Comparison

PricedLess vs Purchio

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

Purchio

Features
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Meet Purchio — your all-in-one AI assistant for smarter spending, receipt tracking, and organized shopping. Effortlessly import receipts, extract key details, and gain instant insights into where your money goes. From everyday groceries to home upgrades, Purchio helps you stay on top of your expenses and plan ahead. Key features: • Scan receipts instantly – capture or upload receipts and let AI extract totals, stores, and categories automatically. • Visual spending insights – compare your monthly expenses and see trends at a glance. • Smart shopping lists – create or generate lists automatically with AI suggestions based on your needs. • Collaborate easily – share lists and purchases with family or friends. Purchio combines clean design with smart automation to make your finances simple, transparent, and under control. Whether you’re managing your budget, tracking receipts for business, or organizing daily purchases — Purchio helps you do it effortlessly.

Screenshots

PricedLess4 screens
Purchio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Purchio at none against PricedLess's 3. Purchio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). PricedLess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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. Purchio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PricedLess ships an update every 6 weeks, Purchio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PricedLess versus Purchio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPricedLessPurchio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLofty InsightsVoventech

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

Purchio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PricedLess free?
PricedLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purchio free?
Purchio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PricedLess or Purchio have ads?
Purchio shows ads; PricedLess does not.
Which is updated more often, PricedLess or Purchio?
PricedLess ships an update every 6 weeks, and Purchio every 2 weeks. Most recently, PricedLess was updated on November 3, 2026 and Purchio on October 28, 2026.

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