Comparison

Spending Log vs MySpend

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

Head to head
About

Spending Log

Track your income and expenses to understand where your money goes. Categorize transactions, analyze spending habits, and set alerts to stay in control of your finances. Highly configurable to suit your personal needs.

Highlights
  • Log income and expenses
  • Categorize transactions
  • Analyze spending by category and time period
  • Manage multiple accounts
  • Set balance alerts
  • Secure passcode entry
  • View transactions in bank statement format
Features
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Do you have too much month left at the end of the money? Would you like to know just how much you are spending on eating out, fuel, groceries etc every month? 'Spending Log' logs your income and expenses so you can keep track of where your money is spent. You can keep track of your money going out of and in to different accounts and can categorise these transactions for easy analysis. ◆ Identify areas where you could cut back your expenditure ◆ Know for sure where the money goes Group your purchases into categories so you can : √ See how much you spend on groceries in a typical week √ See what proportion of your total spend was on fuel last month √ Split your purchases any way you like for an analysis relevant to you 'Spending Log' is highly configurable allowing you to set up accounts, categories and time periods to suit your circumstances. You can analyse how much you spend over any combination of different accounts and categories for any time period you like. √ Highly Configurable - Make it Your Own √ Record Income & Expenditure on Multiple Accounts - Current, Savings, Business Expense Account, etc √ Record Income & Expenditure under user defined Categories - Groceries, Fuel, Clothes, etc √ Analyse your Expenditure & Income over ANY time period - Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Every 10 days, etc √ Record Account Transfers √ Analysis includes a breakdown by Category of Expenditure Totals, Proportions & Averages over any Time Period √ View your logged Transactions in a Bank Statement like format and on a Calendar √ Set up Balance Alerts ; be alerted when approaching your overdraft limit √ Includes Secure Passcode Entry System to keep your log private √ See your Account Balances at a glance ◆ This app is part of the MoneyBudgie Finance Tracking Suite. - All 4 Apps work together to help you get in control of your finances. For example, you can log your income & expenses in this app against categories defined in the Home Budget Plan App; transactions logged in this app affect your budgets tracked by the Budgets-Expense Tracker App, etc. Where does the money go? Get 'Spending Log' and find out.

About

MySpend

Effortlessly track personal or shared expenses with this finance app. It offers quick transaction logging, multiple wallet options, and customizable categories. Share specific spending categories with others via a simple link for collaborative budgeting.

Highlights
  • Quick expense logging
  • Multiple wallet support
  • Customizable spending categories
  • Shareable expense links
  • Real-time sync for shared budgets
  • Visual spending analytics
Features
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MySpend is the ultimate expense tracker designed for both personal privacy and seamless family sharing. Stop arguing about money and start tracking it together. Whether you need a simple daily spending log or a collaborative budget for your household, MySpend adapts to your needs. Our unique "Public Category" feature lets you share specific expenses via a simple link—no complex setup required. KEY FEATURES: EASY EXPENSE TRACKING • Quick Add: Record transactions in seconds. • Multiple Wallets: Separate cash, bank accounts, and savings. • Custom Categories: Organize spending with icons and colors. SMART SHARING • Share via Link: Make any category "Public" and send the link. • Real-Time Sync: See who spent what instantly. • Privacy Control: Share "Groceries" but keep "Personal" private. • Perfect for: Couples, roommates, and travel groups. POWERFUL ANALYTICS • Visual Charts: See exactly where your money goes. • History & Trends: Analyze spending patterns over time. • Multi-Currency: Track expenses in different currencies. SECURE & PRIVATE • Your data is encrypted and safe. • No unnecessary permissions. Take control of your financial life. Download MySpend today to track, share, and save! Privacy policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lovely-money-tracker-privacy-policy/68ccad44-f820-4d24-9b8d-3b4784311418/privacy Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spending Log4 screens
MySpend3 screens

Verdict

The call

Spending Log and MySpend both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MySpend's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spending Log's. MySpend also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spending Log's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Spending Log sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and MySpend sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Spending Log against 5.0 for MySpend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spending Log has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Spending Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of MySpend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spending Log ships an update monthly, MySpend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spending Log versus MySpend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpending LogMySpend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoneyBudgieVadim Holub

Customer experience

Spending Log

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MySpend

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Spending Log

One-time8
  • Descriptions with Transactions$0.99
  • Unlimited number of Accounts$0.99
  • Recurring Transactions & Recurring Account Transfers$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Auto Order of Categories & Accounts$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Transaction CSV Export, Multi-Delete & Filter$1.99
  • App Customisation using Themes$1.99
  • PRO - All Features$4.99
5 purchases

MySpend

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Forever without Subscription6 Months trial$34.996 Months
One-time1
  • Forever without Subscription$39.99

Questions

Is Spending Log free?
Spending Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySpend free?
MySpend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spending Log or MySpend?
MySpend is rated higher. Spending Log averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while MySpend averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spending Log or MySpend have ads?
Spending Log shows ads; MySpend does not.
Which is updated more often, Spending Log or MySpend?
Spending Log ships an update monthly, and MySpend every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spending Log was updated on October 13, 2026 and MySpend on October 7, 2026.

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