Comparison

Elite Expense Tracker vs Subside

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

Head to head
About

Elite Expense Tracker

Features
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Regal – Discreet Expense Tracking Regal is a private expense tracker for individuals who value clarity and control without compromise. It’s not designed for those who need to budget β€” but for those who choose to understand. Built for quiet precision, Regal provides an elegant interface to log, review, and analyze spending across meaningful categories. No accounts, no noise, no unnecessary features. Just insight β€” presented with dignity. Effortless Expense Logging Track personal or lifestyle expenses in seconds. Whether it’s tailoring, property maintenance, travel, or gifts β€” each transaction is recorded with minimal input and maximum clarity. β€’ Add entries with amount, category, date, name, and notes β€’ All values displayed in U.S. dollars ($) β€’ Tap to edit or remove any entry β€’ Clean, structured input flow β€’ Designed for fast use β€” and long-term retention Meaningful Categories Regal uses predefined categories, thoughtfully selected for lives of substance: Auto, Travel, Real Estate, Yachts, Dining, Shopping, Gifts, Services, Other. Each category includes: β€’ A distinct icon and curated color β€’ Summary screen with total spend and entry count β€’ Access to detailed records within each category You can review spending within each group, switch between periods, and maintain clarity across any timeframe. A Dashboard for Decision Makers Your home screen displays: β€’ Total expenses for today, this month, this year, or all time β€’ A visual breakdown by category β€’ Navigable periods via simple controls β€’ A complete list of transactions This is not financial planning. This is visibility β€” designed for those already in control. Designed for Discretion Regal does not upload data or request access to cloud services. No registration is required. No syncing. Your financial activity stays on your device and in your hands. β€’ 100% offline use β€’ No accounts, emails, or third-party storage β€’ Private by default β€” not by setting Refined Experience Everything about Regal is built to feel intentional. From the dark background and gold accents to the absence of distractions, the app stays out of your way β€” and does its job quietly. β€’ Minimal interface β€’ Thoughtful spacing and structure β€’ No ads, no marketing, no alerts You open it when you need it. You close it when you’re done. Unlimited Access The core experience is available at no cost, with premium available for those who require full access and unlimited entries. $1,000/month. For those who understand the difference. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Subside

Features
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Take back control of your subscriptions. Hidden charges, forgotten trials, slow price creep β€” the average iPhone user loses up to $312 every year. Subside is the private, one-time-payment tracker built to stop this leak. SUBSIDE AI β€” YOUR SAVINGS COACH β€’ Catches duplicates instantly (paying for Netflix twice?) β€’ Detects price hikes the moment they happen β€’ Reminds you 2 days before any free trial converts β€’ Flags subs that cost more than your category average INSIGHTS YOU CAN ACT ON β€’ Total monthly and yearly spend at a glance β€’ Spending donut by category β€’ Top expenses, with duplicate merging β€’ Smart calendar with every renewal stamped on its day BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Native iOS 26 Liquid Glass. Real brand icons for Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Claude, ChatGPT, Notion and 50+ more. A joyful color palette that makes money less stressful. PRIVACY BY DESIGN 100% on-device. No account. No login. No ads. No tracking. Your subscriptions never leave your iCloud private database. Sign-ins are protected by Face ID through the iOS Keychain. PREMIUM FEATURES INCLUDED β€’ Subside AI savings engine β€’ Full Insights with charts β€’ Unlimited subscriptions β€’ Home Screen + Lock Screen widgets β€’ iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac β€’ Encrypted Sign-in vault ONE PURCHASE. YOURS FOREVER. Subside helps you cancel subscriptions. Selling you another subscription would be hypocritical. Pay once at $19.99. Use it forever. β€”β€”β€” Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/subside-app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/subside-app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Elite Expense Tracker4 screens
Subside4 screens

Verdict

The call

Elite Expense Tracker and Subside are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Elite Expense Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1000.00 per month and Subside sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Elite Expense Tracker versus Subside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElite Expense TrackerSubside
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitrii Prokushevyassine hammouti

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elite Expense Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$1000.001 Month
1 purchases

Subside

One-time1
  • Subside Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Elite Expense Tracker free?
Elite Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subside free?
Subside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elite Expense Tracker or Subside have ads?
Neither Elite Expense Tracker nor Subside shows ads.

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