hey bestie, ready to make budgeting effortless? with budget bestie, you can take full control of your money on your own terms—whether you get paid weekly, biweekly, twice a month, or monthly, we’ve got you covered. using the cash stuffing method, you’ll say goodbye to stress and hello to a budgeting approach that fits your life perfectly.
okay but what’s cash stuffing?
1. create envelopes – create an envelope for each expense category like food, eating out, rent
2. stuff your envelopes – put all of your cash into envelopes based on how much you’ll spend before you get paid again
3. spend your money – this is the fun part - don’t feel guilty for spending your hard earned money. when you buy something, use the cash from the corresponding envelope
4. get paid, repeat - record your income (cha-ching) and go back to step 2, stuff your envelopes
how budget bestie works
- no need to carry cash - we’ve taken this 100+ year old proven technique and put it in your iPhone
- say bye to math and spreadsheets - we’ll recommend how much to stuff into each envelope based on previous spending habits and upcoming bills
- avoid late fees by getting reminded - we’ll send you a notification when you haven’t recorded paying a recurring expense
- hit your savings goals - create savings envelopes and we’ll make sure you’re on track to hit your goals
- budget on your schedule - whether it’s weekly, biweekly, twice a month, or monthly, you can budget based on what works for you
what our besties are saying:
“First full month of the app and it's so simple. I've not had to dip into my emergency fund or sinking fund or use overdraft. I've even managed to put some money towards debt and not reuse it” - @Nicola Disney Pomeranian Mummy
"Been using budget bestie for a month!The monthly recap made me realize I spend so much on little things (like buying to go lunch everyday) since it's in budget, but never seen how much it adds up" – @Julia
"This app is great I have been searching for a budgeting app that lets me budget per check and this is it” - @Chy6699
“Definitely helped me the last two weeks. Can't wait to see how much money I can save.” - @Erin Backes
subscription details:
before your free trial begins, you’ll choose between a monthly or annual subscription. subscriptions are billed and managed directly by Apple. you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime within your iPhone settings app.
terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
I’ve been using this budget app for a while now (have the paid subscription) and it has genuinely changed the way I manage my money. I went from organising spreadsheets and paper budgeting to having everything accessible on my screen with reminders and simple controls for moving money between envelopes. Also love that it ‘suggests’ how much you should put in each envelope to keep up with upcoming expenses! The only improvements I’d love to see is more flexibility with the categories during set up, especially for users with multiple bank accounts as it would make organising finances even more smoother. It would also be unreal if there was a way to add savings account interest rates so users can track how much extra their earning from their savings overtime with consistent deposits as long as the user read terms and conditions correctly from their bank. Also ran into an issues when logging into my account on another phone as it wanted me to repay the subscription. Other than this, can’t stop recommending this app to family and friends in need of a budget in their lives!
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review and for supporting Budget Bestie! It means a lot hearing that the app has helped simplify your budgeting and move you away from spreadsheets and paper tracking.We really appreciate your feedback! We do have a feature request section within the app settings where users can upvote requests and submit their own ideas if they’re not already listed. We prioritize building features based on the requests with the highest upvotes.As for the subscription issue on another device, your subscription is tied to your Apple ID. If the device is using the same Apple ID, all you need to do is scroll down and tap “Restore Purchases” on the paywall and it should resolve right away. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at support@budgetbestie.app, always happy to help!Thanks again for recommending Budget Bestie to your friends and family, we truly appreciate it!Sasha, CEO & Co-Founder
Great concept, poor execution
HappyWyervn27
Saw this on TikTok so thought I'd give it a go. Free to download and spend ages setting up all your envelopes only to be hit with a paywall and you can't proceed any further, not even to see the dashboard or what it looks like after you stuff the envelopes. Developer feedback says they mention in the app description, which is too wordy and stuffed with reviews as it is, so the subscription details are right down the bottom where they know most people won't read but they feel it covers them. Also it says before your free trial begins you'll be prompted about the subscription, but that's still after you've gone through the account set up and done your envelopes and then only get told there's a subscription. A little bit more transparency goes a long way, but I'm sure they're fooling enough people into paying the $99 yearly fee.
Developer Response
Thanks for giving the app a try and sharing your feedback. Budget Bestie is a subscription based app, and this is mentioned in multiple places, including before an envelope or first budget is created. We offer a free trial so users can explore the app before committing.We previously placed the paywall at the very beginning, but users wanted the chance to experience more of the app first, so we’re continuing to find the right balance while keeping expectations clear.
Want to love
Sarsar00
I previously left a 5 star review as the app is great for budgeting however that was when I wasn’t using the savings envelope but I decided to make use of it. That is when I want so happy. When I stuffed money in my savings envelope it didn’t minus it from my total spend so for example if I have $500 to stuff and I spent $400 and saved $100 according to the app I have $100 that I haven’t spent and then they try to add that $100 to my next budget which I don’t want it to do because I have saved that money and don’t want to stuff it. I don’t have an extra $100 to add to my budget
Developer Response
Hi Sarsar00,It sounds like there may be some confusion around how savings envelopes work.When you stuff money into a savings envelope, it’s still part of your total “you have” amount because it’s still your money, it’s just being set aside. The app is designed to reflect the full amount across all your accounts so you can track both your spending and your savings in one place.When you start a new budget, you’re only stuffing new income that you add. Your saved money isn’t being added again unless you choose to move it out of your savings envelopes.If you’re noticing something different or it doesn’t feel right, feel free to email me at support@budgetbestie.app and I can take a closer look with you.Thanks, Sasha, CEO & Co-Founder
Serial over-spender turned saver
madswillis
This app has been amazing for helping me be more mindful and intentional with my spending. I always know when bills are due and have money set aside for them which has taken away so much stress. As a serial ‘treat yourself’ spender, i now think twice before spending because i know ill have to account for it later. I love using the envelopes for both spending and saving and it makes it a lot clearer where my moneys going than seeing one lump sum in my bank account. Ive tried other budgeting apps but much prefer doing it manually as it makes me far more aware of where my money is actually going. Will continue to rave about this app :)
Developer Response
Hey madswillis, Thanks so much for sharing and for the 5 stars! Love hearing you rave about the app and how it's helping you feel more mindful and intentional with your spending—and that you're finally stress-free about bills. That awareness is exactly why Budget Bestie is designed the way it is, so it means a lot to know it's making a difference for you.We really appreciate you being here!Sasha, CEO & Co-Founder
hey besties, budget bestie has a fresh new look: a lighter pink, a plus right in the middle, and cleaner envelope cards that show what's left at a glance. when money is waiting, home shows one stuff now button. new envelopes pick an emoji from the name, or choose your own. you can see the amount you type while you stuff. we fixed a few things too: stuffing never changes an envelope you didn't touch, the recap's money in list matches what you made, and if your connection drops as you open the app, it lets you in and brings your envelopes back on its own once you're online. keep on stuffing!
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