Pleo vs b.life
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pleo
This app streamlines business spending by providing company cards for teams and real-time visibility for finance. It automates expense reporting and reimbursements, saving time and reducing manual processes for businesses of all sizes.
- Company cards (physical/virtual)
- Instant receipt capture
- Automated reimbursements
- Real-time spending visibility
- Spending limit controls
- Invoice tracking
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Your business expenses, streamlined. Welcome to Pleo, Europe's leading business spend platform. Trusted by 40,000+ companies across Europe, we give you everything you need to spend, submit, and get reimbursed, built for how your business works. No extra tools. No expense report headaches. No waiting until payday to get your money back. For you Spend instantly with a physical or virtual Pleo card. Snap a receipt in seconds and ditch manual expense reports forever. Get reimbursed quickly, without waiting for the next payroll cycle. Track your money and see exactly what you've spent and where. For your finance team Real-time visibility across every single transaction. Smart spend limits, approval flows, and budgets all in one place. Accounts payable managed smoothly from purchase to payment. Direct sync with your existing accounting system. Automated reconciliation so month-end closing takes minutes, not days. How it works Make a purchase, snap your receipt, and you're done. Your finance team sees it instantly. No chasing, no spreadsheets, no surprises at month-end. Pleo is available across 16 European markets. Fully regulated and built to scale with your business.
b.life
Manage your Ballymore managed property and connect with your community. Access property details, book services, and receive important updates. Stay informed about community events and communicate with management and concierge teams.
- Manage property details
- Connect with property management
- Book services and facilities
- Receive parcel delivery alerts
- Explore community events
- Communicate with neighbors
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b.life enables customers to easily look after their Ballymore managed properties all in one place. Effortlessly connect with their property management and concierge teams, as well as their community. Homeowners and residents will be able to see details of their properties, manage access and keys, book the many services and facilities on the development and see all the brilliant things going on in the community. Why use the b.life app? • Manage key aspects of your property • Communicate with Ballymore • Request key documents • Talk to your concierge • Connect with your neighbours • Get parcel delivery alerts • Explore the private clubs and gyms • Reserve meeting rooms and lounges • Book events and classes • Stay updated on your community news • And much more….
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pleo at 25% against b.life's 0%. Pleo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). b.life's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pleo ships an update weekly, b.life every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pleo | b.life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (187 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 187 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pleo Technologies ApS | Ballymore Asset Management Ltd |
Customer experience
Pleo
b.life
Bugs and requests
Pleo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Missing 'New Expense' button
- Disappearing receipt upload button
- Inconsistent behavior with Face ID/Touch ID
- Expenses not syncing properly across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable expense categories
- Integration with accounting software
- Ability to split expenses between personal and business
- Real-time balance visibility on the card
b.life
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pleo
No in-app purchases
b.life
No in-app purchases








