Comparison

Pleo vs b.life

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Company cards (physical/virtual)
  • Instant receipt capture
  • Automated reimbursements
  • Real-time spending visibility
  • Spending limit controls
  • Invoice tracking
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Manage property details
  • Connect with property management
  • Book services and facilities
  • Receive parcel delivery alerts
  • Explore community events
  • Communicate with neighbors
Features
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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….

Screenshots

Pleo4 screens
b.life4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pleo ships an update weekly, b.life every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pleo versus b.life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPleob.life
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB78 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPleo Technologies ApSBallymore Asset Management Ltd

Customer experience

Pleo

All ratings187 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative66.4%

b.life

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

None

Pleo

No in-app purchases

None

b.life

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pleo free?
Pleo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is b.life free?
b.life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pleo or b.life have ads?
Neither Pleo nor b.life shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pleo or b.life?
Pleo ships an update weekly, and b.life every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pleo was updated on October 26, 2026 and b.life on October 24, 2026.

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