# RaptorPDF vs SmartSpend

The clearest difference is ads: RaptorPDF at none against SmartSpend's shown. SmartSpend's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RaptorPDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SmartSpend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RaptorPDF ships an update monthly, SmartSpend every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaptorPDF | SmartSpend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartspend-expense-tracker/id6759218502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erkin Yagci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271870871) | [Junaid Younas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765330451) |

## What reviewers say

### RaptorPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptorpdf-pdf-editor-scanner/id6758909525)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RaptorPDF Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RaptorPDF Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### SmartSpend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartspend-expense-tracker/id6759218502)

This app helps you manage your finances by tracking expenses, setting budgets, and visualizing spending trends. It offers a simple, privacy-focused experience with offline functionality and data stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Expense tracking with categories, Monthly budget planning, Income and expense dashboard, Daily expense logging, Spending trend charts, Offline functionality, Data export to Excel, Smart reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaptorPDF free?

RaptorPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartSpend free?

SmartSpend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RaptorPDF or SmartSpend have ads?

SmartSpend shows ads; RaptorPDF does not.

### Which is updated more often, RaptorPDF or SmartSpend?

RaptorPDF ships an update monthly, and SmartSpend every 9 days. Most recently, RaptorPDF was updated on October 31, 2026 and SmartSpend on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
