Comparison

Ducat vs Expensa

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

Head to head
About

Ducat

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Ever wondered where your money goes? How did you spend it all? You're not alone, and this is where Ducat can help. Ducat helps you track every expense and subscription with effortless AI-powered natural language input and visualise where you spend your money every week, month and year, so that you can build better spending habits. Unlike autopilot expense trackers that sweep spending under the rug, Ducat makes tracking intentional, putting your habits right in front of you so you can actually change them. As you track, you'll see where you spend the most, what's bleeding your wallet dry and get timely alerts for subscription renewals and trial endings, putting you in charge of your money. KEY FEATURES (Requires paid subscription) • AI-assisted transaction input: Say or type "spent 24.85 on lunch at mcd", and it's done. AI automatically formats and categorises your spend. • Subscription clarity: See all subscriptions in one place and how much you're spending on subscriptions every month and year. Know what's due tomorrow, this week, next month, and what's actually worth keeping. • Insights that are practical and actionable: Which 3 purchases made up 37% of your spending? Your biggest spending days? How much did you spend every day in the last week? Ducat shows you everything you need to build good spending habits through clear, actionable insights. • Daily nudges to help you stay on track: Receive a gentle nudge every day at your preferred time to help you remember to track spending for the day. • Your data syncs securely: Ducat syncs your transactions and subscription data to the cloud frequently. AI processes your transaction requests anonymously. BUILT FOR SPEED & DELIGHT Native iOS through and through. Use search filters to find specific transactions instantly. On-device speech recognition. Crafted with modern liquid glass aesthetics. FREE TRIAL & PRICING Ducat requires an active subscription to use. Subscriptions are billed via App Store through in-app purchases. Explore the app with an all-access 14-day free trial, then choose a billing plan (Monthly or Yearly) to continue using the app. Subscription auto-renews until cancelled. You can cancel your subscription and subsequent auto-renewal via the App Store. HOW TO GET STARTED • Download Ducat • Sign up for an account • Add your first expense by voice or text in seconds • Watch the insights appear as you track Have questions? Reach out at help@ducat.money. Privacy Policy: https://ducat.money/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://ducat.money/terms/

About

Expensa

This app offers a private way to track expenses and manage budgets without linking bank accounts. It uses AI to automatically categorize transactions and build budgets, with support for over 150 currencies and iCloud syncing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Automatic transaction tracking via Wallet Shortcuts
  • AI-powered budget creation and categorization
  • Multi-currency support for travelers
  • Private iCloud sync, no bank linking
  • Shared budgets for family and partners
  • Customizable budget cycles and alerts
Features
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Track money without handing over your bank password. Expensa is a private budget and expense tracker built for iPhone. Set up one Shortcut and every card tap lands in your budget automatically. AI builds your first budget in seconds. Works in 150+ currencies. Syncs via iCloud — and only iCloud. No bank linking. No data brokers. Your money stays on your devices. ------------------------------------------------- WALLET + SHORTCUTS — AUTOMATIC TRACKING ------------------------------------------------- Set up one Shortcut; every card tap in Wallet logs a transaction Works with Apple Card and any card you've added to Wallet Auto-categorized from your history, with AI Alerts if a purchase pushes you over a category limit No polling a bank, no waiting for statements ------------------------------------------------- BUDGETS THAT ACTUALLY WORK ------------------------------------------------- Always know what's left — live progress bar on your dashboard A limit for every category (groceries, dining, transport…) Alerts before you overspend, not after Monthly, weekly, or custom cycles — auto-rollover each cycle Smart Allocation: tell Expensa your budget, AI splits it across categories based on your region and spending habits ------------------------------------------------- SEPARATE WALLETS FOR SEPARATE LIVES ------------------------------------------------- Keep personal, household, business, and trip budgets fully isolated. Switch spaces with one tap. Invite family or your partner to shared spaces — real-time sync via iCloud, no extra accounts to create. ------------------------------------------------- BUILT FOR TRAVELERS & EXPATS ------------------------------------------------- 150+ currencies with live exchange rates Original amount + converted amount both stored Per-transaction historical rates — accurate reporting forever ------------------------------------------------- PRIVATE BY DEFAULT ------------------------------------------------- No bank login, no Plaid, no third-party aggregators iCloud sync on your Apple ID — that's it Offline-first: log now, sync later Works on iPhone ------------------------------------------------- EVERYTHING ELSE ------------------------------------------------- Recurring transactions (rent, subscriptions, salary) Tags, categories, folders, custom merchant rules CSV, PDF, TXT import/export — move in from any app, out anytime Net worth across accounts and currencies Dashboard, calendar heatmap, category/tag analytics Optional receipt scanning for the rare paper moment Dark mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, localized (EN, UK) ------------------------------------------------- FREE, OR GO PREMIUM ------------------------------------------------- Free: 1 space, 2 accounts, 3 recurrences, 5 receipt scans Premium: unlimited spaces & accounts, 30 scans/mo, AI categorization, category budgets, analytics, shared spaces, multi-currency entry. Your money. Your rules. Your devices. Terms of Use: https://getexpensa.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://getexpensa.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Ducat4 screens
Expensa4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ducat and Expensa are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Ducat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Expensa sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ducat ships an update every 9 days, Expensa every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ducat versus Expensa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDucatExpensa
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRahul ChowdhuryAndrii Sereda

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ducat

Subscriptions2
  • Ducat – Monthly Plan$3.491 Month
  • Ducat – Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
7 purchases

Expensa

Subscriptions2
  • Expensa PRO Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Expensa PRO Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • 1 Espresso$0.99
  • 2 Espressos$1.99
  • 4 Espressos$4.99
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  • 10 Espressos$9.99
  • Expensa Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Ducat free?
Ducat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expensa free?
Expensa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ducat or Expensa have ads?
Neither Ducat nor Expensa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ducat or Expensa?
Ducat ships an update every 9 days, and Expensa every 11 days. Most recently, Ducat was updated on October 23, 2026 and Expensa on October 26, 2026.

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