Comparison

XpenseTracker vs MEL PRO

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

MEL PRO

Effortlessly track personal or business mileage and expenses. Log trips using odometer, GPS, or manual entry, and add associated costs like tolls. Generate and email detailed reports sorted by various criteria.

Highlights
  • Auto-track mileage via GPS
  • Manual mileage entry (odometer, direct)
  • Add trip expenses (tolls, meals)
  • Generate and email reports
  • Sort trips by vehicle, date, purpose
  • Export data (HTML, CSV)
  • IRS reimbursement rate reference
Features
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For personal or business mileage and expense tracking. Track mileage via odometer, GPS, or direct entry. Easily add trip expenses (tolls, meals, etc), view IRS reimbursement rates, and submit reports via e-mail. Sort by vehicle, date, purpose, or destination. Highlights • Simple and intuitive user interface. • Auto track mileage in the background, as you drive (requires device to have GPS enabled)*. • Sort by date, purpose, and/or vehicle. • Easy to read summaries. • Add additional expenses such as tolls & ferries. • Export database as HTML or CVS. • Rate book for quick mileage rate reference. • iOS Device to device database transfer. • Designed for both iPhone and iPad. • Dropbox support • Apple Watch support! *Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

XpenseTracker4 screens
MEL PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XpenseTracker at $4.99 against MEL PRO's $24.99. XpenseTracker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). MEL PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support 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

XpenseTracker costs $4.99 and MEL PRO $24.99 up front. XpenseTracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MEL PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XpenseTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XpenseTracker has 4.9K ratings behind it against 342, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of XpenseTracker's written reviews are positive against 77% of MEL PRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, MEL PRO every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
XpenseTracker versus MEL PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXpenseTrackerMEL PRO
Price$4.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better4.5 (342 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews77.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better342
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#96 — better#125
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilverware Software, LLCChuChu Train Productions

Customer experience

XpenseTracker

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

MEL PRO

All ratings342 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative19.6%

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

MEL PRO

From 342 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable mileage rates
  • 🚀 Straightforward mileage tracking
  • 📤 Excellent export functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent odometer tracking
  • 🔍 Lack of automatic tracking
  • 🤔 Manual data entry required
  • 🤯 Poor customer support

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

MEL PRO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Entries disappearing or not saving
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Inaccurate mileage calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Auto-tracking with GPS
  • Ability to add notes per entry
  • Improved backup and sync options
  • More customization and UI enhancements

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

MEL PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XpenseTracker free?
XpenseTracker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MEL PRO free?
MEL PRO costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XpenseTracker or MEL PRO?
XpenseTracker is rated higher. XpenseTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while MEL PRO averages 4.5 from 342 ratings.
Do XpenseTracker or MEL PRO have ads?
Neither XpenseTracker nor MEL PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XpenseTracker or MEL PRO?
XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, and MEL PRO every 4 months. Most recently, XpenseTracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and MEL PRO on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, XpenseTracker or MEL PRO?
XpenseTracker currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and MEL PRO at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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