Comparison

Cheltu vs Bonstructer

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

Bonstructer

Features
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Bonstructer is the receipt scanner and expense tracker you can ask. Snap a paper receipt: Bonstructer reads the shop, date and every line item and files the receipt with its original photo in your notebook. SCAN • Paper receipts with the camera, long receipts in several parts • QR eBons, photos, PDFs and pasted till text • Often reads faded and crumpled receipts too • Fix a misread line right in the receipt ASK • "How much did I spend on groceries this month?" • Answers with tables and totals you can check in your notebook • Statistics and charts by shop, category and month SAVE AND PLAN • Price check: what you paid against current offers in your area and your own price history • Shopping list from the things you buy again and again • Send a receipt by email, for example to your tax advisor or employer • Split a receipt with flatmates or your partner • Share notebooks with your household MY RECIPES • Your personal recipe book: snap a recipe card or cookbook page with the camera, ingredients and steps are filled in for you • Put your recipes straight into the week plan, the ingredients go on the shopping list • The chat knows your recipes: ask what to cook from them or have one adjusted, for example for four people or vegetarian TRY IT WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT "Try as guest" opens a demo notebook, lets you scan one receipt of your own and ask one question, no sign-up needed. PRICING Basic use is free. AI features such as scans and chat questions use AI credits (AIC). Buy AIC as a one-time top-up that never expires, or get a plan with monthly AIC and more storage. The app shows the price before every purchase. Plans renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY App servers and receipt originals are stored in Google Cloud in Frankfurt, Germany. Receipts are read by Google Vertex AI, without data retention. No ads, and we never sell your data. Delete your account and data at any time. Answers are written by an AI based on your receipts. They can be wrong; check amounts on the receipt when it matters. Bonstructer is not tax or legal advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://bonstructer.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cheltu4 screens
Bonstructer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bonstructer at every 2 days against Cheltu's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cheltu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bonstructer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheltu ships an update every 5 days, Bonstructer every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Cheltu versus Bonstructer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheltuBonstructer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuresan AdrianChristof Scholl

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cheltu

Subscriptions2
  • Cheltu Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Cheltu Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
10 purchases

Bonstructer

Subscriptions8
  • Small plan monthly$2.991 Month
  • Medium plan monthly$3.991 Month
  • Large plan monthly$8.991 Month
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  • Family$12.991 Month
  • Small plan yearly$24.991 Year
  • Medium plan yearly$44.991 Year
  • Large plan yearly$89.991 Year
  • Family plan yearly$129.991 Year
One-time2
  • 25 AIC top-up$5.99
  • 50 AIC top-up$11.99

Questions

Is Cheltu free?
Cheltu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bonstructer free?
Bonstructer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cheltu or Bonstructer have ads?
Neither Cheltu nor Bonstructer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cheltu or Bonstructer?
Cheltu ships an update every 5 days, and Bonstructer every 2 days. Most recently, Cheltu was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bonstructer on October 31, 2026.

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