XpenseTracker vs Receipt Lens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XpenseTracker
Easily track mileage and expenses with a comprehensive, user-friendly app. Features customizable categories, photo receipt capture, and multiple export options for desktop integration. Save time and money on financial management.
- Mileage tracking with GPS and odometer options
- Expense logging with customizable categories
- Photo receipt capture and attachment
- Export reports in CSV and PDF formats
- Automatic iCloud backup
- Password and TouchID protection
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Save time & money! Track your MILEAGE and EXPENSES with the most powerful expense app available! A comprehensive, full featured app that's easy to use and extends to your desktop. XpenseTracker has been a customer favorite on the App Store since 2008. *March 2017- "BEST FINANCE APP" http://www.creditdonkey.com/finance-apps.html *XpenseTracker named "must have tax app" by H & R Block** http://tinyurl.com/HRBlockLovesXT *EventJuice UK declares "must download app" http://tinyurl.com/MustHaveForEvents *TabletPCReview.com rated XpenseTracker "Best Personal Finance App for iPad" - http://tinyurl.com/bestfinanceapp ----- XpenseTracker is a comprehensive expense tracking and reporting application for anyone wishing to track their expenses and/or mileage. It's ease of use, full features and great interface make it an essential tool for every iPhone/iPad user. It's power even extends to the desktop by allowing emailing or exporting of the expense reports and accompanying photo receipts directly to the desktop. It will save you time and money. ----- Features include: * Records all of your expenses and provides a running total for each log * Completely customize categories, sub-categories and payment types * Completely customizable fields you choose to use or not. Unused fields are hidden when adding new expenses * Sort expenses by "Date" , "Category", "Payment Type" or "Client." * For each category, the last payment type is remembered further simplifying data entry * Keeps a frequently used list for appropriate fields like description * Mark a log as "reimbursed" or "submitted" * Easy mileage tracking with MANY different options: + Enter total distance or start/stop odometer reading (remembers last stop reading) + Enter start/stop addresses (app will calculate distance) + Enter more than one destination in a single entry if desired (loved by real estate agents) + Use GPS to track distances - just tell the app when you leave and arrive + Optional AutoTrack feature for TOTALLY automatic mileage tracking. * Supports ALL major currencies * Downloads daily exchange rates * Many user defined preferences * Extensive support for VAT * Email your expense reports in comma delimited (CSV) format for easy import to Excel or Numbers. Photo receipts are also emailed as JPEG attachments * Support for Quickbooks (IIF) format * Export your reports directly to your Mac or PC via Wi-Fi connection and have your file immediately appear on your desktop. This CSV file can be easily imported into Excel or Numbers. * Specify the fields to be exported for CSV reports * Over a dozen PDF templates for creating beautiful, finished PDF format reports. * Includes client field and support for sorting and exporting by client. * Using the iPhone’s built-in camera, take snapshots of your receipts * Capture multiple images per expense * Automatically backup your data to iCloud * Set Password or use TouchID Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life ----- Optional Subscriptions The app offers an two OPTIONAL subscriptions, AutoTrack and Human Scan. AutoTrack is a feature that will automatically track your drives. All you need to do is carry your device with you. Human Scan will allow you to take a picture of a receipt and have an actual human extract the key information and update your expense entry. You do NOT need this add-on if you simply want to take photos of your receipt as the app already has that built-in. Subscription Details: * Payment charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase * Automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period * AutoTrack can be subscribed on monthly or a yearly basis. * Human Scan can be subscribed on a monthly basis. ----- silverwaresoftware.com/PrivacyPolicy.html silverwaresoftware.com/TermsOfUse.html
Receipt Lens
Effortlessly track expenses by scanning receipts with your phone. Automatically read and export details to generate instant expense reports. Organize and categorize spending for personal or business use.
