# PennyLens: Receipt Scanner — Track expenses from receipts

> Scan receipts, track personal expenses, and understand spending habits offline. (iPhone/iPad app by MAANHAAS LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennylens-receipt-scanner/id6762164876 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MAANHAAS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887095055)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennylens-receipt-scanner/id6762164876/reviews.md

## What is PennyLens?

PennyLens makes it easy to scan receipts, track expenses, and understand your everyday spending.
Just snap a photo of a receipt and PennyLens automatically captures the merchant, amount, and date. Review the details, choose a category, and save the expense in seconds.
Unlike complicated accounting apps, PennyLens is built for everyday personal spending. Whether you want to track groceries, shopping, dining, gas, travel, or bills, PennyLens helps you stay organized without spreadsheets or complicated budgets.
Your data stays private and on your device by default. No account required. No cloud dependency. PennyLens works offline whenever you need it.

Features
	•	Scan receipts with your iPhone camera
	•	Automatically extract merchant, total amount, and date
	•	Save receipt photos for future reference
	•	Track personal expenses by category
	•	Create your own custom categories
	•	Filter spending by date, amount, or category
	•	View spending insights and trends
	•	Add expenses manually when needed
	•	Protect your data with Face ID
	•	Keep all expense data stored locally on your device
	•	Export selected expenses as CSV with receipt images
	•	Create PDF summaries with receipt appendix pages
        

Perfect For
	•	Personal budgeting
	•	Grocery and shopping tracking
	•	Small business/office reimbursements
	•	Family spending management
	•	Saving receipts for taxes or reimbursements
	•	Freelancers and small business owners
	•	Anyone who wants a simple receipt scanner and expense tracker

PennyLens helps you stop losing receipts and start understanding where your money goes.

Terms of Use:  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Scan receipts with camera
- Automatic data extraction
- Categorize expenses
- Spending insights and trends
- Customizable categories
- Offline functionality
- Data stored locally

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PennyLens Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PennyLens Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennylens-receipt-scanner/id6762164876/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-05-18*

So helpful a wonderful addition to my life!

### 5/5 — Must have!

*2026-04-20*

Incredible app! Must have for students and young professionals

## Frequently asked questions about PennyLens

### How does PennyLens help me track expenses?

PennyLens allows you to scan receipts using your iPhone camera. It automatically extracts key information like the merchant, total amount, and date, making it easy to categorize and track your spending.

### Is my financial data secure with PennyLens?

Yes, your data stays private and on your device by default. PennyLens works offline and does not require an account or cloud dependency, enhancing your data security.

### Can I use PennyLens without an internet connection?

Absolutely. PennyLens is designed to work offline, so you can scan receipts and track expenses whenever and wherever you need to, without relying on an internet connection.

### What kind of spending can I track with PennyLens?

PennyLens is ideal for tracking everyday personal spending, including groceries, shopping, dining, travel, bills, and more. You can also create custom categories to suit your specific needs.

### Does PennyLens offer any subscription plans?

Yes, PennyLens offers subscription plans for enhanced features. You can choose between PennyLens Pro Monthly at $1.99 or PennyLens Pro Yearly at $12.99.

### What devices does PennyLens support?

PennyLens is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is PennyLens updated?

The latest version of PennyLens is 1.4, and it was last updated on July 2, 2026. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### Can I export my expense data from PennyLens?

Yes, PennyLens allows you to export selected expenses as a CSV file, which can include receipt images. You can also create PDF summaries with receipt appendix pages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-07-02

PennyLens 1.4 introduces PennyLens Pro subscriptions.

Free users can continue using PennyLens with monthly included usage. PennyLens Pro unlocks unlimited receipt scans and imports, unlimited PDF exports, CSV + receipt ZIP export packages, and custom report labels for PDF summaries.

This update also includes subscription restore support and paywall improvements for clearer monthly and yearly plan selection.

### 1.3 — 2026-06-07

PennyLens 1.3 is a polish update focused on faster review, cleaner history, and better reports.

- Refined receipt scanning and expense review flow
- Redesigned History with clearer receipt and total summaries
- Added quick date presets for History and Reports
- Improved Reports export workspace
- Added custom PDF report titles
- Improved export success feedback
- Polished Settings, expense detail, and privacy/trust messaging

### 1.2 — 2026-05-17

Added powerful new reporting and export tools.

- New Reports tab for preparing exports
- Export selected expenses as CSV with receipt images
- Create PDF summaries with receipt appendix pages
- Filter History and Reports by a specific month and year
- Improved export workflow and PDF readability

### 1.1 — 2026-05-06

metadata update

### 1.0 — 2026-04-15

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-09.*
