Expense vs Deductly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Expense
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Share group expenses directly in iMessage. Add all your expenses and send the report straight to the conversation so "Jake gets paid back for buying everyone's ticket" and "Dimitrije can figure out how much he owes Bimal because he forgot his credit card". - Add all your transactions to a single report - Divide expenses evenly or by weight/percentage - Review the breakdown and totals - Send the report to the conversation - Open the report to view transactions and add additional expenses
Deductly
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Deductly is an all-in-one business expense and subscription tracker built for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who want to stay organized, maximize deductions, and simplify tax season. Scan receipts, import bank and credit card statements, and track mileage. Deductly helps categorize and organize your expenses automatically, while clearly flagging anything that may need a second look. Features: ⢠AI receipt scanning and expense categorization ⢠Bank and credit card statement imports with automatic duplicate detection ⢠Mileage tracking with automatic deduction calculations ⢠Subscription tracking connected to your expense history ⢠Smart deduction workflows with a clear review queue for uncertain expenses ⢠Split expenses across multiple categories ⢠Multiple business workspaces with collaborator support ⢠Accountant-ready report exports ⢠Real-time dashboards with monthly and all-time summaries Spend less time organizing expenses and more time running your business. Deductly keeps your financial records organized, your deductions visible, and your information ready when tax season arrives.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Expense at daily against Deductly's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Expense ships an update daily, Deductly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Expense | Deductly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily ā better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BIMAL BHAGRATH | Enzo Smith |
In-app purchases
Expense
No in-app purchases
Deductly
No in-app purchases









