Comparison

ExpenseMate vs Kairos

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

Head to head
About

ExpenseMate

Features
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ExpenseMate Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or yearly. The price for your region is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel yours any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://expensemate.app/privacy

About

Kairos

This app helps shift workers and their families stay synchronized by providing a clear, shareable schedule. It allows users to easily track rotations, see real-time duty status, and receive notifications about upcoming shifts. Designed for professionals with complex schedules, it aims to eliminate guesswork and keep everyone informed.

Highlights
  • Shareable shift calendar
  • Real-time duty status
  • Customizable shift rotations
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch support
  • Multiple calendar tracking
Features
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Kairos is a premium shift calendar designed specifically for firefighters, medical professionals, police officers, industrial crews, and the families who support them. If you work a rotating schedule, you know how hard it can be for your spouse, kids, and friends to keep track of when you’re working, when you’re off, and when you'll be home. Kairos is built to keep your family in sync. With a clean, beautiful design, you can manage your complex shift rotation and easily share it. By sending a simple 6-character code, your loved ones can see your live schedule on their own devices. No more texting back and forth about who is on duty next weekend—everyone always knows your status at a glance. Simple Schedule Sharing - Share your calendar with a single code so family and friends always know your schedule in real-time. Track Multiple Calendars - Spouses and loved ones can easily switch between their own schedule and any shared schedules. At-a-Glance Status - Instantly see if your loved ones are working, off duty, on call, or on vacation. Shift Countdown - View exactly when a shift ends or when the next one begins. Home Screen Widgets - See duty status right from your phone's Home Screen without even opening the app. Apple Watch Support - Check current shift status, calendar, and count down the hours directly from your wrist. READY FOR ANY ROTATION Set up your calendar in seconds using common pre-set schedules (like Kelly, Panama, DuPont, 24/48, 48/96) or easily build your own custom weekly layout. Keep your family connected and take the guesswork out of shift work with Kairos! Subscriptions & Terms: Kairos Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription: • Kairos Pro Monthly: $4.99 / month (1 month duration) • Kairos Pro Yearly: $49.99 / year (1 year duration) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kairosapp.dev/privacy

Screenshots

ExpenseMate4 screens
Kairos3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExpenseMate at none against Kairos's 2. ExpenseMate also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Kairos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ExpenseMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExpenseMate ships an update every 3 weeks, Kairos every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ExpenseMate versus Kairos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpenseMateKairos
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTun KelteschBOAZ TIMOTHY WHEALY

In-app purchases

None

ExpenseMate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kairos

Subscriptions2
  • Kairos Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Kairos Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ExpenseMate free?
ExpenseMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kairos free?
Kairos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExpenseMate or Kairos have ads?
Neither ExpenseMate nor Kairos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExpenseMate or Kairos?
ExpenseMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kairos every 2 weeks. Most recently, ExpenseMate was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kairos on October 16, 2026.

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