Comparison

ClearDues vs TabCutter

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

Head to head
About

ClearDues

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Take control of your subscriptions with ClearDues, a privacy-first subscription tracker designed exclusively for iOS. No bank connections, no servers, no tracking—just beautiful, native design and complete control over your financial data. WHY CLEARDUES? In a world where every finance app demands access to your bank accounts, ClearDues takes a different path: your data stays yours. We never connect to bank APIs, never see your financial information, and never track you. Everything is stored securely on your device. STUNNING NATIVE DESIGN - Liquid Glass aesthetic with translucent interfaces that adapt to your wallpaper - Pseudo-cards to organize subscriptions by payment method - Beautiful charts and visual analytics for spending insights - Full support for Light and Dark modes with ambient glow effects - Feels like a natural part of iOS, not a third-party app SMART FEATURES - AI Bill Scanner: Point your camera at any receipt and Vision AI extracts subscription details automatically—all processed on-device - Trial Tracking: Lock Screen Live Activities countdown the days until trials expire, so you never get charged unexpectedly - Calendar Integration: See upcoming bills alongside your life events in Apple Calendar - Spending Reports: Beautiful charts show monthly vs yearly breakdowns, top expenses, and spending trends - Interactive Widgets: Access upcoming dues right from your Home Screen DEEPLY INTEGRATED - Siri Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, what's due this week in ClearDues?" - Home Screen Widgets: Quick access to your subscription overview - Control Center Widgets: Add subscriptions and view monthly totals (iOS 18+) - Live Activities: Real-time trial countdowns on your Lock Screen PRIVACY FIRST - Local Storage: All data stored on-device with SwiftData—nothing touches the cloud - Biometric Security: Optional FaceID/TouchID protection for sensitive data - Privacy Veil: App content automatically hidden in the App Switcher - Zero Analytics: No tracking, no telemetry, no data collection. Ever. PERFECT FOR - Anyone tired of surprise subscription charges - Privacy-conscious users who refuse to link bank accounts - People managing multiple streaming services, SaaS tools, or memberships - Users who want beautiful, native iOS experiences Built entirely with SwiftUI, SwiftData, WidgetKit, and the latest Apple technologies, ClearDues showcases what's possible when privacy meets premium design. Your financial data belongs to you. Full stop.

About

TabCutter

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TabCutter – The smartest way to split bills. Tired of arguing over who owes what? TabCutter uses your iPhone's camera to scan receipts, recognize items and prices automatically, and split them fairly among your group. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Scan your receipt with the camera 2. Review the recognized items (edit if needed) 3. Add the people involved 4. Assign items to each person – or split evenly 5. Add a tip if you'd like 6. Share the summary via WhatsApp, iMessage, or any app FEATURES: - Smart OCR – reads receipts in English and German - Automatic currency detection ($, €, £, CHF) - Tip calculator with preset and custom percentages - Beautiful dark-mode interface - 100% on-device – your data never leaves your phone - No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking One purchase. Unlimited splits. "Available in English, German, and French"

Screenshots

ClearDues4 screens
TabCutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClearDues at none against TabCutter's 1. ClearDues also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, 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. TabCutter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ClearDues asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ClearDues versus TabCutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearDuesTabCutter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo BodnarPatrick Fluri

In-app purchases

None

ClearDues

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TabCutter

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$2.99

Questions

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

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