# SpendNotes vs Track Spending

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Track Spending at 3K against SpendNotes's 406. Track Spending also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpendNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Track Spending sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SpendNotes against 4.8 for Track Spending. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track Spending has 3K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of SpendNotes's written reviews are positive against 74% of Track Spending's.

SpendNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Track Spending every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpendNotes | Track Spending |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendnotes-budget-tracker/id1505752740/reviews) | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-spending-wise-budget/id6444917344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Suhaib Al-Absi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505752739) | [Marwan Ghafoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575737942) |

## What reviewers say

### SpendNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendnotes-budget-tracker/id1505752740)

Easily track daily income and expenses with an intuitive interface. Organize transactions, set budgets, and monitor financial goals. Offers detailed analytics and customizable PDF reports for better financial control.

**Highlights:** Track expenses and income, Organize transactions by account, Create custom categories, Set daily, weekly, monthly, yearly budgets, Define saving goals, Finance overview with charts and tables, Detailed analytics and PDF reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpendNotes Plus - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| SpendNotes Plus - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| SpendNotes Plus - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and track spending
- ⭐️ Excellent for financial management
- 💰 Inexpensive subscription/purchase
- ✨ Highly customizable
- 💯 Best app of its kind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitching during purchase
- 🤔 Some features not fully understood
- ⚠️ Widget issues after update
- 💸 Lifetime purchase price steep
- ❌ Inability to track category totals over time (initially)

**Reported bugs**

- App boots off when trying to purchase full version
- Widgets not showing properly after update
- Developer not responding to emails

**Requested features**

- Add a 'debts' section
- Add 'deposit', 'withdrawal', and 'savings' categories
- MAC compatibility
- Set budgets on a biweekly basis
- Add multiplication and division to the calculator


### Track Spending

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-spending-wise-budget/id6444917344)

Manage your income and expenses with this app. Track spending, customize budget categories, and analyze your financial habits with real-time monitoring and visual reports. Secure your data with biometric authentication and cloud backups.

**Highlights:** Expense tracking, Budget management, Customizable categories, Real-time income/expense monitoring, Spending analysis, Biometric authentication, Google Drive backup, Multi-currency accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wise Budget Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | per year |
| 3 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Wise Budget Six Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Discounted Price | $29.99 | per year |
| Wise Budget Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Life Time Offer | $149.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Offer | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Helpful for managing finances
- 🇰🇷 Available in multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 404 error when switching to dark mode
- 💰 Exporting reports is premium feature

**Reported bugs**

- Color issues on iPhone
- Crashes after latest update

**Requested features**

- Add more currency options
- Separate debt tracking feature
- Integrate with other financial apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpendNotes free?

SpendNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Track Spending free?

Track Spending is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpendNotes or Track Spending?

SpendNotes and Track Spending are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 406 and 3K ratings respectively.

### Do SpendNotes or Track Spending have ads?

Neither SpendNotes nor Track Spending shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpendNotes or Track Spending?

SpendNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Track Spending every 11 days. Most recently, SpendNotes was updated on October 17, 2026 and Track Spending on October 20, 2026.

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