Budget Buddy - AI Expense Log

Spending tracker you talk to

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

New: Apple Pay payments now log themselves, already categorized. And Buddy's AI runs on your iPhone, so your spending never reaches an AI company. Budget Buddy is the expense tracker built for people who dread expense trackers. No dropdowns. No forms. No 10-tap logging flow you abandon by Thursday. Just say or type what you spent, in your own words, and Buddy logs it in the right category for you. JUST SAY IT "Uhh, 14 bucks on tacos." "Groceries, 38." "45 for my sister's birthday gift." Tap the mic and talk to Buddy like you'd talk to a friend, or type a quick note. Buddy works out the amount, what it was for, and where it belongs, so you never pick a category by hand again. Logging is unlimited on every plan. YOUR APPLE PAY PAYMENTS LOG THEMSELVES Add the Budget Buddy shortcut once, and every Apple Pay payment you make with your iPhone is recorded automatically, already in the right category. No bank login, no typing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Buddy's AI runs entirely on your iPhone, using the on-device model built into Apple Intelligence. Your spending never goes to an AI server, not even Apple's. ASK BUDDY ANYTHING Get answers about your spending in plain language: • "What's my biggest expense this month?" • "How much have I spent this year?" • "Show me everything I spent on bread." No digging through menus. Just ask. A BUDDY IN YOUR CORNER Buddy cheers you on while you build the habit, gives you a quick recap at the end of each week, and lets you know when you've gone over budget, kindly and without the guilt trip. You'll also get a small, practical tip every day. YOUR MONTH AT A GLANCE See your balance, how much of your budget is left, and where your month is heading, plus AI summaries that turn a list of transactions into something you can actually understand. A CALMER WAY TO SEE YOUR MONEY Most budgeting apps are built like spreadsheets: cold, cluttered, and quietly stressful every time you open them. Budget Buddy was designed the opposite way. Warm colors. Clean layouts. Soft, unhurried screens. Because understanding your spending should feel like clarity, not a confrontation. Money stress often starts with avoidance, and avoidance often starts with a clunky app. Budget Buddy removes the friction, so tracking your spending finally becomes a habit instead of a chore. REQUIREMENTS • Buddy's AI needs an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro or later) with Apple Intelligence turned on. • Automatic Apple Pay logging needs iOS 27 and a card in Apple Wallet.

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    2 Ratings

We keep improving Budget Buddy, fixing bugs and adding new features to keep the experience simple, intuitive, and reliable. NEW - Apple Pay: Payments made with Apple Pay are now logged automatically more reliably. - Buddy: Smarter, more accurate answers to your questions and requests. - Screenshots: Refreshed screenshots that better show what Budget Buddy can do.

Version 1.1.2

The developer, Tommaso Palmisano, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Financial Info
    • Contact Info
    • Identifiers
    • Diagnostics

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
Tommaso Palmisano
Size
90.7 MB
Category
Finance
Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
Languages
English and 9 more
  • English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
© 2026 Tommaso Palmisano
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