Comparison

ExpensesList vs Finote

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

Head to head
About

ExpensesList

Features
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1. Always display the income/expenditure details and balance for the current month on the homepage, providing a clear overview. (How much money is available to spend this month?) 2. The homepage shows the total income and expenditure for the current month, as well as the types and amounts of each income/expenditure category. (Where did the money go?) 3. Customize and edit the text of income/expenditure categories. (What are the details of income and expenditure?) 4. Clicking on an income or expenditure category reveals the details of each item for that category in the current month. (You can check data from several months ago.) 5. Historical data is statistically organized by month, showing income/expenditure details for each month, and can be updated at any time. (You can see which month you spent more and here the money went.) 6. The settlement balance for the current month is automatically carried over to the next month. (Save a little more this month, and you can spend a little more next month.) 7. If the expenditure exceeds the income for the current month, expenditure items are displayed in red. (Red indicates overspending and serves as a warning.) 8. If the settlement balance for the current month is negative, the entire row for that month turns red. (An entirely red row is a severe warning indicating overspending.)

About

Finote

This app helps you manage your finances by tracking expenses and setting budget goals. It also reminds you of important dates like birthdays and anniversaries, all within a calming interface.

Highlights
  • Smart expense tracking
  • Budget goal setting
  • Anniversary and birthday reminders
  • Visual spending reports
  • PDF export and sharing
  • Local data storage
Features
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Finote is a simple expense tracker and budget planner designed to help you understand your spending and stay on budget — while never forgetting important dates. More than just a finance app, Finote combines daily expense tracking with thoughtful anniversary reminders, helping you stay organized in both money and moments. With its soft lavender interface, Finote brings calm and clarity to your daily finances and life routines. Key Features Smart Expense Tracking – Quickly log income and expenses to keep a clear view of your spending and budget. Budget Goals – Set spending limits and receive gentle reminders to stay mindful and in control. Anniversary & Birthday Reminders – Remember birthdays, anniversaries, and meaningful dates so you never miss a special moment. Visual Reports – Automatically generate weekly, monthly, and yearly summaries to understand your spending patterns. PDF Export & Sharing – Export your expense reports as PDFs to save or share your bills anytime. Local Storage – Your data stays on your device only, private and secure. Finote makes tracking expenses feel warm and human — not just about numbers, but about capturing life’s little joys. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ExpensesList4 screens
Finote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExpensesList at none against Finote's 7. Finote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Finote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ExpensesList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExpensesList ships an update monthly, Finote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ExpensesList versus Finote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpensesListFinote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerchewang wu华 郑

In-app purchases

None

ExpensesList

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Finote

Subscriptions4
  • monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Membership$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is ExpensesList free?
ExpensesList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Finote free?
Finote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExpensesList or Finote have ads?
Neither ExpensesList nor Finote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExpensesList or Finote?
ExpensesList ships an update monthly, and Finote every 2 weeks. Most recently, ExpensesList was updated on October 2, 2026 and Finote on October 5, 2026.

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