Recurro vs SpendWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recurro
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Yours is solid; update it to add the new features and tighten the opener. Changes: new WIDGETS and SYNC sections, recap added, "Join thousands" dropped (unverifiable claims can hurt trust), privacy wording matched to the app: Take control of your subscriptions with Recurro, the smart, beautiful way to track every recurring payment in one place. NEVER MISS A PAYMENT AGAIN • Smart notifications remind you before charges hit • Visual calendar shows all upcoming payments • Monthly spending digest keeps you in the loop • Custom reminder timing: 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, or 30 days ahead WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME & LOCK SCREEN • Monthly total and next renewal without opening the app • Lock Screen widgets show the next charge at a glance SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES • Category breakdowns reveal spending patterns • Year-over-year trends and projections • Your yearly Subscription Recap: a shareable summary card • Export detailed reports (Recurro+) EFFORTLESS TRACKING • Add from hundreds of services with logos in seconds • All billing cycles: weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly • Free trials, price history, payment methods, notes • Multi-currency support PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: your data lives on your device • Optional iCloud sync, stored only in your private iCloud • No account, no tracking, works offline RECURRO+ (one-time purchase) • Unlimited subscriptions • Advanced insights and PDF export • Early access to new features Whether it is Netflix, Spotify, a gym membership, or business software, Recurro keeps you organized and ahead of every charge. Download Recurro and never lose track of a recurring payment again.
SpendWise
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Money isn’t just numbers. It’s your habits, your choices, your everyday life. SpendWise: Expense Diary helps you understand where your money goes—without overwhelming you. No clutter. No complexity. Just a simple, thoughtful way to track your expenses and see the bigger picture. Why SpendWise? Because most expense apps feel like work. SpendWise is different. It’s designed to feel natural—like a daily habit you’ll actually stick with. * Log expenses in seconds * Stay aware without overthinking * Build clarity, one entry at a time See Beyond the Numbers Tracking is just the beginning. Turn your spending into meaningful insights: * Visual charts that show where your money goes * Trends that help you understand your habits * Smart breakdowns across weeks, months, and years Because better awareness leads to better decisions. Stay in Control with Budgets Set simple budgets and stay on track: * Know how much you’ve spent at a glance * Understand how close you are to your limits * Build mindful spending habits over time Built for Simplicity No noise. No unnecessary features. * Clean, minimal interface * Light, dark, and custom themes * Weekly, monthly, and yearly views * Powerful search to find any expense instantly Everything you need—nothing you don’t. Your Data, Your Control Your financial data stays with you. No accounts. No unnecessary tracking. Just your personal expense diary. Start Small. Stay Consistent. You don’t need perfect budgeting. You just need awareness. A few entries a day can change how you see your money. Download SpendWise today and take the first step toward mindful spending.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Recurro at every 6 weeks against SpendWise's every 4 months. 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. Recurro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpendWise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Recurro ships an update every 6 weeks, SpendWise every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Recurro | SpendWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suprasanna Ojha | Neerav Kothari |
In-app purchases
Recurro
- Recurro+$2.99
SpendWise
- Premium$3.99









