Comparison

Dext vs Accelo

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

Head to head
About

Dext

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
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Dext is the best expense tracker app that effortlessly extracts data from receipts or invoices, regardless of their size or quantity, ensuring you remain in control of your expenses wherever you are. It meticulously itemizes and categorizes this data, offering valuable insights into your business. By leveraging Dext, you can make informed decisions, save time, and seamlessly integrate expenses into your accounting systems. As a cloud-based easy expense management solution, once you sign up for Dext through the app, you gain access to various expense management features and submission methods across different devices. - Submit receipts via Mobile app - Upload expenses from your computer - Email Invoices via your dedicated Dext Prepare email-in address - Set up a Fetch connection with a supplier Key Benefits: * Expense data extraction with a simple snap: Our Optical Character Recognition, with 99.9% accuracy and combined with AI, digitizes any receipts, bills, and invoices, decoding even handwriting. * Experience even faster, automated integration with your suppliers and accountants: Your expense data seamlessly travels from 1,400+ suppliers – such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks. We manage expense tracking, reconciliation, categorization for a simplified tax compliance. * Trustworthy data & receipt tracker: We excel in bookkeeping automation, ensuring reliable extraction and reconciliation of item transactions. No glitches, just an easy flow of expense data that enables faster business decisions. Key App features: - Camera modes: Single mode to extract a single receipt, multiple mode to capture several expenses (Dext separates each photo into a separate item), and combine mode to capture expense data spread over several pages or for very long receipts (Dext combines photos into one item). - Connect to QuickBooks (QBO) and Xero from the app: This new feature integrates software with just a couple of taps, enabling you to start tracking and sending expenses automatically to your accountant. If you work with other software like Sage, you can still connect your expenses via our cloud system on the web. - Expense itemization across all submission methods: Your data will then be categorized by industry type, expense category, document type (receipt, invoice, bank statement, credit note), owner, submission details, supplier, currency, tax amount, payment status, and more. Each of these fields can be easily edited and managed with a single tap. Three different bookkeeping workspaces: Cost data to keep track of the receipts, invoices and other expenses that your business uses to purchase goods and services. Sales workspace to track the invoices and other financial documents that your business issues to its customers for payment. Expense reports to collate an individual’s reimbursable payments. REASONS TO TRY DEXT Save hours each month by streamlining expenses, data entry, reconciliation, and categorization. Facilitate real-time submission of expense reports by employees. Whether they are on a business trip or dining out. Centralize all your documents on Dext (invoices, expense reports, bank statements, bills, receipt data, etc.) As the best bookkeeping app in the market, Dext ensures your receipt data is safely stored using bank-level encryption and fully GDPR compliant Start your 14-day free trial today! Main integrations: Xero QuickBooks online Sage accounting FreeAgent KashFlow Gusto Dropbox & More Awards: * 2024 - Winner - ‘Small Business App Partner of the Year’ (Xero Awards UK and Australia) * 2023 Winner - ‘Best Accounting Cloud-Based Software Company’ (SME News - IT Awards) * 2023 Winner - ‘Best Accounting Pre-Accounting Automation Specialists 2023’ (Acquisition International) Privacy policy: https://www.dext.com/eu/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.dext.com/eu/terms-and-conditions

About

Accelo

This business productivity tool offers a redesigned mobile experience for managing projects, tracking time, and communicating with clients. Access key information, log work, manage tasks, and submit expenses on the go.

Highlights
  • Redesigned Home Screen
  • Effortless Timesheet Tracking
  • Global Search Functionality
  • Team and Client Stream Updates
  • Quick Actions for Work Logs
  • Task Management with Timers
  • On-the-go Expense Submission
Features
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Introducing the Redesigned Accelo Mobile App! Your ultimate companion to the Accelo web platform is now better than ever. Our latest update focuses on features designed specifically for mobile users. Quick Access to Key Information * Home Screen: Prioritize your work and find what you need faster on the new Home screen. * Timesheet: Effortlessly track your daily working hours. * Global Search: Find the information you need with a simple search. * Stream: Stay in the know about the latest updates and activities between your team and clients. * View Screens: Access companies, contacts, sales, and tickets to easily monitor progress on projects, milestones, and tasks. Create Quick Actions * Work Log: Record your work hours or calls in just a few taps. * Timers: Manage and track your tasks with built-in timers. * Expenses: Quickly submit and approve expenses wherever you are. * Messages: Quickly communicate with clients using easy, on-the-go messaging. * Tasks: Organize and track your tasks efficiently. Stay tuned for new features that will further enhance your Accelo experience. Get ready for smart, on-the-go productivity! Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at support@accelo.com with your ideas, feedback, or questions. By downloading and using the Accelo app, you agree to our Terms of Service. Minimum Requirements: iOS 13.

Screenshots

Dext4 screens
Accelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dext at 64% against Accelo's 0%. Dext also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 9). Accelo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.1). On price, ads and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dext holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dext has 7.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Dext's written reviews are positive against 0% of Accelo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, Accelo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dext versus Accelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDextAccelo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.5K ratings) — better2.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.5K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.115.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDext Software LimitedAccelo Inc.

Customer experience

Dext

All ratings7,485 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews423 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative28.6%

Accelo

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

Dext

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Accelo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Dext

Subscriptions15
  • Business (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • Business Plus (Monthly)$25.491 Month
  • Business - 5 users, 250 docs$40.991 Month
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  • Business - 6 users, 300 docs$48.991 Month
  • Business - 7 users, 350 docs$49.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$50.991 Month
  • Business - 9 users, 450 docs$59.991 Month
  • Business - 8 users, 400 docs$63.991 Month
  • Business - 10 users, 500 docs$69.991 Month
  • Business (Annual)$124.991 Year
  • Business Plus (Annual)$244.991 Year
  • Business - 5 users, 250 docs$394.991 Year
  • Business - 6 users, 300 docs$399.991 Year
  • Premium (Annual)$449.991 Year
  • Business - 8 users, 400 docs$499.991 Year
None

Accelo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dext free?
Dext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Accelo free?
Accelo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dext or Accelo?
Dext is rated higher. Dext averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Accelo averages 2.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Dext or Accelo have ads?
Neither Dext nor Accelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dext or Accelo?
Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, and Accelo every 2 months. Most recently, Dext was updated on October 10, 2026 and Accelo on October 2, 2026.

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