Comparison

Tally vs SnapSpend

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

Head to head
About

Tally

Easily track your spending for events and outings with real-time progress updates. Scan receipts to split bills instantly, and view your budget directly on your Lock Screen. Integrates with Apple Pay for automatic transaction logging.

Highlights
  • Real-time spending tracking
  • Smart receipt scanning
  • Bill splitting
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Apple Pay integration
  • Spending history charts
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
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Tally is a simple spending tracker built for nights out, events, and any time you need to stick to a budget - and now, a smart receipt scanner that splits the bill in seconds. Set a goal, log what you spend, and watch your progress in real time - right on your Lock Screen. Track spending as it happens* Log cash and card purchases in seconds. No accounts to link, no bank access required. Scan & split receipts* Snap a photo of any receipt and Tally instantly pulls the items, tax, and total. Assign items to friends, add tip by percent or fixed dollar amount, and see exactly who owes what. Live Activity on your Lock Screen* See your spend vs. goal on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. Automatic with Apple Pay* Connect Tally to Apple Wallet automations. Every tap-to-pay transaction gets logged automatically - no manual entry needed. Look back at your history* Charts and session history show what you typically spend, your best nights, your worst, and how much you've saved under goal over time. Widgets & Shortcuts* Add Tally to your Home Screen or use Back Tap to log a purchase instantly. *Requires a paid membership. No bank login. Tally only knows what you tell it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SnapSpend

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SnapSpend turns every receipt into clear spending — and tells you where to save. Snap a photo and SnapSpend's AI reads the merchant, date, items, and total, then sorts it for you automatically. No typing. No shoebox of paper receipts. But SnapSpend doesn't just track your money — it helps you keep more of it. SEE WHERE IT'S CHEAPER — PRICE COMPARISON Every item you scan is checked against real prices from other shops, so SnapSpend shows you where the things you actually buy cost less. Stop overpaying on groceries and everyday items — let your own receipts find your savings. YOUR MONTHLY STORY At the close of each month, SnapSpend wraps your spending into a beautiful, easy-to-read story: where your money went, your top brands, recurring costs, and how the month really played out. It's your spending, finally making sense — and worth looking forward to. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap — any receipt, or import from your gallery. Long receipts and multi-scan supported. 2. Sort — AI extracts and categorizes every line, down to subcategories. 3. See & save — clean analytics, your monthly story, and smart price comparisons. MORE TO LOVE • AI receipt scanning in multiple languages • Automatic categories with item-level detail • Analytics — by month, by category, top brands, and trends • Smart search & filters — by date, amount, tag, or category • Tags — business, reimbursable, personal, and more • Manual receipts for cash purchases • Export — CSV, Excel, or PDF for budgets, taxes, or reimbursements • Multi-currency & multi-language — built for travel and everyday life • Grocery nutrition insights (Nutri-Score & calories) from your receipts PREMIUM Unlock unlimited scans, the full analytics suite, and your complete monthly story — or share a Family plan across your household. YOUR DATA, PROTECTED Your receipts are private and securely stored. We never sell your data. Turn the receipts you already collect into real savings and a clear picture of where your money goes. Download SnapSpend. — SnapSpend Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://getsnapspend.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://getsnapspend.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
SnapSpend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SnapSpend at none against Tally's shown. SnapSpend also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SnapSpend sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally ships an update weekly, SnapSpend every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tally versus SnapSpend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallySnapSpend
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMichael WeissigFarouq Anass

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tally

Subscriptions2
  • Tally Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tally Yearly$9.991 Month
4 purchases

SnapSpend

Subscriptions4
  • SnapSpend Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SnapSpend Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SnapSpend Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • SnapSpend Family Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapSpend free?
SnapSpend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tally or SnapSpend have ads?
Tally shows ads; SnapSpend does not.
Which is updated more often, Tally or SnapSpend?
Tally ships an update weekly, and SnapSpend every 4 days. Most recently, Tally was updated on September 28, 2026 and SnapSpend on October 7, 2026.

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