# SpendNotes vs Wallet Diary

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SpendNotes at 406 against Wallet Diary's 1. SpendNotes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Wallet Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, 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 Wallet Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallet Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpendNotes has 406 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpendNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Wallet Diary every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpendNotes | Wallet Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendnotes-budget-tracker/id1505752740/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallet-diary/id6795418177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suhaib Al-Absi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505752739) | [Tak Yan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789473490) |

## 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


### Wallet Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallet-diary/id6795418177)

Effortlessly track your spending by simply speaking. This app converts your voice notes into detailed transaction logs, eliminating manual data entry. Manage your finances with ease and gain insights into your spending habits.

**Highlights:** Voice-powered transaction logging, Automatic detail recording, Eliminates manual form filling, Expense tracking, Financial insights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CSV Export Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpendNotes free?

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

### Is Wallet Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpendNotes or Wallet Diary?

Wallet Diary is rated higher. SpendNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Wallet Diary averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpendNotes or Wallet Diary have ads?

Neither SpendNotes nor Wallet Diary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpendNotes or Wallet Diary?

SpendNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wallet Diary every 6 days. Most recently, SpendNotes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Wallet Diary on October 7, 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.*