Snoop
Our verdict · Our pick for a genuinely free option, especially if you want an app that actively nudges you to cut bills.
Choose it if
Core app is free and genuinely feature-rich
Skip it if
Less depth in manual budgeting than Emma
Where to get it
Snoop
Free; Snoop Plus ~£5.99/month or ~£47.99/year
Indicative price at the time of review.
Snoop links to your accounts via Open Banking and focuses on saving you money rather than just showing you charts. It sends 'Snoops', tailored alerts that flag price rises, unused subscriptions, better energy or broadband deals and penalty fees you could avoid. You can set an instant budget in a couple of taps and track spending by category and merchant, with weekly spending reports and a credit-score view thrown in. The core app is free and impressively capable; the optional Snoop Plus tier (~£5.99/month or ~£47.99/year) adds unlimited custom categories, manual accounts, net-worth tracking and custom reports. For beginners who want a low-effort app that does the nagging for you, it's excellent value.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Core app is free and genuinely feature-rich
- Proactive alerts to cut bills and cancel wasted subscriptions
- Very quick to set up a first budget
Cons
- Less depth in manual budgeting than Emma
- Some savings suggestions are steered towards partner deals
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Emma | 94/100 | Free (Basic); paid plans from ~£4.99/month (indicative) | overall |
| 2.SnoopThis pick | 90/100 | Free; Snoop Plus ~£5.99/month or ~£47.99/year (indicative) | free app |
| 3.Monzo | 88/100 | Free account; paid tiers Extra ~£3/month, Perks ~£9/month, Max from ~£19/month (indicative) | all-in-one bank and budget |
| 4.Plum | 84/100 | Free (Basic); Plus ~£3.99, Boost ~£7.99, Max ~£14.99/month (indicative) | automated saving |
| 5.HyperJar | 80/100 | Free to download and use (indicative) | envelope-style budgeting |
Key facts
- Best for
- free app
- Typical cost
- Free; Snoop Plus ~£5.99/month or ~£47.99/year (indicative)
- Platforms
- iOS and Android
- Account linking
- Open Banking, UK banks and cards
- Free tier
- Yes, fully featured core app
- Standout tool
- 'Snoops' bill and subscription alerts
- Paid tier
- Snoop Plus for custom categories and net worth
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
- Sources
- 7 sources
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