iSpend vs MyMoneyPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
iSpend
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iSpend-CBT is a simple expense tracker. Before spending money, open the app and describe the purchase as either necessary or discretionary. Your expense will be recorded. At a glance, you can see your spending habits. You can set budgets and export your spending history as a spreadsheet.
MyMoneyPal
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MyMoneyPal is the personal finance app that actually fits how you live, not just how you wish you spent money. Whether you're trying to stop overspending, save toward a goal, or manage finances with a partner, MyMoneyPal gives you the clearest picture of your money with the least effort. 4 WAYS TO ADD EXPENSES โข Type it manually in seconds โข Snap a receipt, AI reads the amount and category โข Speak it out loud, just say "coffee, $4.50" โข Upload a document or bank statement Our AI (powered by OpenAI) automatically categorises every transaction so you never have to think twice. YOUR SPENDING LIFELINE Watch your real-time spending curve trend across the month. At a glance, know whether you're on track to hit your budget, before it's too late to adjust. GOALS THAT FLEX WITH YOU Set a monthly or yearly spending goal, then override it for specific months when life costs more. Going on holiday? Set a higher limit for July. Back to normal in August. 10 BUILT-IN CATEGORIES + YOUR OWN Groceries, Dining, Transport, Health, Housing, Entertainment, Shopping, Education, Personal Care, and Other, all ready out of the box. Add unlimited custom categories with your own icon and colour. TRAVEL MODE (PREMIUM) Traveling? Log in any local currency and MyMoneyPal converts every expense to your home currency automatically. Supports 145 currencies worldwide. COUPLES ACCOUNT (PREMIUM) Manage money together without losing your personal view. Invite your partner with a single code, then toggle between your personal account and your shared view anytime. Perfect for couples who want visibility without micromanaging. CALENDAR VIEW Browse any month or year and see exactly what you spent on any day. Spot patterns, plan ahead, and review the past, all in one scroll. PRIVATE & SECURE Your financial data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell your data or use it for advertising. You can delete your account at any time, data is held for 30 days so you can change your mind. MyMoneyPal is free to download with all core features included. The Couples Account and Travel Mode is available as an optional subscription. Download free and take control of your money today. Terms of Service: https://mymoneypal.app/terms Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSpend at none against MyMoneyPal's 4. iSpend also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). MyMoneyPal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MyMoneyPal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iSpend asks for nothing beyond the download.
iSpend ships an update fortnightly, MyMoneyPal monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | iSpend | MyMoneyPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spencer Marks | MUHAMMAD SALMAN |
In-app purchases
iSpend
No in-app purchases
MyMoneyPal
- Couples Account โ Monthly$2.991 Month
- Travel Mode โ Monthly$3.991 Month
- Couples Account โ Annual$29.991 Year
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- Travel Mode โ Annual$39.991 Year







