Comparison

SpendLists vs TapTally Money Tracker

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

Head to head
About

SpendLists

This app offers a straightforward way for freelancers and creators to manage their income and expenses without complex spreadsheets. It provides clear monthly summaries and helps reduce financial anxiety by organizing money details simply. Designed for those with irregular income, it offers a clean and trustworthy platform to understand earnings.

Highlights
  • Track income and expenses
  • Organize money details in lists
  • Clear monthly summaries
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Multiple currency support
  • Private and secure with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Share lists as images or PDFs
Features
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Track income, log expenses, and see your monthly totals in one clear place. SpendLists helps freelancers, creators, and anyone with changing income understand where their money goes — without spreadsheets or accounting software. RECORD EVERYDAY MONEY Log a client payment, a coffee, or a project cost in a few taps. Add the details you need and keep moving. KEEP IT ORGANIZED Create simple lists for each month, project, trip, or part of your life. Use dates and tags to find the right items quickly. SEE WHAT ADDS UP Review your totals and spending categories to understand your biggest costs. Keep income and expenses clear even when no two months look alike. USE MULTIPLE CURRENCIES Record items in different currencies within the same list. Keep the original amounts visible when your work or everyday life crosses borders. MORE WAYS TO WORK • Find entries with search. • Share lists as images or PDFs. • Sync your lists with iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Protect the app or individual lists with a passcode or supported biometrics. Some features require SpendLists Pro. No SpendLists account is required. Start with one list and get a clearer view of your money.

About

TapTally Money Tracker

Features
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## DESCRIPTION Personal and shared finances, made simple. TapTally Money Tracker turns expense tracking into a few-second habit. Log spending in just a few taps and watch the bigger picture come together - what you spend on your own, what you share with others, and what you're owed by friends, all in one place. Whether you're managing your own budget, splitting bills with a partner, running a household, planning a trip with friends, or keeping tabs on money lent and borrowed, TapTally keeps everyone - and every cent - on the same page. Why you'll love TapTally: - Add expenses and income in just a few taps - no clutter, no friction - A clean, intuitive interface built for daily use - Detailed charts and reports that show exactly where your money goes - Fully editable categories and subcategories - Multiple currencies support - Completely ad-free, always - Export your data anytime Upgrade to TapTally PRO for shared finances and more: - Shared Money Spaces - split expenses for trips, couples, roommates, and families, with live updates for every member - Contacts - track money lent or borrowed and see clear balances per person - Secure Cloud Sync - your data, on every device - Recurring Transactions - automate bills, subscriptions, and regular payments - Currency Conversion - travel and international spending, sorted - Advanced Reports - deeper insights and long-term spending trends TapTally is perfect for personal expense tracking, shared budgets, group trips, household finances, contact balances, and everyday spending clarity. Start tracking in seconds. See the bigger picture in days. More info: https://taptallyapp.com Privacy Policy: https://taptallyapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://taptallyapp.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

SpendLists4 screens
TapTally Money Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

SpendLists and TapTally Money Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SpendLists sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TapTally Money Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SpendLists versus TapTally Money Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpendListsTapTally Money Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhanith NyTodor Ivanov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpendLists

One-time2
  • Unlock Pro$9.99
  • SpendLists Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

TapTally Money Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • TapTally Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SpendLists free?
SpendLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapTally Money Tracker free?
TapTally Money Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpendLists or TapTally Money Tracker have ads?
Neither SpendLists nor TapTally Money Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpendLists or TapTally Money Tracker?
SpendLists ships an update fortnightly, and TapTally Money Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, SpendLists was updated on October 29, 2026 and TapTally Money Tracker on October 28, 2026.

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