Comparison

Cheltu vs Scanbon

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

Head to head
About

Cheltu

Features
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Snap a receipt. Cheltu does the rest. Cheltu turns paper receipts into organized spending data, automatically. Point your camera at any receipt and Cheltu reads the merchant, date, total and individual items in about 2 seconds. No typing, no accounts, no cloud processing. WHY CHELTU Instant scanning: burst capture with multiple frames for sharp OCR results, even on crumpled receipts Smart categories: purchases are sorted into Groceries, Dining, Transport, Health and more, automatically Monthly budget: set a limit and see exactly where you stand, with a home screen widget for a quick glance Spending insights: weekly, monthly and yearly reports, top stores, top products, price history per product Multi-currency: receipts in RON, EUR and other currencies, with separate totals per currency on export Export anywhere: CSV for Excel and Google Sheets, or PDF with the receipt images included Backup and restore: local backups for everyone, iCloud backup with Pro Private by design: all processing happens on your device. Your receipts never leave your phone. FREE FOREVER Unlimited receipt scans, monthly budget, weekly charts and the last 4 weeks of analytics, free, with no account. CHELTU PRO Unlock CSV and PDF export, unlimited analytics history, monthly and yearly trends and iCloud backup. Free 7-day trial, then a monthly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime. Cheltu works great in Romania (bonuri fiscale, ANAF-friendly exports) and Italy (scontrini), and handles receipts from anywhere. Questions? support@cheltu.ro Privacy policy: https://cheltu.ro/?lang=en#privacy Terms of use: https://cheltu.ro/?lang=en#terms

About

Scanbon

Features
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Take control of your spending with smart, effortless expense tracking. Many people don't know where their money goes. Even with a higher income, spending habits often stay the same without clear insight. ScanBon helps you understand your finances and make better decisions, without the hassle of manual tracking. Simply scan your receipts and let AI do the rest. SMART RECEIPT SCANNING • Take a photo, upload an image or PDF, or enter expenses manually • AI automatically extracts items, prices, store, date, and more CLEAR INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS • Visual dashboard with spending trends • Discover your top stores, categories, and items • Understand exactly where your money goes BUDGETING MADE SIMPLE • Set overall and category-based budgets • Track your progress in real time • Stay in control of your financial goals BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE • Fast, simple, and intuitive • Designed for anyone who wants better financial awareness ScanBon turns your daily expenses into clear, actionable insights so you can spend smarter and save more. Start building better financial habits today. SUBSCRIPTION ScanBon Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.scanbon.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Cheltu4 screens
Scanbon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cheltu at every 4 days against Scanbon's fortnightly. Scanbon's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheltu ships an update every 4 days, Scanbon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Cheltu versus Scanbon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheltuScanbon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuresan AdrianAbraham Stone B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Cheltu

No in-app purchases

None

Scanbon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cheltu free?
Cheltu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanbon free?
Scanbon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cheltu or Scanbon have ads?
Neither Cheltu nor Scanbon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cheltu or Scanbon?
Cheltu ships an update every 4 days, and Scanbon fortnightly. Most recently, Cheltu was updated on October 8, 2026 and Scanbon on October 5, 2026.

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