Comparison

XpenseTracker vs RefundCheck

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
Currently charting
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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

RefundCheck

Features
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Two numbers off your W-2 and you have an estimate. Federal and state, in about a minute. No account, no upload, nothing leaves your phone. WHAT IF I LIVED IN ANOTHER STATE? Your exact return, run through all 50 states and ranked cheapest first, with what you'd keep in each one. Find out what that move would really be worth. YOUR PAYCHECK, BROKEN DOWN Salary or hourly in, take-home out. See federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state tax come out of every paycheck, and the same pay per hour, week, two weeks, month or year. OWE MONEY? WE DESIGNED FOR THAT TOO Not everyone gets a refund. If you owe, RefundCheck shows how much of your tax your withholding covered, what's still due, and what to change so next April looks different. WHAT IT COVERS - Federal tax for all five filing statuses - State income tax for all 50 states - Tax years 2024, 2025 and 2026 - Standard or itemized deductions - 401(k) traditional and Roth, with contribution limits - HSA and student loan interest - Self-employment and capital gains tax - Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit, Dependent Care Credit REFUNDCHECK PRO - Every state ranked on your return - Paycheck breakdown - What-if scenarios: move your 401(k), HSA or wages and watch the number change - Filing status comparison, side by side - Add a spouse for joint estimates - Saved history, and no ads Built on published IRS brackets, rates and thresholds. Every calculation runs on your device. We don't collect or share your financial information. DISCLAIMER: RefundCheck provides estimates for educational and planning purposes only. It does not provide tax, legal or financial advice, and it cannot file your return. Consult a qualified tax professional about your specific situation. Terms of Use: https://www.napitventures.com/apps/refundcheck/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.napitventures.com/apps/refundcheck/privacy

Screenshots

XpenseTracker4 screens
RefundCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RefundCheck at Free against XpenseTracker's $4.99. XpenseTracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases 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

RefundCheck is free to download; XpenseTracker costs $4.99 up front. XpenseTracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and RefundCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, RefundCheck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
XpenseTracker versus RefundCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXpenseTrackerRefundCheck
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilverware Software, LLCJenesh Napit

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

RefundCheck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

XpenseTracker

Subscriptions5
  • 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
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
1 purchases

RefundCheck

One-time1
  • RefundCheck Pro$1.99

Questions

Is XpenseTracker free?
XpenseTracker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RefundCheck free?
RefundCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XpenseTracker or RefundCheck have ads?
RefundCheck shows ads; XpenseTracker does not.
Which is updated more often, XpenseTracker or RefundCheck?
XpenseTracker ships an update monthly, and RefundCheck every 3 months. Most recently, XpenseTracker was updated on October 23, 2026 and RefundCheck on October 20, 2026.

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