Comparison

DueKeeper vs Expense Tracker

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

Head to head
About

DueKeeper

This app helps you manage household finances by organizing income and expenses. It provides a clear overview of upcoming payments, offers customizable reminders, and tracks different expense types. View summaries, charts, and use widgets for quick access to your financial status.

Highlights
  • Payment schedule matrix
  • Customizable payment reminders
  • Three expense types (fixed, variable, one-time)
  • Monthly income/expense summaries and charts
  • Home screen widget support
  • Multiple budget books (Premium)
  • 10 currencies supported
Features
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"When is that payment due again?" DueKeeper takes the guesswork out of managing your money. It's a household budget app that organizes your income and expenses so you can see exactly when, where, and how much you need to pay — all at a glance. Designed to be intuitive enough for first-time budgeters. Payment Schedule - View all your upcoming payments in a clear date-by-account matrix. See which account is being charged, when, and how much. Payment dates that fall on weekends or holidays are automatically adjusted. Payment Reminders Get notified 1 to 7 days before a payment is due. Never miss a credit card charge or forget a transfer deadline again. 3 Expense Types for Detailed Tracking - Fixed: Rent, insurance, subscriptions — recurring expenses with a set amount - Variable: Utilities, credit cards — recurring expenses where the amount changes - One-time: Travel, appliance purchases — expenses that occur only once Set payment dates, accounts, and billing cycles for each to get a complete picture of your finances. Monthly Summary & Charts - Review your income, expenses, and balance month by month. Category breakdowns and a 6-month trend chart help you spot spending patterns. Widget Support - View your income/expense summary and payment schedule right on your home screen. Multiple Budgets (Premium) - Create up to 5 separate budget books for different purposes — household, personal, business, and more. Business mode supports daily sales tracking, making it ideal for freelancers and sole proprietors. More Useful Features - 10 currencies supported (JPY, USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, CAD, AUD, CNY, KRW, TWD) - Custom month start date (align your budget with your payday) - Account management (bank, e-money, cash) - Custom categories (Premium) - Available in English and Japanese - Automatic payment date adjustment for holidays in 5 countries (Japan, US, UK, Singapore, Canada) Designed to Be Simple and Sustainable - Unlike typical budgeting apps, there's no need to: - Track or reconcile account balances - Log every daily transaction - Scan receipts - Link your bank accounts Built for Privacy All your data is stored locally on your device. Keep it safe with iCloud backup. No ads, no tracking, no sign-up required. Pricing Core features are free to use. Premium Features (Subscription or One-Time Purchase) - Multiple budget books - Sales tracking - Custom categories - Automatic iCloud backup - Annual reports Privacy Policy: https://kakeibo.spade3.com/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Expense Tracker

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Notch is a fast, private, beautifully simple expense tracker for people who want to know exactly where their money goes — on your own, or shared with a partner, roommates, or friends. Start in seconds — no account, no sign-up wall. Log a transaction and it is saved instantly. Turn on optional cloud sync to keep every device in step, and it keeps working even with no signal. TRACK EVERY TRANSACTION • Log expenses and income in seconds, online or offline. • Rich categories — food, transport, shopping, entertainment, bills, salary and more. • Multiple accounts you create and track yourself — personal, shared, or per-project — no bank linking required. • Search and filter your history by category, type, and date range. SHARE AN ACCOUNT WITH YOUR PEOPLE • Create a shared account for a flat, a trip, a couple, or a project. • Invite people with a simple code — no address book access needed. • See how much each member has contributed and their share of the total. • A live activity feed shows new transactions from members as they are added. NEVER BE SURPRISED BY A SUBSCRIPTION • Keep every recurring charge — streaming, gym, software, insurance — in one place. • See your real monthly total instead of guessing. • Weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly billing cycles are all supported. UNDERSTAND YOUR SPENDING • A dashboard that answers "where did this month go?" at a glance. • Category breakdowns, spending trends over time, and month-to-month comparisons. • AI-generated insights that point out patterns you would otherwise miss. EXPORT ANYTHING • Export any date range to CSV, Excel, or PDF. • Choose exactly which columns to include. • Useful for taxes, reimbursements, or sharing with an accountant. ADD EXPENSES WITH YOUR VOICE • Say "Uber to the airport, 24 dollars yesterday" and the amount, merchant, category, and date are all filled in for you. • Optional on-device AI runs the parsing entirely on your phone, so nothing leaves it, and it works without internet. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your data lives on your device by default. • Cloud sync is optional and only runs when you turn it on. • Use the whole core app as a guest — no email required. • Available in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese. PREMIUM Premium unlocks shared accounts with cloud sync across devices, unlimited subscription tracking (free accounts track up to 3), voice entry, and the real-time shared activity feed. It is an auto-renewing subscription, and you can cancel any time in your App Store settings. Download Notch and take control of your spending today. Notch Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, offered weekly or monthly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://notch.ashmm.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://notch.ashmm.app/privacy

Screenshots

DueKeeper4 screens
Expense Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Expense Tracker at every 2 days against DueKeeper'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DueKeeper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Expense Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DueKeeper ships an update weekly, Expense Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
DueKeeper versus Expense Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDueKeeperExpense Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuichiro YasuiAshish Mishra

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DueKeeper

Subscriptions4
  • Premium monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium yealy$6.991 Year
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  • Premium yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$11.99
2 purchases

Expense Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is DueKeeper free?
DueKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expense Tracker free?
Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DueKeeper or Expense Tracker have ads?
Neither DueKeeper nor Expense Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DueKeeper or Expense Tracker?
DueKeeper ships an update weekly, and Expense Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, DueKeeper was updated on October 14, 2026 and Expense Tracker on October 20, 2026.

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