Comparison

BillNote vs SpendNote

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

Head to head
About

BillNote

This finance app offers a unique 3-level categorization system for detailed expense tracking. Manage multiple financial books for personal or business use with customizable icons and insightful charts. It's designed for users needing precise financial organization.

Highlights
  • Unique 3-level categories
  • Multi-books support
  • Customizable icons and backgrounds
  • Insightful charts and trend lines
  • Clean and fast interface
  • Detailed spending organization
Features
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Why BillNote? Most expense trackers only offer 2 levels of categories (e.g., Food > Lunch). But for you, that's not enough. BillNote introduces a unique "3-Level Category" system (e.g., Food > Lunch > Sandwich), combined with powerful "Multi-Books" support. Whether it's daily expenses, travel budgets, or small business accounts, BillNote keeps everything perfectly organized. Key Features: Unique 3-Level Categories Go deeper than other apps. Organize your spending with sub-sub-categories for precise tracking. Multi-Books Support Separate your "Personal", "Family", or "Business" finances easily. Free users can create up to 2 separate ledgers! Simple & Customizable - Over 100+ built-in icons covering all scenarios. - Customize ledger backgrounds to match your style. - Clean interface, fast entry, no clutter. Insightful Charts Visualize your cash flow with intuitive trend lines and pie charts. See exactly where your money goes. [Perfect For] - Users who need more detailed categorization than standard apps provide. - Anyone managing multiple accounts (Personal/Business). - Minimalists who want a clean, fast expense tracker. Download BillNote today and master your money with precision! Subscription Details 1. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. 2. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 3. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. 4. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://billnotesite.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://billnotesite.web.app/terms.html

About

SpendNote

Features
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Track expenses and income in seconds, plan monthly budgets, and understand where your money goes—without creating an account or connecting a bank. SpendNote is a private, offline-first expense tracker and budget planner. Your ledger stays on your device by default, with no ads and no third-party analytics SDKs. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No account required to start • No ads and no ad SDKs • No bank connection required • Your ledger stays on your device by default • No third-party analytics SDKs MADE FOR THE EVERYDAY • Fast amount entry for expenses and income • Useful default categories plus free custom categories • Monthly overview, budget progress, recent activity, search, and repeat bills • Notes, dates, local backup and restore • Recent CSV export in the free plan • Face ID protection when you want it UNDERSTAND WHAT CHANGED Use on-device insights, monthly review, and filtered reports to see category drivers, compare periods, and answer specific spending questions without uploading your ledger. SPENDNOTE PRO Pro adds advanced filtered reports, recurring-cost control, deeper trends, unlimited budgets, private Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and full-history or filtered CSV export. Widgets show simple budget status without exposing transaction details. SpendNote Pro is an auto-renewable subscription available monthly or yearly. Eligible new subscribers may receive a 7-day free trial. Prices, billing currency, tax, and trial availability are shown by Apple before purchase and can vary by storefront. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after a trial ends. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore purchases is available in the app. SpendNote is a personal budgeting and bookkeeping aid, not a financial institution. It does not provide investment, tax, legal, loan, banking, or credit advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BillNote4 screens
SpendNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpendNote at none against BillNote's shown. BillNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. BillNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SpendNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BillNote ships an update every 5 days, SpendNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BillNote versus SpendNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBillNoteSpendNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer驷旭 姚焕为 叶

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BillNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium1 Year trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Forever$11.99
2 purchases

SpendNote

Subscriptions2
  • SpendNote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SpendNote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is BillNote free?
BillNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpendNote free?
SpendNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BillNote or SpendNote have ads?
BillNote shows ads; SpendNote does not.
Which is updated more often, BillNote or SpendNote?
BillNote ships an update every 5 days, and SpendNote every 3 days. Most recently, BillNote was updated on October 7, 2026 and SpendNote on September 28, 2026.

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