Comparison

Gastos vs Expense Tracker Minimalist

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

Head to head
About

Gastos

Features
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Gastos Expense Tracker requires a subscription to access all features. See plan options upon download. Gastos reads your MariBank and SeaBank transaction email alerts and turns them into a clean spending dashboard automatically. No typing. No spreadsheets. No manual logging. HOW IT WORKS Connect your Gmail account with read-only access. The app finds your MariBank and SeaBank transaction emails and securely extracts your spending information. Card purchases, ATM withdrawals, and fund transfers are organized instantly. SPENDING AT A GLANCE View your total spending for today, this week, and this month in Philippine pesos. A yearly spending heatmap helps you understand your habits over time so you can spot patterns and make better decisions. SWIPE TO VOID Refunded purchase or duplicate charge? Swipe any transaction to mark it as voided so your totals stay accurate. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No backend. No servers. No tracking. All data is stored on your device. Your transaction information never leaves your phone. The app only reads transaction emails and has no access to your bank account or funds. FEATURES - Automatic expense tracking from MariBank and SeaBank email alerts - Support for card purchases, ATM withdrawals, and transfers - Daily, weekly, and monthly spending totals - Yearly spending heatmap - Transaction details and history - Swipe-to-void transactions - Pull-to-refresh email sync - On-device SQLite storage - Google Sign-In with read-only Gmail access SUPPORTED TRANSACTIONS - Card purchases (merchant and amount) - ATM withdrawals - Fund transfers (recipient and reference number) SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Gastos requires an active subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by MariBank or SeaBank. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://maribank-tracker.kashi.dev/privacy

About

Expense Tracker Minimalist

Features
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β€’ Drag to add expenses Quickly log expenses by dragging an asset card into a categoryβ€”fast, intuitive, and satisfying β€’ Minimal by design A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus only on what matters β€’ Clear insights, not overload See meaningful statistics without overwhelming charts or complexity β€’ Private & secure Your data stays on your device. No bank connections. No unnecessary permissions β€’ Export & import anytime Backup your data or move it between devices with ease β€’ Multiple currencies Track expenses in the currency that fits your lifestyle β€’ Recurring expenses & income Stay on top of regular transactions effortlessly Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gastos4 screens
Expense Tracker Minimalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gastos at every 2 days against Expense Tracker Minimalist's every 3 weeks. Expense Tracker Minimalist's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gastos sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Expense Tracker Minimalist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gastos ships an update every 2 days, Expense Tracker Minimalist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Gastos versus Expense Tracker Minimalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGastosExpense Tracker Minimalist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefino Kashi Kyle EstudilloAbhinaba Chatterjee

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Gastos

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$1.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 1493 Days trial$1.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 1993 Days trial$2.991 Year
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  • Maribank Expense Tracker Pro Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 3993 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly 4993 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Maribank Expense Tracker Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Expense Tracker Minimalist

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Gastos free?
Gastos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expense Tracker Minimalist free?
Expense Tracker Minimalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gastos or Expense Tracker Minimalist have ads?
Neither Gastos nor Expense Tracker Minimalist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gastos or Expense Tracker Minimalist?
Gastos ships an update every 2 days, and Expense Tracker Minimalist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gastos was updated on October 19, 2026 and Expense Tracker Minimalist on October 5, 2026.

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