Comparison

PricedLess vs CalcuLens

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

Head to head
About

PricedLess

Track prices for items you want to buy, including details like brand and store. Scan barcodes to quickly find previously entered items. Create smart shopping lists that compare prices across different stores to help you save money.

Highlights
  • Item price tracking
  • Barcode scanning
  • Smart shopping lists
  • Price comparison by store
  • Personalized savings assistant
Features
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With PricedLess you enter the 'items' you wish to track then fill in the details like its price, size, brand and store. It's simple, yet effective with the potential to help you save money before every shopping trip. You can also scan a barcode to save with the price you enter. Then you can quickly find the Item in your list the next time you scan the same barcode. The Smart List lets you create a shopping list that automatically summarizes and compares all your price data at each store. You can quickly see which store has the lowest prices for all the items on your list OR which stores you should shop at for each item. Grocery stores often change prices and sizes of what is on their shelves. Then they offer sales, discounts, BOGO offers to get you in the store. Maybe you have memorized the prices of a few items you buy regularly but what about the rest? PricedLess is like a personal assistant that will help you track each price so you know if you are getting a good deal. PricedLess is free to start, all you need to do is create an account with your email. If you want to make the most of PricedLess and support new features then you can Subscribe via the in-app purchase. As a subscriber there is no limit on the number of items, prices and related data you can enter. Terms of Use: https://pricedless.tech/terms

About

CalcuLens

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Revolutionize the way you shop and manage expenses with CalcuLens, the cutting-edge mobile app that transforms your smartphone into a smart shopping assistant. Our advanced intelligence technology empowers you to make informed financial decisions with ease. Key Features: • Shopping List: No need to write down a shopping list that either gets lost or forgotten when you get to the store. With CalcuLens, you can create your shopping list anywhere, anytime. • Intelligent Price Scanning: Instantly recognize and extract prices from receipts, labels, and product images • Automatically checks off items from your shopping list as you shop. • Use your voice to add items, price and description • Utilize state-of-the-art text recognition technology • Capture item details with a single tap or voice command Real-Time Budget Tracking • Set personalized budget limits • Receive instant visual warnings when approaching spending thresholds • Track expenses across multiple shopping sessions • Understand your spending patterns with intuitive visualizations • Save and organize stores Comprehensive Shopping History • Automatically log and organize your purchases • Review and analyze past shopping sessions • Share shopping summaries with family and friends • Export data for personal record-keeping Voice-Enabled Interactions: • Add items and prices using natural speech • Hands-free shopping management • Quick and convenient input methods Privacy and Security: • Local data storage • No external data sharing • Secure budget and shopping information Perfect for: • Budget-conscious shoppers • Families managing household expenses • Students tracking spending • Anyone looking to make smarter financial choices CalcuLens isn't just an app—it's your personal financial co-pilot, helping you spend smarter, save more, and take control of your financial journey. Download now and transform your shopping experience!

Screenshots

PricedLess4 screens
CalcuLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcuLens at none against PricedLess's 3. PricedLess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price 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. PricedLess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CalcuLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PricedLess versus CalcuLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPricedLessCalcuLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLofty InsightsThat Cyber Guy LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PricedLess

Subscriptions3
  • PricedLess Cloud, Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PricedLess Cloud (Old)$7.991 Year
  • PricedLess Cloud, Yearly$7.991 Year
None

CalcuLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PricedLess free?
PricedLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcuLens free?
CalcuLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PricedLess or CalcuLens have ads?
CalcuLens shows ads; PricedLess does not.

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