ZenBudget vs SmartExpenceTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenBudget
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ZenBudget is a mindful budgeting app that asks you to record every expense yourself. Skip the bank links and receipt scanners—by entering each purchase manually, you relive the moment of spending and bring unconscious out-flows into clear view. Designed for quiet, Zen-like consistency, the app feels frictionless to open and log. Siri and Shortcuts support make quick capture even easier. All your data stays in sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud.
SmartExpenceTracker
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Emphasizes simplicity and power Clear free vs premium features One-time purchase (no subscription) Privacy-focused Professional yet approachable tone
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartExpenceTracker at 17.0 against ZenBudget's 26.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ZenBudget | SmartExpenceTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kouki Saito | Ramill Ibragimov |
In-app purchases
ZenBudget
No in-app purchases
SmartExpenceTracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ZenBudget free?
Is SmartExpenceTracker free?
Do ZenBudget or SmartExpenceTracker have ads?
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