Comparison

Receipt Lens vs Receipt Beacon

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

Head to head
About

Receipt Lens

Effortlessly track expenses by scanning receipts with your phone. Automatically read and export details to generate instant expense reports. Organize and categorize spending for personal or business use.

Highlights
  • Automatic receipt scanning and data extraction
  • Instant expense report generation
  • Customizable expense categorization
  • Export reports with receipt images
  • Supports various receipt types (travel, grocery, utilities)
  • Automatic backup and secure storage (premium)
Features
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Track your receipts and manage expenses the easiest way with Receipt Lens! Get instant receipt reading and expense report with just one tap. Try Receipt Lens NOW - your ultimate time-saver and virtual accountant at your fingertips. -Just snap a picture of a receipt and Receipt Lens automatically reads and exports all the details for you. -Instantly create expense reports on the go and never miss anything for reimbursement -Travel, grocery shopping, utilities and more. Receipt Lens recognizes almost all types of receipts, bills, and invoices. [Key Features] -Tracks expenses automatically Instantaneous and accurate transcription of receipt images Easily recognizes any type of receipts from anywhere Accurately records detailed info on receipts like date, merchant, tax, tips, currency, and more -Organizes expenses effortlessly Automatically recognizes the expense type and categorizes your receipt You can customize categories and create folders to easily separate business receipts from your personal expenses Simple and intuitive user interface. -Generates and exports your report instantly Generates your personal and business expense report within seconds Exports your expense report (with original receipt images) to Mail and more. Can share your expense report to your company for reimbursement or to friends for shared expenses [About Receipt Lens Premium] -Subscription Name: Monthly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 month -Subscription Description: Users will get a 1-month Receipt Lens Monthly Premium which includes unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Subscription Name: Yearly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 year(7 days trial) -Subscription Description: Users will get Receipt Lens Yearly Premium which includes a year of unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://www.receiptlens.com/clientH5/data_policy.html Terms Of Service:https://app.receipt.glority.com/clientH5/terms_service_page.html Great for small businesses, accountants, or anyone who wants to track expenses effortlessly. Download Receipt Lens now and try it on your next expense. Just snap a pic of the receipts, and Receipt Lens will do the rest for you! CONTACT US Email: receiptlens.support@glority.com

About

Receipt Beacon

Easily capture, organize, and export your paper receipts. Scan with your camera or import images, then review and edit details like merchant, date, and total before saving. Create custom folders and categories to track spending for personal, business, or tax purposes.

Highlights
  • Scan receipts with camera
  • Import receipt images
  • Edit extracted receipt details
  • Organize receipts into folders
  • Create custom categories with colors
  • Generate spending reports
  • Export reports as PDF or CSV
Features
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Receipt Beacon is a receipt scanner and expense organizer for capturing paper receipts, checking totals, and exporting clean spending records. Use your camera to scan a paper receipt, import an existing receipt image from Photos, or choose a file from Files. Receipt Beacon reads the receipt and gives you a review screen so you can confirm the merchant, date, total, tax, category, notes, and line items before saving. Built for everyday expense tracking, tax prep, reimbursements, and small business record keeping, Receipt Beacon keeps receipt management simple without turning it into a full accounting system. It is made for people who want a lightweight way to save proof of purchase, organize expenses, and review spending history from their phone. Scan, review, then save Receipt Beacon is designed around a simple workflow. Capture a receipt, review the extracted details, make any edits, and save it. You can adjust merchant names, dates, totals, taxes, notes, categories, and line items so your records are clean before they become part of your receipt history. Organize receipts your way Keep receipts in Home or create folders for clients, trips, jobs, tax years, personal spending, business expenses, warranties, reimbursements, or any other system that works for you. Move receipts between folders, rename folders, star important folders, and delete folders without losing receipts inside them. Categories and colored labels Create your own receipt categories and choose colors for each one. Category chips make it easier to scan your list and understand where your money went at a glance. Use categories for groceries, meals, office supplies, travel, utilities, health, entertainment, or custom business expense groups. Reports and exports Receipt Beacon includes spending reports that help you understand totals by month, category, and merchant. Tap report cards for more detail, review the receipts behind each number, and export reports as PDF or CSV when you need records for taxes, bookkeeping, expense reports, or reimbursement requests. Helpful for: - Personal receipt tracking - Business expense records - Tax receipt organization - Reimbursement documentation - Purchase history - Warranty records - Trip and project expense folders - Merchant and category spending review What you can do with Receipt Beacon: - Scan receipts with your camera - Import receipt images from Photos or Files - Review and edit merchant, date, total, tax, notes, and line items - Save receipts in Home or move them into folders - Rename, star, and delete folders - Manage categories and choose category colors - View category labels as colored chips - Search-friendly reports by month, category, and merchant - Tap report cards for deeper spending details - Export reports as PDF or CSV - Move receipts between folders - Chat with support from inside the app Simple, focused receipt management Receipt Beacon is not trying to replace your accounting software. It gives you a fast, focused place to capture receipts, clean up the important details, and keep organized records you can review later. Whether you are saving receipts for taxes, tracking business expenses, organizing personal purchases, or preparing reimbursement paperwork, Receipt Beacon helps keep your receipt pile searchable, structured, and easier to manage. Scan the receipt, review the details, file it in the right folder, and keep your spending records ready when you need them. Subscription terms Receipt Beacon may offer optional auto-renewable subscriptions for Pro features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://blueskateboard.com/apps/receipt-beacon/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://blueskateboard.com/apps/receipt-beacon/privacy/

Screenshots

Receipt Lens4 screens
Receipt Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Receipt Beacon at none against Receipt Lens's shown. Receipt Beacon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Receipt Lens's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 1) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Receipt Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Receipt Beacon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Receipt Beacon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receipt Lens has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Receipt Lens versus Receipt Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReceipt LensReceipt Beacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#104 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGlority Global Group Ltd.John Moses

Customer experience

Receipt Lens

All ratings4,251 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative27.9%

Receipt Beacon

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Receipt Lens

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Receipts not loading or recognizing
  • Incorrect categorization of receipts
  • Login and account issues
  • Inability to export data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move folders and reorganize
  • Export by date range or quarter
  • Recognize negative amounts for returns
  • Support for Canadian tax formats
  • Improved customer support

Receipt Beacon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Receipt Lens

Subscriptions4
  • Individual Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Premium3 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Individual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Professional Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Add one seat$29.99
  • Add 3 extra seats$74.99
  • Add 5 extra seats$109.99
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  • Add 10 extra seats$149.99
2 purchases

Receipt Beacon

Subscriptions2
  • Receipt Beacon Pro$3.991 Month
  • Receipt Beacon Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Receipt Lens free?
Receipt Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Receipt Beacon free?
Receipt Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Receipt Lens or Receipt Beacon?
Receipt Beacon is rated higher. Receipt Lens averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Receipt Beacon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Receipt Lens or Receipt Beacon have ads?
Receipt Lens shows ads; Receipt Beacon does not.

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