# XpenseTracker vs SimplyWise

The clearest difference is price: SimplyWise at Free against XpenseTracker's $4.99. SimplyWise also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 4.9K) and chart position (#29 vs #102). XpenseTracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SimplyWise is free to download; XpenseTracker costs $4.99 up front. XpenseTracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SimplyWise sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimplyWise holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 38K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of XpenseTracker's written reviews are positive against 77% of SimplyWise's.

XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, SimplyWise every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XpenseTracker | SimplyWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpensetracker/id290874373/reviews) | **[4.9 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-receipts-expenses/id1538521095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #102 | **#29** |
| Size | 57 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Silverware Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284918924) | [SimplyWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538521097) |

## What reviewers say

### XpenseTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpensetracker/id290874373)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoTrack Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Low Usage-25 scans per month | $8.99 | per month |
| Moderate Usage-50 scans per mo | $12.99 | per month |
| High Usage-100 scans per mo. | $19.99 | per month |
| AutoTrack Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Optical Character Recognition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| File Linking Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mileage Location Awareness | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sync: Device to Device | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Custom Reports | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful and convenient for tracking expenses
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable categories and reports
- 🚀 Efficient for tax preparation
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 💰 Transition to subscription model frustrates users
- 🐛 Inability to save or export data

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### SimplyWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-receipts-expenses/id1538521095)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Effortlessly manage expenses, scan receipts with AI, and optimize tax refunds. This app offers automatic import, smart reminders for deductions, and instant expense reports. Securely store all your financial documents in the cloud.

**Highlights:** AI-driven receipt scanning, Automatic receipt import, Expense categorization, Tax deduction identification, Instant expense reports, Bank account integration, Unlimited cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay-What's-Fair | $0.99 | per month |
| SimplyWise Base Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| SimplyWise Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SimplyWise Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pay-What's-Fair | $6.99 | per month |
| SimplyWise Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| SimplyWise (7-Day Trial) | $19.99 | per year |
| SimplyWise (Trial & Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| SimplyWise (Annual 9) | $23.99 | per year |
| SimplyWise Base | $29.99 | per year |
| SimplyWise (Annual 10) | $59.99 | per year |
| SimplyWise Pro | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient receipt scanning
- 📂 Organized document storage
- 🔍 Accurate OCR recognition
- 💰 Helpful for taxes and expenses
- 🤖 Automated categorization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 🔀 Duplicate receipt imports
- 🔒 Unclear subscription model
- 🗂️ Limited folder organization
- 📧 Issues with email receipt integration

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning sometimes fails to capture all receipt details
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Add support for PDF document imports
- Improve folder management and sorting
- Enhance email receipt handling
- Provide more customization options for folders and icons
- Integrate with popular accounting software


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XpenseTracker free?

XpenseTracker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SimplyWise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XpenseTracker or SimplyWise?

SimplyWise is rated higher. XpenseTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while SimplyWise averages 4.9 from 38K ratings.

### Do XpenseTracker or SimplyWise have ads?

SimplyWise shows ads; XpenseTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, XpenseTracker or SimplyWise?

XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, and SimplyWise every 5 weeks. Most recently, XpenseTracker was updated on October 31, 2026 and SimplyWise on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, XpenseTracker or SimplyWise?

XpenseTracker currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and SimplyWise at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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