Comparison

ExpenseMinder vs Gastos

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

Head to head
About

ExpenseMinder

Features
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ExpenseMinder is a simple, private way to record everyday spending and understand where your money went. Add an expense in seconds with an amount-first entry flow, clear categories, optional notes, and receipt photos. Your overview turns those entries into useful totals, category breakdowns, recent activity, and spending trendsβ€”without judgmental warnings or financial jargon. FAST EXPENSE ENTRY β€’ Start with the amount and save quickly β€’ Organize personal and business expenses β€’ Add an optional vendor, note, date, category, and receipt β€’ Use Save & Add Another when entering several expenses AN OVERVIEW THAT STAYS USEFUL β€’ See totals for this month, last month, this year, or all time β€’ Switch between a colorful category donut and a spending trend chart β€’ Review recent expenses and edit details at any time β€’ Explore category and monthly insights without clutter YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE β€’ No account required β€’ No bank connection β€’ No ads or tracking β€’ Expense data and receipt images stay in the app’s local storage β€’ Export a CSV or create a backup whenever you choose ExpenseMinder records information you enter. It does not move money, access bank accounts, make payments, or convert currencies.

About

Gastos

Features
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Gastos Expense Tracker requires a subscription to access all features. See plan options upon download. Gastos reads your MariBank and SeaBank transaction email alerts and turns them into a clean spending dashboard automatically. No typing. No spreadsheets. No manual logging. HOW IT WORKS Connect your Gmail account with read-only access. The app finds your MariBank and SeaBank transaction emails and securely extracts your spending information. Card purchases, ATM withdrawals, and fund transfers are organized instantly. SPENDING AT A GLANCE View your total spending for today, this week, and this month in Philippine pesos. A yearly spending heatmap helps you understand your habits over time so you can spot patterns and make better decisions. SWIPE TO VOID Refunded purchase or duplicate charge? Swipe any transaction to mark it as voided so your totals stay accurate. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No backend. No servers. No tracking. All data is stored on your device. Your transaction information never leaves your phone. The app only reads transaction emails and has no access to your bank account or funds. FEATURES - Automatic expense tracking from MariBank and SeaBank email alerts - Support for card purchases, ATM withdrawals, and transfers - Daily, weekly, and monthly spending totals - Yearly spending heatmap - Transaction details and history - Swipe-to-void transactions - Pull-to-refresh email sync - On-device SQLite storage - Google Sign-In with read-only Gmail access SUPPORTED TRANSACTIONS - Card purchases (merchant and amount) - ATM withdrawals - Fund transfers (recipient and reference number) SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Gastos requires an active subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by MariBank or SeaBank. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://maribank-tracker.kashi.dev/privacy

Screenshots

ExpenseMinder4 screens
Gastos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gastos at Free against ExpenseMinder's $4.99. Gastos also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 14 months). ExpenseMinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Gastos is free to download; ExpenseMinder costs $4.99 up front. Gastos sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. ExpenseMinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExpenseMinder ships an update every 14 months, Gastos every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ExpenseMinder versus Gastos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpenseMinderGastos
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen DavisRefino Kashi Kyle Estudillo

In-app purchases

None

ExpenseMinder

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Gastos

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$1.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 1493 Days trial$1.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 1993 Days trial$2.991 Year
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  • Maribank Expense Tracker Pro Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 3993 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 4993 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Maribank Expense Tracker Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is ExpenseMinder free?
ExpenseMinder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gastos free?
Gastos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExpenseMinder or Gastos have ads?
Neither ExpenseMinder nor Gastos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExpenseMinder or Gastos?
ExpenseMinder ships an update every 14 months, and Gastos every 2 days. Most recently, ExpenseMinder was updated on September 27, 2026 and Gastos on October 2, 2026.

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