Comparison

Pearstudio vs Spendly

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

Head to head
About

Pearstudio

Features
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DOCUMENTS AND PROMPTS - Import a document and takes out the names and dates when needed. - Combine it with a prompt and preview the result. - Check the estimated token count. - Bring documents in from this device or another one on your network. PROMPT MANAGEMENT - Save your prompts, then tag and search them. - Give a prompt fill-in fields, and sentences you can switch on or off. - Answer them when you use it. The saved prompt stays as written. - Refine the wording with Apple Intelligence. - Insert a saved prompt into another app with the Pearstudio keyboard. Prompt refinement is available where Apple Intelligence is enabled. PDF TOOLS Merge PDFs or compress them. OFFLINE Documents, prompts, and PDFs are handled on your device. ICLOUD SYNC Sessions and prompts stay in sync over iCloud. Access them on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

About

Spendly

Easily track your spending with manual entry, receipt scanning, or voice input. Organize expenses with built-in and custom categories, and visualize your financial habits with interactive charts and statistics. Stay on top of your budget with clear progress indicators.

Highlights
  • Manual expense entry
  • Receipt scanning
  • Voice input for expenses
  • Customizable categories
  • Interactive spending charts
  • Monthly budget tracking
  • Data export/import
Features
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SPENDLY – Smart Expense Tracker SPENDLY helps you track every dollar with ease. Whether you’re managing daily spending, monitoring monthly budgets, or analyzing where your money goes, SPENDLY gives you the tools to stay on top of your finances. TRACK EXPENSES YOUR WAY • Add expenses manually with a simple, clean form • Scan receipts with your camera—capture and attach receipt images to any expense • Use voice input to add expenses hands-free—speak the amount and details, and SPENDLY transcribes it for you • Choose from multiple currencies to match your region ORGANIZE WITH CATEGORIES • 10 built-in categories: Food, Transportation, Shopping, Entertainment, Utilities, and more • Create unlimited custom categories with your own icons and colors • Add subcategories for fine-grained organization (e.g., Food → Groceries, Restaurants) • Color-coded categories for quick visual identification BEAUTIFUL ANALYTICS • Interactive pie charts show your spending breakdown by category • Monthly, weekly, and daily statistics at a glance • Spending trends and category comparisons • Set a monthly budget and track your progress with visual indicators • Dashboard with recent transactions and quick stats FLEXIBLE & ACCESSIBLE • Light, Blue (premium), and Dark themes—choose what suits you • Match system appearance or auto-switch by time of day • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts • Clean, modern design following Apple Human Interface Guidelines YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • All data stored locally on your device—no account required to start • Export and import your data for backup or transfer • Profile picture/avatar on your dashboard • Manage categories, budgets, and preferences in Settings GET STARTED IN SECONDS • Friendly onboarding for first-time users • Optional currency and theme setup • Sample data option to explore features before adding your own Download SPENDLY today and take the first step toward smarter spending habits. Terms of Use: http://smart-apps.us/contents/apps/spendly/docs/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Pearstudio4 screens
Spendly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pearstudio at none against Spendly's 1. Pearstudio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spendly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pearstudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pearstudio ships an update every 2 weeks, Spendly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pearstudio versus Spendly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearstudioSpendly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBraveyo LLCIbrahim Abouhaikal

In-app purchases

None

Pearstudio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spendly

One-time1
  • Lifetime Price$6.99

Questions

Is Pearstudio free?
Pearstudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spendly free?
Spendly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pearstudio or Spendly have ads?
Neither Pearstudio nor Spendly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pearstudio or Spendly?
Pearstudio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spendly every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pearstudio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Spendly on October 17, 2026.

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