You use your phone for everything, so use it to keep your budget straight, too! We've rounded up some of the best budgeting and money management apps out there. Try them out and be amazed at how much easier they will make your life.

Keeping up with your finances can seem like a daunting task. All of the paper statements for your various accounts can be a lot to keep track of. Even if you're using our super awesome Budget Planner and beautiful envelopes, it can still be hard to know how much you have in your accounts at one time with all of the money going in and out. How are you supposed to keep it all straight?! Move over paper and pen, there's a new competitor in town!

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Grab your phone and start using these great money management apps that are tried and true from our Budget Boot Campers. You'll never be overwhelmed or frustrated keeping up with your finances again! You can easily share the budget app (or apps, since you can totally have multiple) with your spouse so that you can both easily keep track of everything. Let's rock your budgeting world and make it ridiculously easy to know exactly what's going on with your money!

THE BEST MONEY MANAGEMENT APPS TO TRACK YOUR BUDGET

There are seriously so many different money management apps out there. We've rounded up the top apps that will help you kick your budget in the teeth. Do a little happy dance and then get to budgeting, already!

QUBE MONEY APP

Okay. Stop the presses, you guys! If you love our envelope budget system, then this is the app for you. Say hello to Qube Money, a new budgeting and banking app that is pretty much the digital version of the envelope method and SO much more.

It's an app and debit card combo that allows you to be intentional by dividing your money into budget categories called “qubes.” And you guys, it is so dang easy to use. When you are ready to spend from a category, you simply:

• Open up the app
• Tap the dollar amount in the qube to open it
• Swipe your card or tap your phone

The awesome thing about this app is that as you spend money, it updates in real-time, so you're always on the same page with your partner. Anyone out there ever blown through their budget for the month after one trip to Target? Not with Qube, you won't! Because you have to look at your plan each time you spend, you can say buh-bye to overspending. (Including home decor at Target. #SorryNotSorry)

Qube puts you in complete control of every transaction out of your account. If you're done with a subscription, you can kill it right in the app! Qube also restores the power of payment authorizations to you instead of the bank, so it's pretty much the safest card on the planet.

Are you saying “sign me up!” yet? Qube offers three account plans: they have a free basic account, which is limited in its functionality, and two paid premium accounts. One of our favorite features of premium is the ability to add a companion or kid's card. This is the perfect way to teach your kids or teens some financial responsibility! #RaisingCapableKids

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YNAB

There's a reason this is one of the most popular money management apps out there! You Need A Budget, or YNAB, basically forces you to look at every penny you have and give it a purpose. They follow 4 rules that are simple, yet powerful, when put together:

• Give every dollar a job.
• Embrace your true expenses.
• Roll with the punches.
• Age your money.

This budget app is very effective and it will really help you get everything in order! The only drawback is that it's not free. (Wah waahh…) You get a 34-day free trial to make sure you like it, then you have to pay a monthly fee. There's also an annual plan which will save you some dinero if you absolutely love the app. Who knows, maybe that fee isn't so bad if it's helping you to keep everything in check and reach your financial goals faster!

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EVERYDOLLAR

Here's a great budgeting app that you definitely want to look at! EveryDollar makes creating a budget super easy. Add your monthly income, plan your expenses, and track your spending throughout the month. Easy as pie! The only downfall? You have to manually enter your expenses with the free version.

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MONEY MANAGEMENT APPS WITH ONLINE ENVELOPE SYSTEMS

While we love an easy paper envelope budgeting system, we realize that's not for everybody. If you're techy and completely opposed to the simple paper and pen approach, then you'll love these apps! Especially if you need a little more hand-holding to keep your spending in check.

GOODBUDGET

Goodbudget is one of the most popular money management apps for keeping track of your budget and envelope system in one easy-to-use place. They have free and paid versions you can choose from, depending on if you need more envelopes, accounts, and years of history to look back at. You should definitely give this one a try and see if it helps with your envelope budgeting needs!

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Your Top Recommendations

As per usual, #FreebsNation came in clutch with some recommendations of their own. When it comes to money management, you all had quite a bit to say! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We've compiled the most popular answers for which financial apps you love: 

• Rocket Money – literally hundreds of you wrote in praising this app. With that many positive reviews, it must be doing something right! This app helps you identify and track your subscription/auto-payments and can help you cut down monthly expenses. 
• NerdWallet – this company helps you make big financial decisions with tons of comparisons and trusted expert advice. 
• Copilot Money – Track your spending, budget, investments, and net worth in one place. 
• Good ole' manual Excel Spreadsheet – this was a popular answer among those who aren't comfortable inputting financial information into an app or web browser. If you're savvy with a spreadsheet, this is a great safe option! 
• Monarch Money – this app's primary feature is how simple it is to collaborate with your partner or spouse. You can both have access to account info, transactions and investments.

Do you already use a budgeting app? Let us know which one it is in the comments! We'd love your feedback on what you use, why you love it and how easy it is to use.

Need even more help with your money? Budget Boot Camp is your answer! It's a super simple online video program that makes money easy to understand.

We are so sure that you'll love it, we even offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you finish the program and don't save at least how much you spent. Really, you have nothing to lose! Use the code FCFBLOG for 10% off at checkout, just because! 😉

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• Divide up your spending responsibilities and never be overwhelmed with who is paying what again!

Happy Budgeting!