Comparison

XpenseTracker vs Benefits by WEX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Benefits by WEX

Manage your benefit accounts securely and conveniently. Quickly check balances, view account details, and submit claims with real-time access. The app offers time-saving options for HSA transactions, bill payments, and expense management.

Highlights
  • Check account balances 24/7
  • View account summaries and statements
  • File claims and upload receipts
  • Manage HSA transactions and investments
  • Pay bills and manage expenses
  • Scan product barcodes for eligibility
Features
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Keep tabs on all your benefit accounts by quickly checking your balances and details using our secure mobile app. With real-time access and intuitive navigation to all your important account information, our app includes the following features: Easy, Convenient & Secure • Simply login to the intuitive app using your same health benefits website username and password (or follow alternative instructions if provided) • No sensitive account information is ever stored on your mobile device • Use Touch ID or Face ID to quickly log in to the mobile app Connects You with the Details • Quickly check available balances 24/7 • View charts summarizing account(s) • View claims requiring receipts • Click to call or email Customer Service • View your statements and notifications • Scan product barcodes to determine their eligibility Provides Additional Time-Saving Options (if supported or applicable to your account(s)) • File a claim towards your FSA and HRA • Take or upload a picture of a receipt and submit for a new or existing claim • View, contribute and distribute HSA transactions • Pay bills from any account and add a payee • Manage your expenses by entering medical expense information and supporting documentation • View and Manage your HSA investments • Retrieve your forgotten username/password • Report a debit card as lost or stolen Powered by WEX Health®

Screenshots

XpenseTracker4 screens
Benefits by WEX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Benefits by WEX at Free against XpenseTracker's $4.99. Benefits by WEX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). XpenseTracker's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (75% vs 46%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Benefits by WEX is free to download; XpenseTracker costs $4.99 up front. XpenseTracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Benefits by WEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XpenseTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of XpenseTracker's written reviews are positive against 46% of Benefits by WEX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, Benefits by WEX every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
XpenseTracker versus Benefits by WEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXpenseTrackerBenefits by WEX
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better4.2 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.9K13K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#96 — better#187
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSilverware Software, LLCWEX, Inc.

Customer experience

XpenseTracker

All ratings4,934 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative19.2%

Benefits by WEX

All ratings12,601 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews881 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative48.8%

User reviews

XpenseTracker

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What 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

Benefits by WEX

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast reimbursement process
  • 👍 Convenient receipt scanning
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 👍 Streamlined claims submission

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Slow app performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable Face ID/Touch ID
  • 🔍 Confusing claims process
  • 🤔 Difficult to reach customer service

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

Benefits by WEX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when navigating back to home screen
  • Receipt upload fails intermittently
  • Account balance not updating in real-time

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save frequently used providers
  • Automatic date population for start/end of service
  • Improved communication on denied claims
  • Integration with insurance providers for EOB retrieval

In-app purchases

10 purchases

XpenseTracker

Subscriptions4
  • 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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  • AutoTrack Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • 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
None

Benefits by WEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XpenseTracker free?
XpenseTracker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Benefits by WEX free?
Benefits by WEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XpenseTracker or Benefits by WEX?
XpenseTracker is rated higher. XpenseTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Benefits by WEX averages 4.2 from 13K ratings.
Do XpenseTracker or Benefits by WEX have ads?
Neither XpenseTracker nor Benefits by WEX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XpenseTracker or Benefits by WEX?
XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, and Benefits by WEX every 6 weeks. Most recently, XpenseTracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Benefits by WEX on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, XpenseTracker or Benefits by WEX?
XpenseTracker currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Benefits by WEX at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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