{"id":12870,"date":"2025-04-03T04:51:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T04:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=12870"},"modified":"2025-04-03T04:51:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T04:51:15","slug":"honeydue-app-review-a-free-budgeting-tool-for-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=12870","title":{"rendered":"Honeydue App Review: A Free Budgeting Tool for Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The free Honeydue budget app lets two users come together to link their financial accounts in one place and provides tools to encourage transparency and collaboration on everyday money matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">We downloaded and tested the iOS version of Honeydue to learn about the features and figure out if it\u2019s worth it. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _2w4PM3 _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">What is Honeydue?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">It\u2019s a budget app designed specifically for couples. While other apps \u2014 like <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">EveryDollar<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> and <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">YNAB<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> \u2014 allow users to invite partners to join, Honeydue\u2019s marquee features are focused on helping couples <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">budget money<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> together. You and your partner can:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<ul data-currency=\"List\" class=\"_2cGsD8\">\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Link your financial accounts, both joint and individual, to view balances and transactions in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Limit how much information you want to share with each account (i.e., show just the balance of a credit card and not transactions).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Set spending limits and monitor transactions in various budget categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Chat in the app about specific charges or spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Honeydue is only available as a mobile app for iPhone and Android phones, meaning you can\u2019t log into your account and check your budget on a laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _2w4PM3 _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">How much is Honeydue?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Honeydue is free to download and use. There is no paid version and therefore no features blocked behind a paywall. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _2w4PM3 _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">How does Honeydue make money?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The Honeydue website says it makes money by occasionally asking users to consider tipping an amount between $1 and $10 each month. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _2w4PM3 _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">How does Honeydue work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _28CJ7N _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Invite your honey to the money party<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">After you download, sign up and log into the Honeydue app, you\u2019ll be prompted to invite your partner via email or text. It\u2019s a necessary step if you both plan to manage your finances on the app together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _28CJ7N _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Link and sync all the financial accounts you want<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The next step, if you want to make the most of the app, is to add any financial accounts you feel comfortable linking to the app. Honeydue uses Finicity by Mastercard to connect with your bank. Honeydue says it supports connections with over 20,000 financial institutions across five countries. Your partner can add their accounts once they\u2019ve signed up and logged in. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Like with most budget apps, linking your financial accounts automates the tracking process because transaction and balance data flows into the app. The Honeydue website says user information is securely encrypted and that the app requires multifactor authentication to protect access to your account. Still, you can add accounts manually in the app if you prefer not to link accounts. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _28CJ7N _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Control what you share with your partner<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Honeydue addresses what may be a sticking point for some by letting each user choose what aspects of a linked financial account the other can view. After linking a credit card account, for example, you can choose to share both balances and transactions, the balance only or nothing at all. There\u2019s your solution for buying gifts or keeping the cost of beauty, or your bougie coffee habit, on the down-low.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _28CJ7N _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Track your expenses and set spending limits<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">With your accounts connected, you and your partner get a collective view of your balances. Use the budget section of the app to monitor spending, note your biggest expense categories \u2014 which are automatically grouped in the app (e.g., Shopping &amp; Fun) \u2014 and set spending limits. If you add your recurring bills and due dates, you can arrange to be notified by the deadline. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _28CJ7N _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Chat and split transactions in the app<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">You can use the \u201cchat\u201d section of the app to message back and forth or tap into a transaction and leave a comment (\u201cYour cut and color cost what?!?\u201d). Choose your chat words wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">\u201cSplitting\u201d expenses is another neat feature of the app, but it\u2019s really just a way to remind your partner to pay their part of a specific transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _2w4PM3 _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Pros and cons of Honeydue<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _28CJ7N _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Pros<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<ul data-currency=\"List\" class=\"_2cGsD8\">\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Honeydue is made for couples: An app designed for couples is a fresh, fun and useful concept.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">It\u2019s free and doesn\u2019t hold back features in favor of a paid version.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The app promotes financial transparency among couples but lets users choose how much to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _28CJ7N _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Cons <\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<ul data-currency=\"List\" class=\"_2cGsD8\">\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Features are fairly basic overall, with limited ability to plan for future spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">There is no desktop version to tweak the budget on a bigger screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _2w4PM3 _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">What do Reddit users say about Honeydue?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_98KgO7 _28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Reddit is an online forum where users share their thoughts in \u201cthreads\u201d on various topics. The popular site includes plenty of discussion on financial subjects like budgeting, so we sifted through Reddit forums to get a pulse check on how users feel about budget apps. People post anonymously, so we cannot confirm their individual experiences or circumstances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">There\u2019s mixed sentiment about Honeydue among Reddit users. Posters appreciate that the app is free and also value the couples-specific features, which are more apparent than with general budget apps. On the other hand, some who\u2019ve posted about Honeydue on Reddit say the app lacks the robust features of paid options like YNAB. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _2w4PM3 _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Is Honeydue worth it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Managing money as a couple can be challenging. Add kids to the mix, and the shared expenses grow and get more complicated. After giving Honeydue a test drive, we found it to be a good budgeting tool to get couples on the same page. It\u2019s free, fairly easy to use and made for partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">You can check out our <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">best budget apps list<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> for other considerations, like YNAB, EveryDollar and <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">PocketGuard<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">. Whatever you choose, we\u2019re just glad to know you\u2019re interested in making smart money moves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _3eCw6n\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _3ZnmUT _1TsDzX SzYNMH _3aWLTc _1VUjcL _14TfKZ _2_3eV4 SMhwaz _3kfJwJ\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 PIqV0k _3n0abj _31byna _2lZbKL\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _1A2Czc _1TplCD\" style=\"flex-basis:0;flex-grow:1\">\n<p><span class=\"_3P4ktl _2LuWPZ _28z5Fp N36gAq\" data-currency=\"Text\">Find the right budget app for you<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"_21EZtY _2LuWPZ _3_uGsM _28z5Fp N36gAq\" data-currency=\"Text\">If you want help following a budget, check out and compare some of the most popular budgeting apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS GENU2n _5YF0wY _33VTC6 _3VJt4n _1TCc_c\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/finance\/honeydue-app-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The free Honeydue budget app lets two users come together to link their financial accounts in one place and provides tools to encourage transparency and collaboration on everyday money matters. We downloaded and tested the iOS version of Honeydue to learn about the features and figure out if it\u2019s worth it. What is Honeydue? 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