Comparison

PricedLess vs PriceTracker

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

PriceTracker

Features
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Know what you paid before you buy again. PriceTracker makes it easy to record and compare the prices of products you buy in everyday life. See something at the supermarket and wonder: “Was this cheaper last time?” “Is this really on sale?” “Did the price go up again?” Just scan the barcode and check your history. HOW IT WORKS • Scan a product barcode • Record the current price • Build your own price history • Scan again later to instantly compare No spreadsheets. No guessing. No relying on memory. TRACK THE PRICES THAT MATTER TO YOU PriceTracker creates your own personal price database based on the stores and products you actually buy. Use it for: • Groceries • Household essentials • Electronics • Cosmetics • Supplements • Everyday purchases SHOP WITH MORE CONTEXT See previous prices before deciding whether something is actually a good deal. Over time, your records help you: • Spot price increases • Compare current and previous prices • Recognize real discounts • Understand price trends • Make more informed purchasing decisions SIMPLE BY DESIGN • Fast barcode scanning • Quick price logging • Historical price comparison • Easy-to-read price history • Clean, simple interface • Your records stay under your control Stop wondering what something used to cost. Scan it. Record it. Know the price. --------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PricedLess4 screens
PriceTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PricedLess at none against PriceTracker's shown. PricedLess also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and PriceTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PricedLess ships an update every 6 weeks, PriceTracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PricedLess versus PriceTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPricedLessPriceTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLofty InsightsHung Studio

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
3 purchases

PriceTracker

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly$1.993 Months
  • Annually$5.991 Year

Questions

Is PricedLess free?
PricedLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PriceTracker free?
PriceTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PricedLess or PriceTracker have ads?
PriceTracker shows ads; PricedLess does not.
Which is updated more often, PricedLess or PriceTracker?
PricedLess ships an update every 6 weeks, and PriceTracker every 2 months. Most recently, PricedLess was updated on November 3, 2026 and PriceTracker on October 25, 2026.

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