Comparison

Receipt Scanner vs ReceiptShield

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

Head to head
About

Receipt Scanner

Effortlessly track expenses by scanning receipts. The app uses OCR to extract details like merchant, date, and total, automatically categorizing and organizing your spending for easy budgeting and reporting.

Highlights
  • Smart OCR receipt scanning
  • Automatic expense categorization
  • Filter by category, date, or amount
  • Searchable transaction history
  • CSV & PDF report export
  • iCloud sync across devices
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Save time and avoid manual data entry. Simply scan your receipts and the app will automatically read the merchant, date, total, and other important details. Everything is organised instantly so you can stay on top of your expenses without the hassle. Key Features: • Smart OCR – Extracts totals, tax, dates, and merchant details with high accuracy. • Automatic Categorisation – Expenses are instantly sorted into clean, customisable categories. • Organised by Category – Filter by category, date, or amount for clear budgeting. • Searchable History – Quickly find any past receipt or transaction. • CSV & PDF Reports – Export detailed reports for accounting, taxes, or sharing. • iCloud Sync – Your receipts stay backed up and accessible across all devices. • Private & Secure – Your data stays yours. Nothing is shared or sold. Subscription: • This app offers auto-renewing subscriptions. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase and renewal. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal anytime in your account settings. By using this app, you agree to our: - Terms of Service: https://oliverappstudio.com/terms-of-service - Privacy Policy: https://oliverappstudio.com/privacy-policy

About

ReceiptShield

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ReceiptShield makes it easy to scan, organize, and track every receipt — so you're always ready for tax season, expense reports, or a quick spending check. SCAN & ORGANIZE IN SECONDS Point your camera at any receipt and ReceiptShield instantly captures the merchant name, total, date, tax, and individual line items. No manual typing. Choose from three scan modes: auto-detect edges, take a photo, or upload from your gallery. You can even paste receipt text directly. AI-POWERED ACCURACY Our OCR engine extracts every detail from your receipts with high accuracy. AI Pro subscribers get enhanced parsing that identifies line items, suggests categories, and refines merchant names — saving you even more time. SMART EXPENSE CATEGORIES Create custom categories (Meals, Travel, Office Supplies, etc.) and assign them to receipts with a single tap. Split receipts across multiple categories or assign categories per line item for detailed tracking. TAX-READY EXPORTS When tax season arrives, export your receipts as a Full Tax Package (summary + transactions + evidence index), a QuickBooks-compatible CSV, or a printable PDF. Choose your date range and share directly with your CPA. SPENDING INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS See your monthly spending at a glance with category breakdowns, spending trends, and proof health scores. Know exactly where your money goes and how strong your receipt documentation is. CLOUD BACKUP & PROOF PROTECTION Never lose a receipt again. Pro subscribers get secure cloud backup with encrypted uploads. Every receipt gets a proof strength rating so you know which records need attention before an audit. TEAM & BUSINESS FEATURES Business plans include a full web portal for team receipt management: • Invite team members with role-based permissions (Owner, Admin, Editor, Viewer) • Approval workflows with spending limits and daily/monthly caps • Shared categories, budgets, and scheduled reports • Team analytics with per-member spending breakdowns • Audit log tracking every action across your organization BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Batch scanning for multiple receipts at once • Return deadline and warranty expiry reminders • Search and filter by merchant, date, amount, or category • Tag receipts for custom organization • Dark mode support PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST Your data is encrypted before it leaves your device. Receipt images are stored securely with signed URLs. AI processing is opt-in only, and all data sent to AI services is stripped of personally identifiable information. You control your data — delete individual receipts or your entire account at any time. FLEXIBLE PLANS • Free: 30 receipts with ads • Pro: Unlimited receipts, cloud backup, tax exports, no ads • AI Pro: Everything in Pro plus AI-powered parsing and insights • Family: Share with up to 4 family members • Business Pro & AI: Full team portal with approval workflows Download ReceiptShield today and take control of your receipts. Not tax advice; verify deductions with a qualified CPA. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://receiptshieldapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://receiptshieldapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Receipt Scanner4 screens
ReceiptShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Receipt Scanner at none against ReceiptShield's shown. ReceiptShield's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Receipt Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ReceiptShield sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Receipt Scanner versus ReceiptShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReceipt ScannerReceiptShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCathal MORRISONCradle of Life LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Receipt Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
10 purchases

ReceiptShield

Subscriptions10
  • Family Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Family + AI Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Business Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Business + AI Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$69.991 Year
  • Family Annual$99.991 Year
  • Pro + AI Annual$99.991 Year
  • Family + AI Annual$129.991 Year
  • Business Annual$129.991 Year
  • Business + AI Annual$159.991 Year

Questions

Is Receipt Scanner free?
Receipt Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReceiptShield free?
ReceiptShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Receipt Scanner or ReceiptShield have ads?
ReceiptShield shows ads; Receipt Scanner does not.

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