Comparison

ZappExpense vs Tabi

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

Head to head
About

ZappExpense

Features
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ZappExpense is the envelope budgeting app that makes managing money simple, visual, and completely private. No account. No ads. Works 100% offline. Split your income into envelopes — groceries, rent, savings, fun — and always know exactly what's safe to spend. It's the time-tested method that finally makes budgeting click. BUDGET BY ENVELOPE • Create envelopes for spending, bills, savings goals, and sinking funds • Choose daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly budgets • Balances update the instant you spend • Roll unused money forward or start each period fresh • Move money between envelopes in a tap TRACK EVERY TRANSACTION • Log expenses in seconds • Record income and split it across envelopes • Mark recurring bills so they post automatically when due — never miss one • Full, searchable transaction history SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES • Clear charts and category breakdowns • Spot trends and spending patterns over time • Decisions based on real numbers, not guesswork BUILD BETTER HABITS • Get a Financial Wellness Score that reflects your real habits • Earn achievements and keep your streak alive • Budgeting that's genuinely satisfying to use PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline — no sign-up, no cloud • Lock the app with Face ID • Export to CSV or JSON anytime; delete everything in one tap • We never sell your data BEAUTIFUL & EASY • Clean, modern design with light and dark modes • Warm, friendly colors — built for real people, not accountants PERFECT FOR • Anyone tired of wondering where their money went • Families running a household budget • Savers working toward a specific goal • Breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle Your money, your rules. Download ZappExpense and start budgeting with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://zappexpense.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tabi

Features
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Know exactly what you're paying for. Tabi is a beautifully simple way to track every subscription — streaming, music, AI tools, cloud storage, games, and more — and never get surprised by a renewal again. See your real spend A clear monthly and yearly total across all your subscriptions, in your currency. Mixed currencies are converted automatically. Never miss a renewal A visual renewal timeline shows what's coming up, and local reminders nudge you before each one bills — so you can cancel in time if you want to. Add in seconds Pick from a catalog of 3,000+ services with real brand logos, or import from a screenshot or receipt — text is recognized right on your device. Private by design No account. No login. No ads. No tracking. Your data lives on your device and can sync privately through your own iCloud across your Apple devices. More • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Multi-currency support • Categories, notes, and custom icons • Export your data as CSV or JSON anytime Tabi is made to be fast, calm, and respectful of your privacy. Track your subscriptions, cut the ones you don't use, and keep your spending in check.

Screenshots

ZappExpense4 screens
Tabi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabi at none against ZappExpense's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZappExpense sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Tabi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ZappExpense versus Tabi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZappExpenseTabi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergetcode.ptCodedHarmony Technologies

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZappExpense

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$8.991 Month
None

Tabi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZappExpense free?
ZappExpense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabi free?
Tabi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZappExpense or Tabi have ads?
Neither ZappExpense nor Tabi shows ads.

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