Expensa vs Expense Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Expense Tracker
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Finally, the money tracker you've been looking for. Monveo helps you track spending, manage budgets, monitor your net worth, and stay in control of your finances without the complexity. Designed to be simple, fast, and flexible, Monveo gives you multiple ways to record transactions and a complete view of your financial life in one place. MULTIPLE WAYS TO RECORD EVERY TRANSACTION Record expenses and income however you prefer: • Voice input • Camera receipt scanning • Siri Shortcuts • Back Tap actions • Share Extension • Shortcuts automation • Manual entry Choose the method that fits naturally into your daily routine. SMART BUDGETING MADE SIMPLE Set category budgets, monitor spending, and keep your finances on track with clear progress tracking and actionable insights. WATCH YOUR NET WORTH GROW Track cash, savings, investments, assets, and liabilities in one place. See your financial progress over time with beautiful charts and reports. SHARED SPACES FOR FAMILY & PARTNERS Create shared spaces and invite others to manage finances together. Perfect for couples, families, roommates, or accountability partners. ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES YOUR WAY • Custom categories • Transaction tags • Recurring transactions • Smart reminders • Personalized financial views POWERFUL INSIGHTS Understand where your money goes with spending analytics, trends, reports, and financial insights designed to help you make better decisions. IMPORT & EXPORT YOUR DATA Bring your financial records with you and export your data whenever you need it. FEATURES • Expense & income tracking • Budget management • Net worth tracking • Shared Spaces • Transaction tags • Recurring transactions • Reminders • Receipt scanner • Siri Shortcuts • Shortcuts & Back Tap support • Import & Export • Analytics & insights • Personalized experience Whether you're building better money habits, managing a household budget, or tracking long-term financial growth, Monveo helps you stay organized and focused on what matters. Simple. Fast. Easy to use. Privacy Policy: https://www.monveo.site/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Expense Tracker at every 4 days against Expensa's weekly. 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
Both are free to download. Expensa sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Expense Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Expensa ships an update weekly, Expense Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Expensa | Expense Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrii Sereda | Shobrun Bagastio |
In-app purchases
Expensa
- Expensa PRO Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Expensa PRO Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 1 Espresso$0.99
- 2 Espressos$1.99
- 4 Espressos$4.99
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- 10 Espressos$9.99
Expense Tracker
- Monveo Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Monveo Pro Yearly$11.991 Year









