Comparison

Kharcha Book vs Expenses gL

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

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About

Kharcha Book

Features
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Kharcha Book is a simple and private expense tracker that keeps all your data on your device. No cloud, no sign-up, and no ads. Track daily spending, set budgets, and see where your money goes. Export your data to Excel or PDF whenever you need. -------------------- TRACK EXPENSES EASILY -------------------- • Quick Add: Add expenses quickly from the bottom input bar. Pick a category, enter the amount, and you’re done. • Custom Categories: Create as many categories as you want with over 50 icons. Organize your spending your way. • Daily View: See all expenses by date. Swipe between days to review or add past expenses. • Smart Search: Find any expense by category name in one tap. • Recent Categories: Shortcuts to your last-used categories let you add similar expenses faster. • Quick-Add Templates: Save frequent expenses (for example, "Chai Rs.20", "Petrol Rs.500") and add them with a single tap. • Same Category Kept: After adding, the category stays selected (just clear the amount) for faster entry. • Duplicate Hint: If you add the same category and amount twice on the same day, the app can suggest saving it as a recurring expense. --------------------------- BUDGETS & RECURRING EXPENSES --------------------------- • Daily Budget: Set a daily spending limit. See visual indicators of how much you’ve spent compared to your goal. • Monthly Budget per Category: Set separate budgets for each category (such as Food, Transport). Progress bars show your spending vs. the budget for each month. • Recurring Expenses: Add bills, subscriptions, EMIs, or rent once. The app adds them automatically on the right day (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly). Pause or set an end date anytime. ---------------- REPORTS & EXPORT ---------------- • Monthly Reports: View a complete breakdown of spending by category with pie charts and totals. • Category Totals: See how much you spent in each category, for any month. • Time-based Filtering: Review expenses for any date or month. • Excel Export: Export all data as .xlsx. Choose one file for everything or year-wise files with month sheets. • PDF Monthly Report: Export detailed monthly reports as PDF with category tables and proper currency formatting. • Share: Send exported reports by WhatsApp, email, or any app. Sharing works in the background and doesn’t interrupt your workflow. ---------------- PRIVACY & SECURITY ---------------- • All Data Local: Your data stays on your device. No cloud, no servers, no tracking. • Biometric Lock: Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint to open the app. • No Ads: Enjoy a clean and distraction-free experience. • No Sign-up: Install and start tracking—no account required. ---------------- MORE FEATURES ---------------- • 50+ Currencies: Use your local currency (USD, INR, EUR, GBP, and more). • Dark Mode: App theme follows your system setting automatically. • Daily Reminders: Get 1–2 reminders to log expenses (optional). • Weekly Digest: Get a notification (such as on Sunday) with last week’s totals and top categories, plus an in-app summary card. • On-Open Summary: Dismissible banner shows “Yesterday: Rs. X · This month: Rs. Y” for instant value. • Swipe to Delete: Quickly remove any expense or category. Undo via a snackbar. • Smooth Onboarding: First-time setup includes tips for budget and recurring expenses. • Category Management: View, edit, and organize all categories in one place. ---------------- COMING SOON (ROADMAP) ---------------- • Income tracking • Weekly reports • Multiple wallets (cash, bank, etc.) • Receipt attachments (stored locally) • Advanced search (date range, amount, categories) • Yearly analytics • Weekly budget tracking • Local backup & restore • Home screen widget for quick add Kharcha Book is free and keeps your data stored locally, securely, and under your control. Download now and start tracking your daily expenses—no account, no ads, just you and your data.

About

Expenses gL

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Life adds up. Expenses helps you make sense of it. Keep personal spending and shared expenses in one place, so it is easier to see where your money goes. Start tracking on your device, with optional sign-in when you want to sync. YOUR EVERYDAY SPENDING, IN ONE PLACE Record personal expenses and keep track of everyday costs. From small purchases to regular spending, bring your expense records together for a clearer picture. KEEP SHARED COSTS ORGANIZED Track shared expenses alongside your own. Whether you are sharing costs with friends, family or a group, keep the expenses you split in one place. START ON YOUR DEVICE Get started with local-first expense tracking. You can begin keeping track of your spending without signing in. SYNC WHEN YOU ARE READY Choose optional sign-in when you want to sync. Expenses lets you start with on-device tracking and use sync when it suits you. MADE FOR EVERYDAY CLARITY Your spending. Your shared tabs. One clear picture. Expenses keeps the focus on recording and understanding the costs that are part of your day. Expenses by gLitCh Labs.

Screenshots

Kharcha Book4 screens
Expenses gL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kharcha Book at 13.0 against Expenses gL's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Kharcha Book versus Expenses gL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKharcha BookExpenses gL
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilling PieDiwakar Mohan

In-app purchases

None

Kharcha Book

No in-app purchases

None

Expenses gL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kharcha Book free?
Kharcha Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Expenses gL free?
Expenses gL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kharcha Book or Expenses gL have ads?
Neither Kharcha Book nor Expenses gL shows ads.

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