Xpend vs ZenBudget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Xpend
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Xpend is the ultimate expense tracking app designed to simplify the way you manage your finances. With an intuitive interface, Xpend categorizes your expenses, helping you understand where your money is going without overwhelming you with unnecessary features. Easily track your spending, view average monthly expenses for each category, and adjust your habits to spend more or less based on your financial goals. Xpend is perfect for those who want a streamlined approach to budgeting, and we're continuously adding exciting new features to enhance your experience. Start taking control of your finances today with Xpend!
ZenBudget
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ZenBudget is a mindful budgeting app that asks you to record every expense yourself. Skip the bank links and receipt scannersβby entering each purchase manually, you relive the moment of spending and bring unconscious out-flows into clear view. Designed for quiet, Zen-like consistency, the app feels frictionless to open and log. Siri and Shortcuts support make quick capture even easier. All your data stays in sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Xpend at daily against ZenBudget's fortnightly. Xpend also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). ZenBudget's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Xpend ships an update daily, ZenBudget fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Xpend | ZenBudget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shiyas Shanvas | Kouki Saito |
In-app purchases
Xpend
No in-app purchases
ZenBudget
No in-app purchases









