Budgeting Manager App
Mobile app
iOS app that helps users track income and expenses with a clean interface and passive subscription-based monetization
Published on
April 4, 2025


$1,450
Asking Price
Main Metrics
$275
ARR
4
Customers
2023
Launched
$50,000
Asking Price
Already Sold
Main Metrics
$275
ARR
4
Customers
2023
Launched
Overview
<p><b>Startup description</b></p><p>My product is a minimalist iOS app that allows users to track income and expenses easily through a clean and intuitive interface. I acquired the app with the intention of growing it, but due to the increasing demands of my primary business, I was never able to dedicate time to it. Despite zero marketing, the app organically generated thousands of downloads and revenue, proving strong product-market fit potential.</p><p><b>Key highlights</b></p><ul><li>Launched: October 2023</li><li>Platform: Apple App Store</li><li>Tech: Native iOS (Swift)</li><li>No backend required</li><li>Fully passive operation</li><li>Entirely organic user base (0 marketing spend)</li><li>4,130 total downloads</li><li>423,000 App Store impressions</li><li>4 paying users (monthly, yearly, or lifetime)</li><li>0 crashes reported in the last 30 days</li><li>Average 2.04 sessions per device (only from opt-in data)</li></ul><p><b>Team</b></p><p>1-person operation (me) – no other team involved in the daily operations. Responsibilities include ownership transfer, and basic App Store management. No ongoing customer support or development work is required.</p><p>Additionally, I can provide the contact of a developer who previously worked on the project. He is already familiar with the codebase and is available for future updates or new feature development if needed. This can help ensure a smooth technical handover and optional growth.</p><p><b>Tech Stack</b></p><ul><li>Frontend: Swift (native iOS)</li><li>Backend: None required – fully client-side</li><li>Tools: Apple App Store only</li><li>No external dependencies</li></ul><p><b>Marketing and growth</b></p><p>No marketing was ever done. All downloads came through App Store search and organic discovery.</p><p><b>Revenue and profit</b></p><ul><li>MRR: ~$20–$30 (not consistent due to mix of pricing plans)</li><li>Profit: ~$224/year</li><li>GMV: N/A</li><li>Churn, Retention, LTV: Limited data due to passive model</li><li>CAC: $0</li></ul><p><b>Startup assets<b></b></b></p><ul><li>Social e-domain</li><li>Complete source code (Swift)</li><li>App Store listing with 4,130 downloads</li><li>Ownership rights and brand</li><li>Existing paying user base</li><li>All design assets (icons, visuals)</li><li>Transition support for the buyer</li></ul><p><b>Risks</b></p><ul><li>No active user retention strategy in place</li><li>App requires marketing to scale</li><li>Paying user base is currently small→ Buyer can minimize risks by implementing ASO, basic email onboarding, and adding new features (e.g. AI budgeting suggestions)</li></ul><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>The app is a clean, fully functional budgeting app with real-world traction and untapped potential. No technical maintenance is required, and all traffic and revenue have been organic. It's perfect for someone looking for a low-risk app to grow through marketing, partnerships, or feature expansion. With a passive setup and clear market demand, it offers an excellent entry point into mobile SaaS with minimal overhead.</p></br>✅ $275 in ARR✅ 4 customers✅ Business model: SaaS✅ Built with Swift, SwiftUI
$275
Annual Revenue
4
Number of Customers
Expenses
$100 \u2013 Apple developer program.
Business Model
The app monetizes through in-app purchases on iOS: €2.99/month, €9.99/year, €14.99 lifetime access. No ads or third-party monetization – 100% clean user experience. All revenue is passive and collected via the Apple App Store.
Target Audience
Young adults, students, and professionals looking for a clean, no-frills budgeting app to track their finances without complexity.
Asking Price Reasoning
The price reflects the value of a fully developed and published iOS app with proven market demand (4,130 downloads and $275 in organic revenue), and no ongoing maintenance costs. It's a turnkey solution with long-term growth potential for the right buyer.
Reason for Selling
I’m focusing full-time on scaling my primary tech company and can no longer dedicate time to this project. Although the app has shown potential, it deserves an owner who can actively grow it.
Growth Opportunity
Implement App Store Optimization (ASO) to increase visibility. Run basic paid campaigns targeting finance/budgeting keywords. Introduce push notifications and onboarding to improve engagement. Add AI-based budgeting suggestions or expense categorization.
30 days free support from seller
Competitors
Mint, YNAB (You Need A Budget), Spendee, PocketGuard – all of which offer budget tracking features, but most are more complex or require heavy onboarding compared to my app's minimalist and easy-to-use approach.
Tech Stack
Swift, SwiftUI.
Traffic Metrics
Revenue Metrics
How it works
$1,450
Asking Price
Already Sold
Main Metrics
$275
ARR
4
Customers
2023
Launched