# Dext vs Receipt Scanner

Dext and Receipt Scanner both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Receipt Scanner's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dext's. Dext's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dext sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Receipt Scanner sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Dext against 4.9 for Receipt Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.4K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Dext's written reviews are positive against 72% of Receipt Scanner's.

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, Receipt Scanner every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dext | Receipt Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dext-expense-tracker/id418327708/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipt-scanner-easy-expense/id1528787066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dext Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/418327711) | [Easy Expense Tracker LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528787068) |

## 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


### Receipt Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipt-scanner-easy-expense/id1528787066)

Effortlessly scan, organize, and track business expenses and receipts. Automatically extract key information, store receipts securely in the cloud, and generate exportable reports for tax purposes. Includes mileage tracking and expense report creation.

**Highlights:** Automatic receipt scanning and data extraction, Secure cloud storage and syncing, Mileage tracking with automatic calculations, Expense report generation and export (CSV), Offline functionality, Organize expenses by category and project

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Expense Personal | $2.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense | $4.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Upgrade | $5.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Upgrade | $7.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Premium Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense - Teams | $23.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Professional | $23.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense - Teams | $23.99 | per month |
| Easy Expense Upgrade | $35.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense Premium Trial | $47.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense Upgrade | $47.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense Premium Trial | $74.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense - Teams | $144.99 | per year |
| Easy Expense Professional | $144.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient expense tracking
- 💡 Helpful for tax preparation
- 🤝 Reliable customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🚫 Limited free features
- 📝 Inaccurate receipt scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with receipts
- Inability to exit subscription setup
- Inconsistent date formatting

**Requested features**

- Improved receipt categorization
- Ability to split expenses
- Customizable reporting options
- Multi-currency support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dext free?

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

### Is Receipt Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dext or Receipt Scanner?

Receipt Scanner is rated higher. Dext averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Receipt Scanner averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Dext or Receipt Scanner have ads?

Neither Dext nor Receipt Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dext or Receipt Scanner?

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, and Receipt Scanner every 8 days. Most recently, Dext was updated on September 22, 2026 and Receipt Scanner on September 23, 2026.

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