# Expenzio vs CoolMeow

The clearest difference is update cadence: CoolMeow at every 3 days against Expenzio's every 3 weeks. CoolMeow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Expenzio's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expenzio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CoolMeow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoolMeow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expenzio has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Expenzio ships an update every 3 weeks, CoolMeow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expenzio | CoolMeow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expenzio-expense-tracker/id6670337467/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolmeow-split-expenses/id6762512126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balaji Venkatesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556431920) | [晨龙 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655051577) |

## What reviewers say

### Expenzio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expenzio-expense-tracker/id6670337467)

This minimal finance app helps you easily manage your spending. It categorizes expenses, allowing you to analyze spending trends and search transactions by query, account, or category. The app also provides extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Expense categorization, Spending trend analysis, Transaction search, Customization options, Minimalist interface

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Tip Pro | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip Pro Max | $9.00 | one-time |


### CoolMeow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolmeow-split-expenses/id6762512126)

Track shared expenses and attach receipts for couples, families, or groups. Organize household costs, trip spending, and everyday purchases with notes and photos. AI assists with searching and organizing records.

**Highlights:** Shared ledgers for groups, Expense tracking, Receipt and photo attachments, Notes for records, AI-powered search, Organize spending

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expenzio free?

Expenzio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CoolMeow free?

CoolMeow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Expenzio or CoolMeow?

CoolMeow is rated higher. Expenzio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CoolMeow averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Expenzio or CoolMeow have ads?

Neither Expenzio nor CoolMeow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Expenzio or CoolMeow?

Expenzio ships an update every 3 weeks, and CoolMeow every 3 days. Most recently, Expenzio was updated on November 8, 2026 and CoolMeow on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
