Top 5 Best Budget Apps for Families and Couples (2026 Review + Free Trials)

👉 Try Monarch Money (my #1 pick) — 7-day free trial + 50% off first year: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney Are you and your partner tired of money stress? Or maybe you just want a better way to keep your family’s budget on track without all the spreadsheets? In this video, I’m counting down the Top 5 Best Budget Apps for Families and Couples in 2025 — from #5 all the way to my #1 pick. All of these apps allow for shared access with your partner (no password sharing or 2FA headaches), and most of them come with a free trial, so you can test them out risk-free. ✨ Free Trials for the Apps in this Video: Monarch Money (7-day free trial + 50% off): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney YNAB (34-day free trial): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ynab Simplifi (30-day free trial): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/simplifi Crew (Free plan): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/crew EveryDollar (Free basic / 14-day Premium trial): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar ✅ Stick around until the end of the countdown to see why Monarch is my top choice — and the budgeting app my wife and I have been using for over two years. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:02 EveryDollar 1:56 Crew 3:31 Simplifi 4:25 YNAB 5:13 Monarch Money _____ MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY: This award-winning YouTube channel is dedicated to helping families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill shares actionable advice and tips for family financial independence. Also, he interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and work optional parents to inspire you to do the same. BIO - ANDY HILL: Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world. When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a Soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. ✅ CONNECT WITH US Pre-Order My Book "Own Your Time": https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Follow On Instagram: http://instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Read our Blog: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com Listen to our Podcast: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast-archive/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel today to strengthen your family tree and live financially free! HOW WE MAKE MONEY & DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill, AFC® Video Editing: Hinz Video Thumbnail: Ardi, The Thumbnail Wiz Channel Management: Kayli Groves