# Pocket Expense 6 vs XpenseTracker Pro

The clearest difference is rating: XpenseTracker Pro at 4.7 against Pocket Expense 6's 3.9. XpenseTracker Pro also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Expense 6 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and XpenseTracker Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XpenseTracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 696 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Pocket Expense 6's written reviews are positive against 77% of XpenseTracker Pro's.

Pocket Expense 6 ships an update every 2 weeks, XpenseTracker Pro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Expense 6 | XpenseTracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-expense-6/id424575621/reviews) | **[4.7 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpensetracker-pro/id1562873528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 696 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 106 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Silverware Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284918924) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Expense 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-expense-6/id424575621)

Manage your personal finances by tracking accounts, categorizing transactions, and monitoring bills. Set budgets to control spending and achieve savings goals. Gain insights into your financial habits with powerful statistics and reports.

**Highlights:** Track multiple financial accounts, Budget management and spending control, Bill tracking with reminders, Transaction categorization, Savings goal achievement, Detailed financial statistics and reports, Password protection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful charts and graphs
- 💰 Useful for managing finances
- 🎨 Nice design and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🗑️ Data loss after updates
- 💸 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔒 Account recovery issues

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions being duplicated or deleted unexpectedly
- Incorrect account balances after updates
- Inability to delete or edit recurring transactions
- Sync failures between iPhone and iPad versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom budget cycles
- Option to exclude credit card balances from net worth
- Improved backup and restore functionality
- Integration with bank accounts for automatic syncing


### XpenseTracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpensetracker-pro/id1562873528)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Track mileage and expenses with a powerful, user-friendly app. Customize categories, payment types, and fields to suit your needs. Includes easy mileage tracking with GPS and receipt photo capture. Export reports in various formats.

**Highlights:** Expense and mileage tracking, Customizable categories and fields, Receipt photo capture, GPS mileage tracking, Exportable reports (CSV, PDF, IIF), Multi-currency support, Data backup to iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Usage | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Usage PLUS AutoTrack | $3.99 | per month |
| Low Usage-25 scans per mo. | $8.99 | per month |
| Moderate Usage-50 scans per mo | $12.99 | per month |
| High Usage-100 scans per mo | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Usage | $32.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Usage PLUS AutoTrack | $43.99 | per year |
| Up to 10 additional scans. | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 💰 Practically free
- 🙌 Excellent for expense tracking
- 🗓️ Simplifies tax season
- 🔍 Intuitive and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Sync and data loss issues
- 🔒 Unclear subscription terms
- 🚫 Limitations on free version
- 🤔 Confusing upgrade process

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to edit decimal points in mileage
- Subscription issues causing inability to add new entries
- Data loss and inability to restore backups

**Requested features**

- Recurring expense management
- Advanced reporting and analytics
- Automatic mileage tracking
- Integration with accounting software
- Dark mode and UI customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Expense 6 free?

Pocket Expense 6 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XpenseTracker Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Expense 6 or XpenseTracker Pro?

XpenseTracker Pro is rated higher. Pocket Expense 6 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while XpenseTracker Pro averages 4.7 from 696 ratings.

### Do Pocket Expense 6 or XpenseTracker Pro have ads?

Pocket Expense 6 shows ads; XpenseTracker Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Expense 6 or XpenseTracker Pro?

Pocket Expense 6 ships an update every 2 weeks, and XpenseTracker Pro every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Expense 6 was updated on October 20, 2026 and XpenseTracker Pro on October 18, 2026.

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