# i vs Expenses

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Expenses at 87% against i's 0%. Expenses also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). i's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. i sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Expenses sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Expenses holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expenses has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of i's written reviews are positive against 87% of Expenses's.

i ships an update every 3 weeks, Expenses every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Expenses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-wallet-tracker/id1281871706/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expenses-spending-tracker/id1492055171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alven Kam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227687322) | [BLUE COMET LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492055170) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-wallet-tracker/id1281871706)

Manage your personal finances with this user-friendly app. Track expenses, monitor income, and gain insights with advanced charts and reports. Secure your data with biometric authentication and set reminders for better financial management.

**Highlights:** Budget management dashboard, Multi-currency support, Multiple payment method tracking, Transaction and report export, Periodic income and expense reports, Biometric authentication

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iWallet Tracker Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Expenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expenses-spending-tracker/id1492055171)

Easily track your spending and income in any currency with this private finance app. Organize expenses with custom categories and gain insights into your spending habits through intuitive charts and trends. Collaborate with others on shared sheets and sync data across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Expense and income tracking, Multi-currency support with auto exchange rates, Customizable categories, Spending trend analysis, Real-time sheet sharing, Private by design, no account needed, Data import/export (CSV)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expenses Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Expenses Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Expenses Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward functionality
- 🔒 No bank account required
- 💡 Flexible customization options
- 🚀 Seamless iCloud sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Sharing/collaboration issues
- 💡 Lack of advanced budgeting features
- 💡 Missing subcategories and reporting options
- 🔒 Requirement to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing transaction data after updates
- Inconsistent balance display
- Unresponsive UI elements

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders/groups for sheets
- Option to view combined stats across sheets
- Recurring expense/income tracking
- Improved sorting and filtering of transactions
- Budget comparison and forecasting tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Expenses free?

Expenses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, i or Expenses?

Expenses is rated higher. i averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Expenses averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do i or Expenses have ads?

i shows ads; Expenses does not.

### Which is updated more often, i or Expenses?

i ships an update every 3 weeks, and Expenses every 5 days. Most recently, i was updated on October 13, 2026 and Expenses on October 26, 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.*