# Bench Accounting vs Rewards Network

The clearest difference is rating: Rewards Network at 4.9 against Bench Accounting's 2.3. Rewards Network also leads on ratings volume (144 vs 23). Bench Accounting's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Rewards Network holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewards Network has 144 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bench Accounting ships an update every 3 months, Rewards Network every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bench Accounting | Rewards Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bench-accounting/id1131359759/reviews) | **[4.9 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewards-network/id6477875767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bench Accounting Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131359758) | [Rewards Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/299192245) |

## What reviewers say

### Bench Accounting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bench-accounting/id1131359759)

This app provides real-time financial insights and direct communication with your dedicated bookkeeper. Monitor cash flow, view key financial reports, and leave notes on transactions while on the go.

**Highlights:** Message your bookkeeping team, Real-time cash flow updates, Leave categorization notes, View financial performance reports, Profit & Loss and Top 10 Expenses, Income Statement and Balance Sheet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rewards Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewards-network/id6477875767)

Access real-time sales data, view customer analytics, and respond to verified reviews. Easily manage multiple restaurant locations, update events and specials, and see how your business is marketed within loyalty programs.

**Highlights:** View real-time sales data, Access customer analytics, Respond to verified reviews, Manage multiple locations, Update events and specials, View marketing placements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bench Accounting free?

Bench Accounting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rewards Network free?

Rewards Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bench Accounting or Rewards Network?

Rewards Network is rated higher. Bench Accounting averages 2.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Rewards Network averages 4.9 from 144 ratings.

### Do Bench Accounting or Rewards Network have ads?

Neither Bench Accounting nor Rewards Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bench Accounting or Rewards Network?

Bench Accounting ships an update every 3 months, and Rewards Network every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bench Accounting was updated on October 14, 2026 and Rewards Network on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
