I recently tested Goodbudget, a budgeting app built around the classic envelope system for hands-on money management. Here is my detailed review based on practical usage and research: Goodbudget shines with its simple envelope approach, where you allocate cash to categories like groceries or rent, and visually track spending with color-coded bars that turn red when you overspend. It works across Android, iPhone, and web, with easy sharing for couples or families to sync budgets in real time. The free version gives 10 regular and 10 goal envelopes, plus a year of history, making it solid for beginners.​ Premium at $10/month or $80/year unlocks unlimited envelopes, bank syncing, and 7 years of reports, which saved me time matching imports. ​ Manual entry in free mode builds discipline but feels tedious for busy days.​ Overall, Goodbudget is great for visual budgeters wanting control without complexity, though free limits push upgrades.