# Receipt Scanner vs SparkReceipt

Receipt Scanner and SparkReceipt both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of SparkReceipt's written reviews are positive against 72% of Receipt Scanner's. SparkReceipt also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Receipt Scanner's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receipt Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SparkReceipt sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 — 4.9 for Receipt Scanner against 4.8 for SparkReceipt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 932 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Receipt Scanner's written reviews are positive against 90% of SparkReceipt's.

Receipt Scanner ships an update weekly, SparkReceipt every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receipt Scanner | SparkReceipt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipt-scanner-easy-expense/id1528787066/reviews)** | [4.8 (932 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkreceipt-receipt-scanner/id1660447131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 932 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easy Expense Tracker LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528787068) | [SparkReceipt Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804860623) |

## What reviewers say

### Receipt Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipt-scanner-easy-expense/id1528787066)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Effortlessly scan, organize, and track business expenses and mileage. Automatically extract key information from receipts and generate exportable reports for tax purposes. Works offline and syncs data to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Automatic receipt scanning and data extraction, Mileage tracking with automatic deduction calculations, Organize expenses into reports, Export expenses in CSV format, Offline functionality, Cloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Expense Personal | $2.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense | $4.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Upgrade | $5.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Premium Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense - Teams | $23.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Professional | $23.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Premium Trial | $47.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense Premium Trial | $74.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense - Teams | $144.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense Professional | $144.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient expense tracking
- 💡 Helpful for tax preparation
- 🤝 Reliable customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🚫 Limited free features
- 📝 Inaccurate receipt scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with receipts
- Inability to exit subscription setup
- Inconsistent date formatting

**Requested features**

- Improved receipt categorization
- Ability to split expenses
- Customizable reporting options
- Multi-currency support


### SparkReceipt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkreceipt-receipt-scanner/id1660447131)

This AI-powered tool digitizes receipts, automatically extracting key information like merchant, amount, and date. It offers seamless integration with email inboxes and accounting software, simplifying expense tracking and tax reporting for businesses.

**Highlights:** AI receipt scanning with OCR, Automatic data extraction, Email inbox auto-scanning, Smart expense categorization, Income and expense tracking, Mileage tracking, Accounting software integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro subscription monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro for 2 users monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| SparkReceipt Elite | $14.99 | per month |
| SparkReceipt Elite, 2 users | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro for 5 users monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Pro subscription yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SparkReceipt Elite | $99.00 | per year |
| Pro for 2 users yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| SparkReceipt Elite, 2 users | $199.00 | per year |
| 1000 Consumable Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient receipt scanning and organization
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🔍 Accurate data extraction and categorization
- 🕰️ Significant time savings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with receipt data extraction accuracy
- ⚠️ Limited free plan with low receipt cap
- 🕰️ Slow response time from customer support
- 🤔 Confusing onboarding process for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent date recognition on receipts
- Inability to handle cursive handwriting on receipts

**Requested features**

- Customizable receipt categories
- Improved bank statement integration
- Multi-currency support
- Ability to share expenses with team members
- Enhanced reporting and analytics features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receipt Scanner free?

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

### Is SparkReceipt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Receipt Scanner or SparkReceipt?

Receipt Scanner is rated higher. Receipt Scanner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SparkReceipt averages 4.8 from 932 ratings.

### Do Receipt Scanner or SparkReceipt have ads?

Neither Receipt Scanner nor SparkReceipt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Receipt Scanner or SparkReceipt?

Receipt Scanner ships an update weekly, and SparkReceipt every 5 days. Most recently, Receipt Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and SparkReceipt on November 3, 2026.

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