# SpendNotes vs ريالك

The clearest difference is rating: SpendNotes at 4.8 against ريالك's 3.0. SpendNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (401 vs 2). ريالك's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpendNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and ريالك sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpendNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpendNotes has 401 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpendNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, ريالك fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpendNotes | ريالك |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendnotes-budget-tracker/id1505752740/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riyalak/id6465422809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **401** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suhaib Al-Absi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505752739) | [Seen Tarbi for Financial Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706550423) |

## 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


### ريالك

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riyalak/id6465422809)

This personal finance app helps you organize and monitor your money. Track income and expenses, manage budgets, and achieve financial goals with detailed reports and debt management tools. It features a simple interface and prioritizes data security.

**Highlights:** Income and expense tracking, Personal budget management, Detailed reports and analytics, Debt management, Simple user interface, Data security and privacy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LEAP Exclusive - 6 Months | $0.29 | per 6 months |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpendNotes free?

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

### Is ريالك free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpendNotes or ريالك?

SpendNotes is rated higher. SpendNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 401 ratings, while ريالك averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SpendNotes or ريالك have ads?

ريالك shows ads; SpendNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpendNotes or ريالك?

SpendNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and ريالك fortnightly. Most recently, SpendNotes was updated on September 30, 2026 and ريالك on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*