GetALife

You plan your life, we plan your budget.

Don't be surprised by . Be surprised by how much is .

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A plan for both

Save on purpose for the good things. For the unexpected ones, the money is already there before they happen.

What's left over

Savings goals with a picture

A trip around the world, a wedding, your first down payment: set a goal with an amount and a date. GetALife works out how much to put aside each month and tells you when you fall short.

  • Your most important goals as polaroids on your budget
  • The monthly amount works itself out
Savings goals as polaroids on the budget: dream trip, wedding and watch with progress
What would otherwise surprise you

Sinking funds and early warnings

Dentist, washing machine, tax bill: put a small amount aside every month. And two days before a bill or subscription is debited, GetALife gives you a heads-up.

  • Sinking funds for irregular costs
  • Heads-ups for standing orders and subscriptions
GetALife · Payments · now
In two days: Car insurance, $312Will be debited from “Chase”.
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In two days: Phone plan, about $29.99Lately it always came around this time.

How GetALife works

From account chaos to clarity in three steps, no spreadsheet skills required.

  1. All accounts in one overview: cash, checking, credit card and portfolio

    1Add your accounts

    Add checking, savings, cash, credit card or portfolio in seconds.

  2. Monthly budget with savings goals, categories and available amounts in the GetALife app

    2Assign your budget

    Split your money across rent, groceries and fun. You always see what's left.

  3. Adding an expense in the GetALife app with amount, merchant and category

    3Log your spending

    Type it or just say what you spent. You always see whether your plan is working.

Everything a money app should do

Plus a few things no other budget app can.

Just say what you spent

Say what you spent. GetALife fills in the amount, the merchant and the category, all you do is tap save.

A league for your money

Climb six leagues with your financial score, from Novice all the way to Legendary.

Financial runway

How many months could you get by without income? GetALife keeps the number up to date.

Net worth

Assets and debts at a glance, with history and a goal line.

Your data is yours

Encrypted, works offline, honest pricing.

GetALife and the classic budget apps

The honest comparison with YNAB and co. Read the full breakdown

FeatureGetALifeYNABClassic trackers
Priceunder $1.05 / weekbilled yearly (from $49.99)7 days free$109 / yearplus taxoften freefeatures often limited
Every dollar gets a jobyesyesno
Expenses by voiceyesnono
Financial score with league promotionyesnono
Financial runwayyesnono
Automatic bank syncEurope, coming soonUSA, Canada, UK, parts of the EUvaries

Prices as stated by the providers, as of October 2026.

Guides: get your money under control

Practical answers to the questions everyone asks. All guides

Frequently asked questions

How much does GetALife cost?

You can try GetALife free for 7 days with full access. After that it runs on a subscription: monthly or yearly, with the yearly plan costing considerably less than comparable budgeting apps like YNAB. No hidden costs, cancel anytime.

Does GetALife work without connecting my bank?

Yes. You log every expense manually or by voice: bank sync is coming soon and will be optional. Once set up, GetALife also works offline. More on tracking expenses →

What is envelope budgeting and does GetALife support it?

You assign your available money to category envelopes at the start of the month. GetALife implements this digitally: you always see how much is left in every category. More on envelope budgeting →

What's the easiest way to make a budget?

Start with the 50/30/20 rule: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings. GetALife sets up matching categories from your answers during setup and shows you live where you stand. How to make a budget, step by step →

How big should my emergency fund be?

A common rule of thumb is three to six months of expenses. GetALife knows your actual spending and shows where you stand. Calculate your emergency fund →

What is a financial runway?

The number of months you could survive without income. GetALife calculates it automatically from your balance and average monthly spending. Understand your financial runway →

How is GetALife different from YNAB?

GetALife combines serious budgeting with gamification: a league system, score and mascots keep you motivated, without complexity overload. The full comparison →

How does voice expense tracking work?

Say something like "grocery store 47 dollars": GetALife uses AI to recognize the amount, merchant and category and fills in the entry. You check it and save. How voice tracking works →

Can I track my net worth with GetALife?

Yes. Add your accounts, portfolios and loans: GetALife shows your net worth and its history, and with a goal the line to get there. How to track net worth →

Which devices is GetALife available on?

GetALife is available on Google Play for Android with a 7-day free trial. The iOS version is launching on the App Store right now.

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Take control of your money.

Try it free for 7 days, track your spending, hit your savings goals, and actually have fun doing it.

Get it on Google Play App Store (coming soon)Launching now