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#2 in Best Budgeting Apps in the UK for 2026
Best free appWATTB90/100

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

WATTB Score

90/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

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

PickWATTB ScorePriceBest for
1.Emma94/100Free (Basic); paid plans from ~£4.99/month (indicative)overall
2.SnoopThis pick90/100Free; Snoop Plus ~£5.99/month or ~£47.99/year (indicative)free app
3.Monzo88/100Free account; paid tiers Extra ~£3/month, Perks ~£9/month, Max from ~£19/month (indicative)all-in-one bank and budget
4.Plum84/100Free (Basic); Plus ~£3.99, Boost ~£7.99, Max ~£14.99/month (indicative)automated saving
5.HyperJar80/100Free to download and use (indicative)envelope-style budgeting
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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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