# Dext vs BrightHR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrightHR at none against Dext's 15. BrightHR also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Dext's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 162). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dext sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. BrightHR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dext against 4.8 for BrightHR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dext has 7.4K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Dext's written reviews are positive against 54% of BrightHR's.

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, BrightHR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dext | BrightHR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dext-expense-tracker/id418327708/reviews) | [4.8 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighthr/id1031619349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 91 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dext Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/418327711) | [BrightHR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031619348) |

## What reviewers say

### Dext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dext-expense-tracker/id418327708)

Effortlessly digitize and manage business expenses from receipts and invoices. Automate data extraction, categorization, and integration with accounting software to save time and simplify tax compliance.

**Highlights:** Automated data extraction from receipts and invoices, AI-powered OCR with 99% accuracy, Seamless integration with QuickBooks and Xero, Multiple submission methods (mobile, email, web), Expense itemization and categorization, Bookkeeping workspaces for costs, sales, and reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Business Plus (Monthly) | $25.49 | per month |
| Business - 5 users, 250 docs | $34.99 | per month |
| Business - 6 users, 300 docs | $39.99 | per month |
| Business - 7 users, 350 docs | $49.99 | per month |
| Business - 8 users, 400 docs | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $50.99 | per month |
| Business - 9 users, 450 docs | $59.99 | per month |
| Business - 10 users, 500 docs | $69.99 | per month |
| Business (Annual) | $124.99 | per year |
| Business Plus (Annual) | $244.99 | per year |
| Business - 5 users, 250 docs | $349.99 | per year |
| Business - 6 users, 300 docs | $399.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $449.99 | per year |
| Business - 8 users, 400 docs | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time
- 👍 Convenient for submitting expenses
- 👍 Integrates well with accounting software
- 👍 Straightforward and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable receipt capture
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔑 Complicated to use
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect categorization of expenses
- Receipts disappearing or not uploading properly
- Inability to add custom expense categories
- Grayed out and unavailable fields in the app
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow manual adjustment of taxes
- Provide ability to rearrange receipts by date, amount, etc.
- Add option to submit receipts for approval directly from the app
- Enable access to photo folders for importing receipts
- Improve OCR accuracy and reliability


### BrightHR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighthr/id1031619349)

This app simplifies HR tasks by allowing instant communication of attendance, sickness, and holidays. It provides secure access to important documents and notifications for changes, streamlining HR processes for both employees and managers.

**Highlights:** Instant attendance communication, Update sickness and holidays, Secure 24/7 access, HR info and time off in pocket, Shift and rota access, Document upload and access, Performance tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for booking holidays
- 🚀 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful HR system
- 👍 Great for managing staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Frequent log-outs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 💰 Overpriced for the features
- 💰 Difficult to cancel/get out of contracts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to enter emergency contact info
- Booked leave disappearing after app outage
- Unable to update/delete leave requests
- Clocking in/out feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration for shifts and leave
- Dedicated leave types (sick, personal, etc.)
- Improved rota/schedule view
- Communication features between staff
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dext free?

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

### Is BrightHR free?

BrightHR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dext or BrightHR?

Dext and BrightHR are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.4K and 162 ratings respectively.

### Do Dext or BrightHR have ads?

BrightHR shows ads; Dext does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dext or BrightHR?

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrightHR every 5 days. Most recently, Dext was updated on September 30, 2026 and BrightHR on September 29, 2026.

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