# 随手记 vs EMMO Cost

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 随手记 at 4.2K against EMMO Cost's 939. 随手记 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 随手记 sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EMMO Cost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 随手记 against 4.9 for EMMO Cost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 939 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of 随手记's written reviews are positive against 84% of EMMO Cost's.

随手记 ships an update fortnightly, EMMO Cost every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 随手记 | EMMO Cost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id372353614/reviews) | **[4.9 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-cost/id1572051209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 939 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Mingshu Information Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248803672) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## What reviewers say

### 随手记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id372353614)

This app offers a comprehensive solution for personal, family, and business accounting. It features AI-powered voice and image recognition for quick entry, detailed financial reports, and collaborative features for shared accounts. Numerous templates cater to various life stages and professions.

**Highlights:** AI voice and image recognition for quick accounting, Customizable accounting keyboard, Homepage financial reports and data cards, Multi-user collaboration with role management, Cloud storage with multi-device synchronization, Bill recovery and error correction, Extensive ledger templates for various needs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 基础会员-连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 香蕉贝月卡-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 香蕉贝月卡-连续包季 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 香蕉贝月卡-连续包年 | $39.99 | per year |
| 6随手贝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6香蕉贝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1香蕉贝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 免广告会员三个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 免广告会员一个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 14香蕉贝 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 同步账本高级功能 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 免广告会员十二个月 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 免广告会员十二个月15元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 基础会员-1个月 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 账本高级功能月套餐 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30香蕉贝 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 专业会员·5人版-1个月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 基础会员-3个月 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 68香蕉贝 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 香蕉贝月卡-3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 102香蕉贝 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 基础会员12个月（活动） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5G云盘空间 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 同步账本高级功能年套餐 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 用户高级功能年套餐 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 基础会员12个月（活动） | $17.99 | one-time |
| 128香蕉贝 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 基础会员-12个月 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 基础会员2年（活动） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 商家高级功能年套餐 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 基础会员2年（活动） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30G云盘空间 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 香蕉贝月卡-12个月 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 专业会员·5人版-12个月（活动） | $49.99 | one-time |
| 328香蕉贝 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 专业会员·5人版-12个月 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very convenient
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Helps with budgeting and finance management
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 📈 Confusing UI changes after updates
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🤖 Automatic app redirects and forced upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect account balance calculations
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Sync failures leading to data loss
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Add multi-currency support
- Improve data export and backup options
- Provide more detailed analytics and reporting
- Simplify the user interface
- Reduce intrusive ads and forced upgrades


### EMMO Cost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-cost/id1572051209)

This app offers a simple and powerful way to manage your personal finances. It allows for quick accounting, detailed record-keeping with image support, and robust privacy features. Track your spending, generate reports, and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Picture cloud support, Search bills, Password protection, Customizable categories, CSV export, Real-time cloud sync, Statistical charts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小账本-首发折扣永久会员 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔍 Detailed expense tracking
- 🤑 Helps manage money well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🌐 Lack of language options (only Chinese)
- 💰 Some features require payment
- 🔄 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and disappearing transactions
- Editing issues with categories and labels
- Sync problems between iOS and Android
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more currency options
- Implement recurring expenses and budgeting features
- Provide English language support
- Allow customization of categories and layouts
- Add Apple Watch integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 随手记 free?

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

### Is EMMO Cost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 随手记 or EMMO Cost?

EMMO Cost is rated higher. 随手记 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while EMMO Cost averages 4.9 from 939 ratings.

### Do 随手记 or EMMO Cost have ads?

Both 随手记 and EMMO Cost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 随手记 or EMMO Cost?

随手记 ships an update fortnightly, and EMMO Cost every 4 weeks. Most recently, 随手记 was updated on October 26, 2026 and EMMO Cost on October 25, 2026.

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