Comparison

Monthly Expense vs SubTally Pro

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

Head to head
About

Monthly Expense

Features
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1. Enter budget 2. Select start date 3. Click Update These simple steps allow you to control your budget over the specified period. By default, the days correspond to one month. However, the specified days can be changed as desired. By selecting the current day (shown in light blue), the expenses must be entered and confirmed with β€œUpdate.” If the expenses are less than the available amount, they are marked in green; otherwise, they are marked in red. After entering the amount, the remaining amount will be distributed over the remaining days. The % column shows the percentage of expenditure. The β€œC/N” key (Credit Note) can be used to add a credit note to the total amount available. An Excel file can be sent at any time via a standard communication channel using CSV. Clicking β€œNew” resets the data and allows you to start a new month with a new budget.

About

SubTally Pro

Features
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Take control of your subscriptions with SubTally - the privacy-first subscription tracker that keeps your financial data on your device. Never lose track of a recurring payment again. SubTally helps you monitor all your subscriptions, see upcoming charges at a glance, and cancel unwanted services with step-by-step guides. WHY SUBTALLY? The average American spends over $900 per year on subscriptions, and 42% pay for services they no longer use. SubTally helps you take back control without sacrificing your privacy. Unlike other apps that require bank account access, SubTally keeps your data 100% on your device. No bank linking. No third-party data sharing. No privacy concerns. KEY FEATURES: TRACK ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS Add and manage unlimited subscriptions with custom billing cycles - weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, or custom intervals. See your total monthly and yearly costs at a glance. PAYMENT CALENDAR View all upcoming charges in a beautiful calendar view. Never be caught off guard by an unexpected bill again. Sync events directly to your iPhone calendar. SMART ANALYTICS Visualize your spending by category with interactive charts. Know exactly where your money goes each month. Identify patterns and make informed decisions. CANCEL GUIDES Step-by-step cancellation instructions for 30+ popular services including Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and more. Cancel unwanted subscriptions with confidence. PAYMENT REMINDERS Get notified before each billing date with customizable alerts - 3 days before, 1 day before, or on the day. Decide whether to keep or cancel before you are charged. HOME AND LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Check your monthly spending and upcoming bills at a glance with beautiful widgets. Quick insights without opening the app. CSV EXPORT Export your subscription data for use in spreadsheets or financial planning tools. Perfect for budgeting and record keeping. BIOMETRIC LOCK Protect your financial data with Face ID or Touch ID. Your subscription information stays secure. ICLOUD SYNC Optionally sync your data across all your Apple devices. Your information, your choice. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your subscription information. No account required. No email needed. No tracking. FREE VERSION: - Track up to 5 subscriptions - Basic analytics and reminders - Cancel guides for all services UPGRADE TO PRO: - Unlimited subscription tracking - Calendar sync - Advanced analytics - CSV export - All future features One-time purchase. No recurring fees. No subscription fatigue. PERFECT FOR: - Anyone who wants to stop paying for forgotten subscriptions - Privacy-conscious users who do not want to link bank accounts - People who want to see their total monthly subscription costs - Users who need reminders before charges hit - Anyone looking to cancel services they no longer use Download SubTally today and start saving money on subscriptions you forgot about!

Screenshots

Monthly Expense4 screens
SubTally Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monthly Expense at Free against SubTally Pro's $2.99. Monthly Expense also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Monthly Expense is free to download; SubTally Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Monthly Expense versus SubTally Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonthly ExpenseSubTally Pro
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAugust Aeppliθ΄Ί 周

In-app purchases

None

Monthly Expense

No in-app purchases

None

SubTally Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monthly Expense free?
Monthly Expense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubTally Pro free?
SubTally Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monthly Expense or SubTally Pro have ads?
Neither Monthly Expense nor SubTally Pro shows ads.

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