Why FinancialAha is the Best Alternative for Honeydue
Couples budgeting without the uncertainty
Honeydue is free but ad-supported and has declining development. FinancialAha is a shared spreadsheet you own.
Honeydue is a free couples finance app that lets partners share expenses. Development has slowed and ads have increased. FinancialAha is a spreadsheet couples share via Google Sheets - no ads, no app maintenance to worry about.
- One-time purchase, no ads
- No bank connection required
- Won't stop working if developer abandons it
- Full control over shared categories
Honeydue
- Free to use
- Built specifically for couples
- Bank syncing for both partners
- In-app chat for money discussions
Feature Comparison
Side-by-Side Breakdown
| FinancialAha | Honeydue | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost & Sustainability | ||
| Price | $10-29 one-time | Free (ad-supported) |
| Ads | None | Yes - increasing |
| Active development | N/A - spreadsheet | Declining |
| Longevity risk | File you own | Uncertain future |
| Couples Features | ||
| Shared access | Share Google Sheet | Built-in sharing |
| Real-time sync | Via Google Sheets | Native app sync |
| In-app chat | ||
| Split expense tracking | Manual setup | Built-in |
| Privacy | ||
| Bank connection | Not needed | Core feature |
| Data storage | Your Google Drive | Honeydue servers |
| Data used for ads | No | Likely |
Which is Right for You?
Making the Choice
Choose FinancialAha if...
- You're concerned about Honeydue's declining development
- You want to avoid ads in your finance app
- Bank connection for couples feels risky
- You prefer shared spreadsheets to a dedicated app
Choose Honeydue if...
- Built-in couples features are important to you
- You want the in-app chat for money conversations
- Automatic bank sync for both partners is worth the trade-offs
- Free is the priority and you can tolerate ads
Common Questions
Honeydue vs FinancialAha FAQ
Is Honeydue still being developed?
Honeydue's development has slowed significantly. Updates are infrequent and user reviews mention increasing bugs and ads. The app still works but future support is uncertain.
How do couples share FinancialAha?
Share the Google Sheet with your partner. Both can view and edit simultaneously. You can also set different permission levels if you prefer one person to manage the data.
Can FinancialAha track who paid for what?
You can add a column for who paid and track split expenses manually. It's not as automated as Honeydue, but gives you full control over how you categorize shared costs.
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