Comparison

iTax vs Recap

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

Head to head
About

iTax

Easily calculate taxes, tips, and discounts for everyday expenses. Track spending over time, split bills, and compare tax rates globally. Designed for simplicity and speed, it offers seamless calculations and shareable receipts.

Highlights
  • Tax, tip, and discount calculations
  • Spending tracking with Trends
  • Bill splitting
  • Customizable item categorization
  • Save tax rates for locations
  • International tax rate comparison
  • Shareable digital receipts
Features
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iTax makes calculating taxes, tips, discounts, and total costs easier than ever. Whether you're splitting a bill, checking sales tax, or tracking your spending, iTax gives you fast and comprehensive results. Designed for Efficiency, With Simplicity Built for everyday use, iTax presents a clean, easy-to-follow design that gets you answers instantly. Nothing complicated — just seamless, immediate calculations. Now Smarter Than Ever • Track your spending over time with Trends • iCloud sync keeps your data accessible across all devices • International Mode lets you use iTax anywhere in the world Customize Your Costs • Add as many items as you want and categorize them for quick reference • Apply discounts or take off custom percentages effortlessly • Save tax rates for frequently visited locations with Tax Profiles for one-tap calculations • Tip up to 35% and split bills with up to 35 people Compare Tax Rates Wondering how much tax varies between locations? iTax now lets you compare rates with real-time updates, so you always know what to expect. Smart, Shareable Receipts Get a beautifully designed receipt that breaks down every detail — perfect for saving, sharing, or tracking expenses.

About

Recap

Features
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Recap - Expense Management is the ultimate tool for businesses and professionals to track and manage expenses seamlessly. Whether you're a freelancer, a small business owner, or part of a corporate team, Recap ensures smooth financial workflows with powerful features: 1. Smart Expense Tracking – Log and categorise expenses effortlessly. 2. Receipt Scanning (OCR) – Auto-extract details from receipts in seconds. 3. Multi-Currency & Travel Support – Convert and manage expenses globally. 4. Policy Compliance Alerts – Ensure expenses align with company policies. 5. Approval Workflow – Submit and approve expenses within teams. 6. Seamless Integrations – Sync with accounting tools for automated reports. 7. Offline Mode – Record expenses anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

iTax4 screens
Recap4 screens

Verdict

The call

iTax and Recap are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iTax versus Recap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTaxRecap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter AustinYatra.com

In-app purchases

None

iTax

No in-app purchases

None

Recap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTax free?
iTax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recap free?
Recap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTax or Recap have ads?
Neither iTax nor Recap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTax or Recap?
iTax ships an update monthly, and Recap monthly. Most recently, iTax was updated on October 30, 2026 and Recap on October 30, 2026.

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