Comparison

Bookkeeping vs Receipta

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

Head to head
About

Bookkeeping

This app provides double-entry bookkeeping and invoicing for small businesses, non-profits, and clubs. It works offline and syncs data across devices using Dropbox. Manage unlimited companies and transactions with a variety of financial tools.

Highlights
  • Double-entry bookkeeping
  • Invoicing and quotations
  • Offline functionality
  • Dropbox synchronization
  • Unlimited companies and transactions
  • Multi-currency support
  • PDF reports
Features
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DOUBLE ENTRY BOOKKEEPING AND INVOICING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, OR CLUB. KEEPS WORKING EVEN WHEN THE INTERNET DOES NOT. Your data stored on your device. We have no access to your data. Pay by the month (with auto-renewable subscriptions) instead of an outright purchase. FEATURES HIGHLIGHT: No limit on the number of company books. No limit on the number of transactions. Synchronise between devices using your own Dropbox account. Built in example book so you can explore the program before making a commitment with an auto-renewable subscription. Bookkeeping is a self contained mobile bookkeeping and invoicing solution for your iPad and iPhone. It has multi-device synchronisation using Dropbox so you can work on your books on any of your devices no matter where you are or what iTunes account you use; and it supports as many or as few currencies as you need. You just need basic bookkeeping knowledge to make use of the multitude of capabilities of this program. Bookkeeping works with or without cellular coverage. Bookkeeping works wherever you are. Synchronise when you get cellular/WiFi coverage again. With Bookkeeping you have a fully functional program right on your iPad and iPhone. Bookkeeping has been used in over 40 countries including the USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and South Africa. Some of the Bookkeeping features … - Configure separate Company books for each company you operate - No limit to the number of Transactions - Invoicing , Quotations , RFQs , Purchase Orders - Email or Print all Invoices, Quotes, Orders, and Reports in convenient PDF format - Adjustments, Returns, Refunds - Supports non-standard financial periods - Recurring transactions - Cheque Book, Deposit Book, Bank Transfers - Bank Reconciliation - Import Bank Transactions - General Journal - Expense Budgeting - Configurable sales tax codes (Sales Tax, VAT Tax, Goods and Service Taxes, etc) - Multiple sales taxes per line item - Complex sales taxes (e.g. Canadian PST+GST, Philippines) - Calculate levies, duties, importation taxes - Calculate credit card merchant fees deducted from payments - Dropbox integration - Products, Services, & Inventory - Separate product prices per currency - Automatic Cost of Goods Sold calculations - Share Portfolio - Multi-Currency Support - Foreign currency transactions - Foreign currency bank accounts - Search - Job Tracking - Bank Reconciliation - Departments & Trading Names - Multi-Device Synchronisation - Configuration options to tailor to your needs - 47 PDF Reports (Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, etc) - Taxable Payments Reporting for the Australian Building and Construction industry - Australian BAS Worksheet reporting - Built in tax codes for Australian GST - Support for WET (Wine Equilisation Taxes) - GST Compliant Adjustment Notes Purchase an auto-renewable subscription to be able to enter data into this program. If you do not have a valid auto-renewable subscription, then you can load the example book and can view the information in the books. However you are required to purchase and maintain an auto-renewable subscription to enter data into the program. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The EULA, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy can be found in the About screen of this application and on our website. Privacy Policy: https://bookkeeping.warby.com/Privacy Terms of Use: https://bookkeeping.warby.com/Terms End User License Agreement: https://bookkeeping.warby.com/EULA

About

Receipta

Features
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Receipta turns paper receipts into clear expense records. Take a receipt photo or choose one from your library. Receipta recognizes the text, extracts the merchant, date, total amount, and suggested category, then lets you review and edit everything before saving. Key features: - Scan receipts with on-device text recognition - Import receipt photos from your photo library - Extract merchant, date, total amount, and suggested category - Review and edit results before saving - Add expenses manually when you do not have a receipt - See today’s spending and expense history - Search expenses and filter by month - View monthly totals and category breakdowns - Set a monthly budget and monitor progress - See smart spending insights and merchant rankings - Manage custom categories and icons - Organize expenses with custom tags, purpose, and reimbursement status - Create expense reports with PDF, CSV, and receipt archives - Review missing receipts and pending reimbursements, then share reports - Create backup copies, restore from a file, and undo accidental expense deletion - Support Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver - Localized for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese Receipta stores expense records, receipt photos, and recognized text on your device by default. It does not upload contacts, location, device identifiers, or phone usage data. Receipta Pro unlocks unlimited receipt scans, full history export, expense report packages, custom categories and tags, duplicate spending reminders, backup copy export and restore, and richer spending insights. Terms of Use: https://receipta-legal.shaokai-hi.workers.dev/terms.html

Screenshots

Bookkeeping4 screens
Receipta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Receipta at Free against Bookkeeping's $2.99. Receipta also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Receipta is free to download; Bookkeeping costs $2.99 up front. Bookkeeping sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Receipta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookkeeping ships an update every 3 months, Receipta weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bookkeeping versus Receipta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookkeepingReceipta
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarby Software Pty Ltd凯 邵

Bugs and requests

Bookkeeping

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when setting year start date
  • Screen misalignment on iPad 2
  • Persistent rating prompt pop-ups
  • Unable to change default quantity on sale line items
  • App locks when editing setup
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  • Crashes when entering PIN code
  • Data not retained properly
  • No password/security functionality
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions

Requested features

16 requests
  • Cloud sync across multiple iOS devices
  • Receipt photo capture functionality
  • Simplified version for sole traders
  • Trial/demo version before purchase
  • Mac application version
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  • Improved reporting features (monthly sales, category reports)
  • Discount application in quick entry
  • Partial refund capability
  • Customizable invoice headings
  • Budget vs. actual comparison reports
  • Payroll functionality
  • Preprinted cheque support
  • Better UI/UX design and color scheme
  • Dashboard overview of financial position
  • Invoice layout editor without HTML knowledge
  • Multi-user sync capability

Receipta

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bookkeeping

Subscriptions1
  • Data Entry for 1 Month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Receipta

Subscriptions2
  • Receipta Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Receipta Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Bookkeeping free?
Bookkeeping costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Receipta free?
Receipta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookkeeping or Receipta have ads?
Neither Bookkeeping nor Receipta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookkeeping or Receipta?
Bookkeeping ships an update every 3 months, and Receipta weekly. Most recently, Bookkeeping was updated on October 26, 2026 and Receipta on October 17, 2026.

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