# iSum vs Expenses

The clearest difference is rating: Expenses at 4.8 against iSum's 4.1. Expenses also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 24) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSum sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Expenses sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Expenses holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expenses has 1.8K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iSum's written reviews are positive against 87% of Expenses's.

iSum ships an update fortnightly, Expenses every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSum | Expenses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isum/id435350676/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expenses-spending-tracker/id1492055171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZEN PLUS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/317808580) | [BLUE COMET LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492055170) |

## What reviewers say

### iSum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isum/id435350676)

Easily track expenses, time, and various other metrics with a beautifully redesigned, user-friendly interface. Gain insights into your data with totals, averages, and trends, and export your information conveniently.

**Highlights:** Simplified and intuitive interface, Versatile tracking of expenses, time, and metrics, Customizable group organization, In-depth data insights and trend overviews, CSV data export functionality, Support for tracking negative numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iSum Annual Subscription | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
- 💡 Useful for tracking expenses and budgeting
- 🔒 Secure and private data storage
- ⭐ Great customer service and responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection or security features
- 💰 Subscription model or paid upgrade concerns
- 📂 Limited number of categories or lists
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring previous purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Notes or descriptions disappearing after edits
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Incorrect date/time recording for entries

**Requested features**

- Add more category options
- Implement iCloud or cloud sync support
- Include a daily/weekly/monthly expense summary
- Allow customization of currency and date formats
- Provide a password protection or lock screen feature


### Expenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expenses-spending-tracker/id1492055171)

Easily track your spending and income in any currency with this private finance app. Organize expenses with custom categories and gain insights into your spending habits through intuitive charts and trends. Collaborate with others on shared sheets and sync data across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Expense and income tracking, Multi-currency support with auto exchange rates, Customizable categories, Spending trend analysis, Real-time sheet sharing, Private by design, no account needed, Data import/export (CSV)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expenses Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Expenses Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Expenses Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward functionality
- 🔒 No bank account required
- 💡 Flexible customization options
- 🚀 Seamless iCloud sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Sharing/collaboration issues
- 💡 Lack of advanced budgeting features
- 💡 Missing subcategories and reporting options
- 🔒 Requirement to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing transaction data after updates
- Inconsistent balance display
- Unresponsive UI elements

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders/groups for sheets
- Option to view combined stats across sheets
- Recurring expense/income tracking
- Improved sorting and filtering of transactions
- Budget comparison and forecasting tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSum free?

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

### Is Expenses free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSum or Expenses?

Expenses is rated higher. iSum averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Expenses averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do iSum or Expenses have ads?

Neither iSum nor Expenses shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSum or Expenses?

iSum ships an update fortnightly, and Expenses every 5 days. Most recently, iSum was updated on October 23, 2026 and Expenses on October 25, 2026.

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