Comparison

Simple Bookkeeping vs TimeWhere

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

Head to head
About

Simple Bookkeeping

Effortlessly log expenses and income by snapping receipt photos or using quick entry shortcuts. Track spending, manage budgets, and view reports all on your device with optional iCloud sync. No ads or account required.

Highlights
  • Automatic amount and date extraction from receipt photos
  • Home Screen, Action Button, and Back Tap shortcuts for one-tap logging
  • Siri integration for voice-based expense logging
  • Customizable widgets for spending and budget tracking
  • Income, expense, and category reporting
  • Monthly and category budget alerts
  • Debt and card balance tracking
Features
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Simple Bookkeeping fills in the amount and date from a receipt photo or a picture in your library. Review it, then tap Confirm and save. Receipts One tap opens the camera or your photo library. The amount and date are filled in. Nothing is added until you tap Confirm and save. Shortcuts Add Simple Bookkeeping to Shortcuts, then place it on the Home Screen, the Action Button, or Back Tap. One tap records the amount and category without opening the app first. You can add that shortcut from inside the app. You can also say "Use Simple Bookkeeping to log one" to Siri, then answer the prompts for the amount and category. Widgets Included with the app. On the Home Screen: today's spending (small; medium has Add and Scan), this month's budget (small and medium, as a ring), recent entries (medium and large), and categories (small and medium, as a donut). On the Lock Screen: today's spending (rectangular and inline) and budget (circular and rectangular). Settings shows how to add them. Free - Income, expenses, and categories, in week, month, and year reports - A default currency in Settings, with 27 currencies and favorites - Monthly and category budgets for each currency, with alerts at 80% and 100% - Recurring bills that need confirmation before they post. You can also skip or pause them - Debts and card balances - A daily reminder that includes today's spending, plus a streak and a weekly report - Import a bill CSV exported from another app, preview it, then add the rows. CSV export is included - Templates for entries you repeat. A tap fills the form; you still save it - A short first-launch tour you can skip On your device and in your own iCloud The ledger is kept on your device and in your own iCloud. Sync is on by default, so your other devices can show the same records. We do not collect this data. No account is required, and there are no ads. The App Store privacy label is Data Not Collected. Face ID can lock the app. The app is in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Bookkeeping and widgets are included. Tips are optional support for the developer.

About

TimeWhere

Features
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Ever wonder "Where did all my time go?" This app helps you find the answer. Time Tracker is a clean and efficient time tracking app that helps you record how you spend each day, gain insights into your time habits, and make every minute count. Core Features • Quick Recording - Start a timer with one tap or enter duration directly. Recording time has never been easier • Smart Timer - Runs in the background, tracking accurately even when you switch apps • Category Management - 11 preset categories with custom options to fit your needs • Visual Statistics - Intuitive pie charts showing time distribution by day/week/month/year • History Review - Browse all records by date, easily trace your time journey • Data Export - CSV export for further analysis Design Philosophy • Minimalist design focused on core functionality • No registration required, local data storage protects your privacy • Ad-free for a pure experience Use Cases • Freelancers tracking work hours • Students managing study and rest time • Building better time management habits • Understanding your time usage patterns Start recording. Discover the secrets of your time.Ever wonder "Where did all my time go?" This app helps you find the answer. Time Tracker is a clean and efficient time tracking app that helps you record how you spend each day, gain insights into your time habits, and make every minute count. Core Features • Quick Recording - Start a timer with one tap or enter duration directly. Recording time has never been easier • Smart Timer - Runs in the background, tracking accurately even when you switch apps • Category Management - 11 preset categories with custom options to fit your needs • Visual Statistics - Intuitive pie charts showing time distribution by day/week/month/year • History Review - Browse all records by date, easily trace your time journey • Data Export - CSV export for further analysis Design Philosophy • Minimalist design focused on core functionality • No registration required, local data storage protects your privacy • Ad-free for a pure experience Use Cases • Freelancers tracking work hours • Students managing study and rest time • Building better time management habits • Understanding your time usage patterns Start recording. Discover the secrets of your time.

Screenshots

Simple Bookkeeping4 screens
TimeWhere3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeWhere at none against Simple Bookkeeping's 3. TimeWhere also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Bookkeeping sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TimeWhere asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Bookkeeping ships an update every 2 weeks, TimeWhere every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simple Bookkeeping versus TimeWhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BookkeepingTimeWhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀民 王锋 刘

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Bookkeeping

One-time3
  • 请作者喝一杯咖啡$1.99
  • 请作者喝2杯咖啡$4.99
  • 请作者喝好几杯咖啡$9.99
None

TimeWhere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Bookkeeping free?
Simple Bookkeeping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeWhere free?
TimeWhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Bookkeeping or TimeWhere have ads?
Neither Simple Bookkeeping nor TimeWhere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Bookkeeping or TimeWhere?
Simple Bookkeeping ships an update every 2 weeks, and TimeWhere every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Bookkeeping was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimeWhere on October 28, 2026.

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