# Dext vs PoP by BrightHR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoP by BrightHR at none against Dext's 10. PoP by BrightHR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). Dext's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dext sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. PoP by 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 PoP by BrightHR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dext has 7.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Dext's written reviews are positive against 61% of PoP by BrightHR's.

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, PoP by BrightHR every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dext | PoP by BrightHR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dext-expense-tracker/id418327708/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-by-brighthr/id1434381934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Business Plus (Monthly) | $25.49 | per month |
| Business - 5 users, 250 docs | $40.99 | per month |
| Business - 6 users, 300 docs | $48.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $50.99 | per month |
| Business - 8 users, 400 docs | $63.99 | per month |
| Business (Annual) | $124.99 | per year |
| Business Plus (Annual) | $244.99 | per year |
| Business - 5 users, 250 docs | $394.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $449.99 | 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


### PoP by BrightHR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-by-brighthr/id1434381934)

Easily track employee expenses and mileage with instant notifications and approvals. Securely record business expenses for tax savings and gain insights into spending by category. Communicate directly with staff about expense claims.

**Highlights:** Track employee expenses, Approve expenses with a swipe, Record business expenses for tax savings, Calculate employee mileage, Filter expenses by category, Instant messenger for expense claims

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time
- 💰 Free to use
- ✅ Streamlined expense process
- ✨ Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Freezes and locks up
- 🐛 Constant spinning wheel
- 🐛 Kicks users off the app
- 🐛 Doesn't save login details

**Reported bugs**

- App kicks users off weekly and doesn't save login.
- App freezes, locks up, and requires re-installation.
- Constant spinning wheel when opening the app.
- Cannot change a completed expense.
- Postcode lookup is diabolical.

**Requested features**

- Allow changing completed expenses
- Improve postcode lookup accuracy
- Fix PDF file reading issues
- Add option to set default expense category
- Allow mileage rate for electric cars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dext free?

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

### Is PoP by BrightHR free?

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

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

PoP by BrightHR is rated higher. Dext averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while PoP by BrightHR averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Dext or PoP by BrightHR have ads?

Neither Dext nor PoP by BrightHR shows ads.

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

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, and PoP by BrightHR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dext was updated on November 6, 2026 and PoP by BrightHR on November 6, 2026.

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