Comparison

Expensa vs Tarsi

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

Head to head
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

About

Tarsi

Track expenses, income, and investments effortlessly. This finance app offers voice logging, receipt scanning, and cashflow forecasting. Manage budgets, savings goals, and debts with clear visual breakdowns. It provides personalized feedback to help you spend smarter and save better.

Highlights
  • Expense and income tracking
  • Investment account monitoring
  • Voice-activated logging
  • Receipt scanning with OCR
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Budget and savings goal management
  • Multiple profile support
Features
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Tarsi - Your Personal Finance Companion A simple yet powerful finance app that helps you track everything in one place, from daily expenses to long-term goals. Whether you’re just starting or already managing multiple accounts, Tarsi keeps things clear, organized, and easy to use. SEE YOUR MONEY CLEARLY Track your expenses and income in seconds. Monitor balances across cash, bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place. See your net worth in a single screen and understand exactly where your money goes with clean, simple breakdowns. You can also create investment accounts for US stocks and crypto, with access to the latest market data so your portfolio stays up to date without manual tracking. Tarsi supports light and dark mode, so you can use it comfortably anytime, anywhere. TALK TO TARSI (YES, EVEN OFFLINE!) Just say it. Tarsi handles the rest. Log expenses, transfers, and income by typing or using your voice. You can say things like “Starbucks 250”, “Salary 30k”, or “Paid credit card 5k last week” and Tarsi will understand and record it instantly. It works offline, so your data never needs to leave your device. You can also attach images or scan receipts using OCR, so your transactions are not just recorded but documented. PLAN AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE Forecast your cashflow, track recurring bills, installments, and subscriptions, and view upcoming payments alongside expected income in one timeline. You can quickly tell if you can afford something before spending. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FINANCES Set budgets with categories and subcategories and track your progress visually. Manage savings goals, monitor debts, and keep track of money owed to you. Tarsi includes ready-made bank account templates, so you can quickly add your accounts with just a few taps and start tracking right away. SIMPLE FOR BEGINNERS. POWERFUL FOR ADVANCED USERS Tarsi is easy to start with, even if you’ve never used a finance app before. As you grow, Tarsi grows with you. From budgets and goals to cashflow forecasting, debt tracking, installment tracking, and detailed insights, everything you need is already built in. CREATE MULTIPLE PROFILES Tarsi allows you to create multiple profiles, whether for personal use, family, or separate business accounts with built-in tools. GET FEEDBACK AND GROW YOUR MONEY Tarsi doesn’t just track. It helps you improve. Every time you log an expense or income, Tarsi gives you simple, helpful feedback so you understand how that decision affects your finances. Over time, it learns your patterns and gives you tips and insights to help you spend smarter, save better, and stay consistent. QUICK NOTES AND DAILY SUMMARY Use quick notes to list upcoming expenses, reminders, or anything you don’t want to forget. Tarsi also gives you a daily summary of your income and expenses so you can quickly review how your money moved without digging through your history. BACKUP, EXPORT, AND FULL CONTROL Your data is always yours. Tarsi automatically saves daily backups on your device so you don’t lose your data. You can export everything anytime as CSV or JSON, making it easy to move, review, or keep your own records. You can also generate income and expense statements for a selected period whenever you need them. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your financial data stays with you. Tarsi does not require an account, does not track you, and does not send your financial data to the cloud. Everything runs locally on your device. WHY TARSI? Tarsi is inspired by the Philippine tarsier, a small endangered animal known for its large, watchful eyes. Just like the tarsier, Tarsi helps you see your finances clearly. It gives you a full, honest view of your money so you can make better decisions every day, while also raising awareness about this unique animal and the importance of protecting it. Start tracking your money the right way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Expensa4 screens
Tarsi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tarsi at 5.0 against Expensa's 3.9. Tarsi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and device support (3 vs 1). Expensa's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Expensa sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tarsi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tarsi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expensa ships an update every 11 days, Tarsi every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Expensa versus Tarsi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpensaTarsi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii SeredaBryl Kezter Lim

Customer experience

Expensa

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Tarsi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

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
5 purchases

Tarsi

Subscriptions4
  • Tarsi Cloud Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tarsi Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Tarsi Cloud Yearly$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Tarsi Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tarsi Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Expensa free?
Expensa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tarsi free?
Tarsi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Expensa or Tarsi?
Tarsi is rated higher. Expensa averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tarsi averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Expensa or Tarsi have ads?
Neither Expensa nor Tarsi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Expensa or Tarsi?
Expensa ships an update every 11 days, and Tarsi every 2 days. Most recently, Expensa was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tarsi on November 5, 2026.

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