- Automatic receipt scanning and data extraction
- Instant expense report generation
- Customizable expense categorization
- Export reports with receipt images
- Supports various receipt types (travel, grocery, utilities)
- Automatic backup and secure storage (premium)
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Track your receipts and manage expenses the easiest way with Receipt Lens! Get instant receipt reading and expense report with just one tap. Try Receipt Lens NOW - your ultimate time-saver and virtual accountant at your fingertips. -Just snap a picture of a receipt and Receipt Lens automatically reads and exports all the details for you. -Instantly create expense reports on the go and never miss anything for reimbursement -Travel, grocery shopping, utilities and more. Receipt Lens recognizes almost all types of receipts, bills, and invoices. [Key Features] -Tracks expenses automatically Instantaneous and accurate transcription of receipt images Easily recognizes any type of receipts from anywhere Accurately records detailed info on receipts like date, merchant, tax, tips, currency, and more -Organizes expenses effortlessly Automatically recognizes the expense type and categorizes your receipt You can customize categories and create folders to easily separate business receipts from your personal expenses Simple and intuitive user interface. -Generates and exports your report instantly Generates your personal and business expense report within seconds Exports your expense report (with original receipt images) to Mail and more. Can share your expense report to your company for reimbursement or to friends for shared expenses [About Receipt Lens Premium] -Subscription Name: Monthly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 month -Subscription Description: Users will get a 1-month Receipt Lens Monthly Premium which includes unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Subscription Name: Yearly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 year(7 days trial) -Subscription Description: Users will get Receipt Lens Yearly Premium which includes a year of unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://www.receiptlens.com/clientH5/data_policy.html Terms Of Service:https://app.receipt.glority.com/clientH5/terms_service_page.html Great for small businesses, accountants, or anyone who wants to track expenses effortlessly. Download Receipt Lens now and try it on your next expense. Just snap a pic of the receipts, and Receipt Lens will do the rest for you! CONTACT US Email: receiptlens.support@glority.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Receipt Lens at Free against XpenseTracker's $4.99. XpenseTracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Receipt Lens is free to download; XpenseTracker costs $4.99 up front. XpenseTracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Receipt Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.7 for XpenseTracker against 4.7 for Receipt Lens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of XpenseTracker's written reviews are positive against 65% of Receipt Lens's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | XpenseTracker | Receipt Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.9K ratings) | 4.7 (4.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 64.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | 4.3K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | #138 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Silverware Software, LLC | Glority Global Group Ltd. |
Customer experience
XpenseTracker
Receipt Lens
User reviews
XpenseTracker
From 4.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful and convenient for tracking expenses
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable categories and reports
- 🚀 Efficient for tax preparation
- 👍 Great customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 💰 Transition to subscription model frustrates users
- 🐛 Inability to save or export data
Receipt Lens
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Intelligent app
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 🚀 Saves time
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Organized receipts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable OCR
- 🔒 Security and account issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited export and customization options
Bugs and requests
XpenseTracker
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes after every expense entry
- Mileage tracking not working consistently
- Inability to reset highest mileage entry
- Expense data not syncing properly
- Expense reports not calculating correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to import receipts from email
- Integration with accounting software
- More customization options for reports
- Ability to delete expense categories
- Offline mode for data entry
Receipt Lens
Reported bugs
4 issues- Receipts not loading or recognizing
- Incorrect categorization of receipts
- Login and account issues
- Inability to export data
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to move folders and reorganize
- Export by date range or quarter
- Recognize negative amounts for returns
- Support for Canadian tax formats
- Improved customer support
In-app purchases
XpenseTracker
- AutoTrack Subscription1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Low Usage-25 scans per month7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Moderate Usage-50 scans per mo7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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- High Usage-100 scans per mo.7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- AutoTrack Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Optical Character Recognition$0.99
- Dropbox Support$0.99
- File Linking Pro$0.99
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- Mileage Location Awareness$0.99
- Sync: Device to Device$3.99
- Ultimate Custom Reports$3.99
Receipt Lens
- Individual Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Professional Premium3 Days trial$16.991 Month
- Individual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- Professional Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Add one seat$29.99
- Add 3 extra seats$74.99
- Add 5 extra seats$109.99
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- Add 10 extra seats$149.99
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