Comparison

Squirrel vs Boring Expenses

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

Head to head
About

Squirrel

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Squirrel is a simple and private expense tracker. It works just as you would expect without overcomplicating your experience. It does not track you in any way and does not send your data anywhere. Key features: - Quick and easy UI Native design - you already know how it works. No unnecessary features to slow you down. - Free Squirrel is free from ads and subscriptions. It does not require an account nor collects any data. - Exchange rates Squirrel has exchange rates for over 150 currencies updated every hour. Perfect for travel! You can find the link to the source code on our website or inside the app in the «About» menu.

About

Boring Expenses

This app provides a simple, private way to track your spending without complex features or sign-ups. It focuses solely on expenses, offering quick entry and clear visual reports. Your data is securely stored in your iCloud and remains invisible to the developer.

Highlights
  • One-tap expense entry
  • Interactive spending charts
  • Customizable categories with icons
  • Quick filters by date and category
  • CSV data export
  • Offline functionality
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Where does your money actually go? Boring Expenses shows you in seconds — a tiny, beautifully boring expense tracker that's 100% free, ad-free, private, and sign-up-free. Your data lives in your personal iCloud, end-to-end encrypted by Apple and invisible to us. JUST EXPENSES — NOTHING ELSE - No income tracking — total focus on spending - No multiple accounts — one number, the whole picture - No complicated budgets or category limits - No welcome screens or personal surveys - No bank connections — log each expense by hand, like a journal - No subscriptions, ads, trackers, or analytics - Apple-only — native look, feel, and animations WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT - Ready in the first second: no questionnaires, budget setup, paywalls, or registration - Truly free: no "premium" tiers, no nagging for donations - Private by design: expenses stay in encrypted iCloud, never shared - Works fully offline - Tiny and fast: opens instantly - No category caps: seeing your trends over weeks and months builds smarter habits on its own KEY FEATURES - One-tap expense entry: pick a category, type the amount — done - Beautiful interactive charts that update instantly — week, month, year - 100+ icons and colors to make categories your own - Quick filters by date and category - CSV export: pull your data into Excel or anywhere, anytime - Apple Watch app and Home Screen widgets - Full Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support - Light and dark themes with a true native iPhone feel START TODAY Download Boring Expenses and build smarter everyday spending habits — one tap at a time. Thanks for reading to the end — have a great day! Questions or ideas? Open Settings > Feedback to message the developer directly. Enjoying the app? A quick App Store review means the world.

Screenshots

Squirrel4 screens
Boring Expenses4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Squirrel at 15.0 against Boring Expenses's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squirrel ships an update every 2 months, Boring Expenses monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Squirrel versus Boring Expenses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquirrelBoring Expenses
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail MikhailovDmitry Kulizhnikov

In-app purchases

None

Squirrel

No in-app purchases

None

Boring Expenses

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squirrel free?
Squirrel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boring Expenses free?
Boring Expenses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squirrel or Boring Expenses have ads?
Neither Squirrel nor Boring Expenses shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squirrel or Boring Expenses?
Squirrel ships an update every 2 months, and Boring Expenses monthly. Most recently, Squirrel was updated on August 4, 2026 and Boring Expenses on September 14, 2026.

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