SmartEAR vs Recibo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SmartEAR
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This app is used to install and operate with SmartEAR devices (IoT noise and data loggers for leak detection in drinking water pipes). Various function tests (like transmission test and realtime measurement) can be performed and data can be read from the device. Also the SmartEAR+ devices are supported. (SmartEAR+iP, SmartEAR+eC, SmartEAR+eH, SmartEAR+ePF)
Recibo
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Turn a pile of receipts into organized, tax-ready records in seconds. Recibo scans your receipts with your camera or photo library, and AI instantly extracts the merchant, amount, date, tax, and category โ no manual typing. Review the results, correct anything at a glance, and save. SCAN & TRACK EXPENSES โข Snap a photo or import from your library โ 1 to 10 receipts at once โข AI-powered scanning reads merchant, total, date, tax, and payment method โข Categorize and mark expenses as business or personal โข Search, filter, and organize expenses into folders AUTOMATIC MILEAGE TRACKING โข Log business trips with GPS-based distance tracking โข Automatic per-mile deduction calculation โข Add trips manually anytime TAX-READY REPORTS โข Generate PDF expense and mileage reports for tax season or reimbursement โข Export to CSV for spreadsheets or backup โข Track deductible totals, missing receipts, and spending trends at a glance PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your receipts and expense data are stored locally on your device, not on a server. Export a CSV backup, with receipt photos included, any time you switch phones. FREE TO USE Manual expense entry, mileage tracking, receipt scanning and review, and CSV export are all free and unlimited. Your first saved scanned receipt is free. RECIBO PRO Unlock unlimited saved scanned receipts and PDF tax/expense report export with a Recibo Pro subscription. โข Weekly and yearly auto-renewing subscription options โข Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase โข Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โข Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings โข Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartEAR at none against Recibo's 2. SmartEAR also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Recibo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Recibo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SmartEAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartEAR ships an update every 3 months, Recibo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartEAR | Recibo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Megger Germany GmbH | Feynman EinsteinAI Note Taker OU |
In-app purchases
SmartEAR
No in-app purchases
Recibo
- Weekly$6.997 Days
- Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year









