# Expense Keep vs Spending Log

The clearest difference is rating: Spending Log at 4.9 against Expense Keep's 4.4. Spending Log also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Expense Keep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expense Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spending Log sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spending Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expense Keep has 1.7K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Expense Keep's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spending Log's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Expense Keep ships an update every 6 weeks, Spending Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expense Keep | Spending Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-keep-envelope-budget/id601885495/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-log/id1118395662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tayson Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/601885498) | [MoneyBudgie](https://appshunter.io/developer/354069981) |

## What reviewers say

### Expense Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-keep-envelope-budget/id601885495)

This app offers a simple and fast way to track expenses and income, helping users manage their finances and save money. It allows for organizing funds into separate accounts or spending envelopes, with features for recurring transactions and detailed monthly history.

**Highlights:** Track expenses and income, Organize money into accounts/envelopes, Set up recurring transactions, View monthly history and cash flow, Create custom expense categories, Transfer money between accounts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expense Keep Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📊 Helpful expense tracking and visualization
- 🔁 Recurring expense and income management
- 🧠 Useful for budgeting and financial awareness
- 💰 Good value for the paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 🔒 Lack of cloud backup and data sync
- 📄 Limited export and reporting options
- 🔧 Inability to edit expense categories
- 💸 Some features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after recent update
- Dark mode functionality is broken
- Recurring expense dates not updating correctly
- Unable to export data or send feedback in-app

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple currencies
- Implement a monthly budgeting feature
- Allow customization of expense categories
- Improve data export and reporting options
- Integrate cloud backup and cross-device sync


### Spending Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-log/id1118395662)

Track your income and expenses to understand where your money goes. Categorize transactions, analyze spending habits, and set alerts to stay in control of your finances. Highly configurable to suit your personal needs.

**Highlights:** Log income and expenses, Categorize transactions, Analyze spending by category and time period, Manage multiple accounts, Set balance alerts, Secure passcode entry, View transactions in bank statement format

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Descriptions with Transactions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited number of Accounts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recurring Transactions & Recurring Account Transfers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Order of Categories & Accounts | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transaction CSV Export, Multi-Delete & Filter | $1.99 | one-time |
| App Customisation using Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO - All Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expense Keep free?

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

### Is Spending Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Expense Keep or Spending Log?

Spending Log is rated higher. Expense Keep averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Spending Log averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Expense Keep or Spending Log have ads?

Spending Log shows ads; Expense Keep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Expense Keep or Spending Log?

Expense Keep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spending Log monthly. Most recently, Expense Keep was updated on October 15, 2026 and Spending Log on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*