# iA Mobile vs Spendro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spendro at 100% against iA Mobile's 34%. Spendro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). iA Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (260 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spendro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iA Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spendro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iA Mobile has 260 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of iA Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spendro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iA Mobile | Spendro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ia-mobile/id605490420/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendro-expense-tracker/id6751124622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 263 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Industrielle Alliance, Assurance et services financiers inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605490423) | [GUO YAN WEI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833519634) |

## What reviewers say

### iA Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ia-mobile/id605490420)

Manage your group insurance benefits and monitor your retirement savings and investments. Submit claims, track reimbursements, check drug coverage, and view investment performance. Access your financial information anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Submit insurance claims securely, Track claims and reimbursements, Check prescription drug coverage, Monitor retirement savings and investments, View investment performance, Make voluntary contributions, Use smartphone as insurance card

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive navigation
- 🚀 Fast access to information
- 💼 Consolidated account view across products
- 📊 Good investment performance reporting
- 🎯 Simple claim submission process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔓 Persistent login and authentication issues
- ⏱️ Slow performance compared to competitors
- 📱 Limited mobile app functionality vs desktop
- 🔄 Constant forced updates blocking access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login attempts
- Authentication fails despite correct credentials
- Face recognition not working reliably
- Password not saving when selected
- App closes unexpectedly after authentication

**Requested features**

- iPad/tablet version with landscape mode support
- Unit price and share quantity details for investments
- Coverage balance tracking (physio, massage, etc.)
- Auto/home insurance integration
- Life insurance product visibility


### Spendro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendro-expense-tracker/id6751124622)

Effortlessly record, understand, and manage your finances with a privacy-first approach. Track spending, create custom budgets, and gain visual insights into your money. Collaborate with family or partners on shared wallets.

**Highlights:** Fast manual transaction entry, Location-aware transaction pre-filling, Split expenses across categories, Attach photos and notes to entries, Automate recurring expenses, Visual spending and income reports, Customizable budgeting tools, Shared wallets for collaboration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iA Mobile free?

iA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spendro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iA Mobile or Spendro?

Spendro is rated higher. iA Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Spendro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iA Mobile or Spendro have ads?

Neither iA Mobile nor Spendro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iA Mobile or Spendro?

iA Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spendro every 2 weeks. Most recently, iA Mobile was updated on October 16, 2026 and Spendro on October 16, 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.*