Comparison

BeanFlow vs SubLens

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

Head to head
About

BeanFlow

This app offers a flexible approach to personal finance management, supporting both simple daily tracking and structured double-entry accounting. It features OCR import from screenshots and videos to easily add transactions, and supports the Beancount data format for portability and integration.

Highlights
  • Simple and Beancount accounting modes
  • OCR import from screenshots and videos
  • Track daily income and expenses
  • Double-entry accounting support
  • Import and export .bean files
  • Offline-first operation
Features
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BeanFlow is a personal finance and accounting app that combines simple everyday tracking with the structure of Beancount. Whether you only want to record daily income and expenses or already use double-entry accounting to manage accounts and assets, BeanFlow gives you a flexible way to organize your financial records. Simple Mode and Beancount Mode now both support OCR import from screenshots and videos, making it easier to turn large amounts of transaction history into usable records without entering everything manually. Import transactions from screenshots and videos Have a folder full of payment screenshots? Need to capture transactions from a recorded statement or scrolling transaction list? BeanFlow can use OCR to recognize transaction information from screenshots and videos and prepare it for import. This is especially useful when you need to process historical transactions, long lists, or many records at once. OCR import works in both Simple Mode and Beancount Mode, so you can use the same faster capture workflow regardless of how you prefer to manage your finances. Track everyday money Coffee, lunch, subscriptions, shopping, bills, or a new source of income — every transaction can become part of your financial history. Record income and expenses over time and build a clearer picture of where your money goes and how your finances change. Simple Mode for everyday tracking Managing your money shouldn’t require learning accounting before recording your first expense. Simple Mode provides an approachable workflow for everyday income and expense tracking, without forcing unnecessary accounting concepts into every transaction. If you just want a clean personal ledger, you can keep things simple. Beancount Mode when you need more structure For users who want greater control over their records, Beancount Mode provides a more structured accounting workflow. Organize transactions through accounts and use double-entry accounting to maintain clearer records of income, expenses, assets, and other financial activity. Built around Beancount Already using Beancount? BeanFlow supports .bean files, allowing you to continue working with a familiar and portable data format instead of moving your financial history into a completely closed system. Import and export .bean files Your financial records should remain yours. BeanFlow supports importing and exporting Beancount files, making it easier to back up your ledger, migrate your data, and continue using it as part of your existing Beancount workflow. Offline-first and portable BeanFlow is designed with local use in mind, so your ledger doesn’t need to depend on a constant internet connection. Open data formats and portable files help you stay in control of your financial records. Simple for everyday use. Structured when you need it. Recording a cup of coffee shouldn’t feel like completing an accounting assignment. At the same time, your finance app shouldn’t become limiting when you want to organize accounts, assets, and more detailed records. From a single payment screenshot to years of financial history, BeanFlow helps you capture, organize, and keep control of your data.

About

SubLens

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SubLens keeps your recurring bills in one place. See your monthly subscription total, upcoming charges and trial dates without connecting a bank account. FREE TRACKING • Track up to 8 subscriptions using service templates or manual entries. • See monthly and yearly totals, upcoming bills and category summaries. • Choose bill reminders and track trial end dates. Notifications are optional. • Record payments in 11 currencies. Cross-currency totals use fixed local exchange rates and are estimates, not live quotes. • Keep your records on your device. No account or cloud sync is required. SUBLENS PRO Pro adds unlimited entries, custom categories, spending charts, a billing calendar, a monthly budget overview and CSV export. Choose an annual subscription or Lifetime, a one-time purchase with no automatic renewal. Prices and any eligible trial are shown in the app before purchase. Annual subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID subscription settings. Restore purchases from the Pro page. SubLens records the bills you enter; it does not cancel services or process your bill payments. Deleting the app without a device backup can remove your records. Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/sublens/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/sublens/terms Support: captainlongevity@gmail.com

Screenshots

BeanFlow4 screens
SubLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeanFlow at none against SubLens's 2. BeanFlow also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SubLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BeanFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeanFlow ships an update every 10 days, SubLens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BeanFlow versus SubLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanFlowSubLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昆 杨慧慧 高

In-app purchases

None

BeanFlow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SubLens

Subscriptions2
  • SubLens Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • SubLens Pro Yearly7 Days trial$13.991 Year

Questions

Is BeanFlow free?
BeanFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubLens free?
SubLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeanFlow or SubLens have ads?
Neither BeanFlow nor SubLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeanFlow or SubLens?
BeanFlow ships an update every 10 days, and SubLens every 3 months. Most recently, BeanFlow was updated on October 11, 2026 and SubLens on October 8, 2026.

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