Comparison

Spendler vs iLekka

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

Head to head
About

Spendler

Features
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Track every dollar β€” without linking your bank. Spendler is the expense tracker for people who want to actually understand their money, not just watch it disappear. Log spending in seconds. See where it really goes. Build the habits that make budgets stick. No bank login. No data harvesting. No financial accounts to connect. Your money, in your hands. β€” LOG SPENDING IN SECONDS β€” Add an expense in three taps: amount, category, done. Attach a photo of the receipt by scanning it with your camera. Track cash, credit cards, debit, and digital wallets β€” all in one place. Bookmark important transactions to find them later. β€” BUDGETS THAT ACTUALLY WORK β€” Set a monthly spending limit and category-level budgets. Watch your real spending tick against your plan in real time. Compare month-over-month and finally see the patterns hiding in your habits. β€” NEVER MISS A SUBSCRIPTION β€” Add every recurring payment β€” Netflix, Spotify, gym, insurance, that random app from 2022. Get notified the day before any subscription renews so nothing slips through. β€” SAVINGS GOALS β€” Build goals for what matters: emergency fund, travel, a new laptop, a first apartment. Track every contribution. Hit the milestone. Start the next one. β€” SMART AUTO-CATEGORIZATION β€” Set keyword rules once and Spendler categorizes transactions automatically as you log them. "Chipotle" β†’ Food. "Uber" β†’ Transport. No more sorting receipts on a Sunday night. β€” REPORTS YOU'LL ACTUALLY READ β€” See spending trends by week, month, or year. Break down by category and drill into sub-categories to find your real money leaks. Spot the patterns. Fix the leaks. β€” ASK PENNY β€” YOUR AI MONEY ASSISTANT β€” Chat with Penny, the built-in AI that actually knows your spending. Ask "how much did I spend on coffee this month?" or "what's my biggest leak?" Get answers, not spreadsheets. β€” PEOPLE & SHARED EXPENSES β€” Track money you've lent, money you owe, Venmo splits with roommates, the dinner you covered last week. Running balance per person. No more awkward texts. β€” OFFLINE-FIRST, PRIVACY-FIRST β€” Log transactions without internet β€” Spendler syncs the moment you're back online. Hide your balance instantly when someone's looking over your shoulder. Sign in with Apple or Google for secure iCloud backup. β€” BUILT FOR REAL LIFE β€” - Daily reminders and weekly spending reports - 25+ currencies with proper locale formatting - Clean, minimal black & white design - Income tracking, not just expenses - Works on iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR: - Young professionals tracking their first real paycheck - College students managing tight budgets - Freelancers with variable income - Couples splitting shared expenses - Anyone who tried bank-linking budget apps and wanted something simpler, manual, and private Privacy Policy: https://spendler.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iLekka

Effortlessly track expenses by automatically processing bank transaction SMS messages. Monitor spending, categorize transactions smartly, and gain insights into your financial habits without manual data entry. Your financial data remains private and stored securely in your iCloud account.

Highlights
  • Automatic expense tracking from bank SMS
  • Smart expense categorization
  • Budgeting and spending analytics
  • Personal finance dashboard
  • Privacy-first iCloud storage
  • Designed for Indian banking systems
Features
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No typing. No receipts. No spreadsheets. iLekka is an automatic expense tracker for iPhone that turns your bank transaction SMS messages into a complete personal finance and money management system. Track expenses automatically, monitor spending, and stay on top of your budgetβ€”without manually entering transactions. Unlike traditional expense tracker apps, iLekka keeps your financial data private by storing everything in your own iCloud account. Nothing is sent to our servers. β€” HOW IT WORKS β€” Every time your bank sends a transaction SMS, iLekka automatically captures and categorizes the expense using Apple Shortcuts. Works with UPI transactions, debit cards, credit cards, net banking, and bank account debits. Supports SMS alerts from HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and other major Indian banks. Set it up once. Never manually log an expense again. β€” PRIVACY FIRST β€” Your financial data belongs to you. β€’ Stored in your own iCloud account β€’ No external servers β€’ No account creation required β€’ No ads β€’ No tracking β€’ No data harvesting iLekka follows Apple's privacy-first approach so your spending history remains under your control. β€” FEATURES β€” Automatic Expense Tracking Capture expenses automatically from bank SMS alerts. Every UPI payment, card transaction, ATM withdrawal, and account debit is recorded without manual effort. Smart Expense Categorization Automatically categorize spending into groceries, dining, fuel, shopping, bills, subscriptions, EMIs, travel, and more. Correct a category once and iLekka remembers your preference. Budgeting & Spending Analytics Understand where your money goes with monthly spending reports, category-wise breakdowns, trends, and insights. Personal Finance Dashboard Track your expenses, analyze spending habits, and make smarter financial decisions with a clear overview of your money. β€” BUILT FOR INDIA β€” Designed specifically for Indian banking and payment systems. β€’ UPI transactions β€’ Bank SMS alerts β€’ Debit cards β€’ Credit cards β€’ Net banking β€’ Major Indian banks No manual bookkeeping. No spreadsheets. No receipt scanning. β€” FREE FOR 60 DAYS β€” Get full access to all features free for 60 days. No credit card required. After the trial ends, choose either: β€’ Monthly Subscription β€’ Lifetime Access (one-time purchase) An active subscription or lifetime purchase is required to continue using iLekka after the trial period. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. β€’ Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. β€’ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. β€’ Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime from Apple ID Settings β†’ Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://shared-record-5ae.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-35ba4adcfaf68048b753e6718ae5039b Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” iLekka. Know your money.

Screenshots

Spendler4 screens
iLekka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iLekka at every 2 days against Spendler's weekly. Spendler's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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. Spendler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and iLekka sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spendler ships an update weekly, iLekka every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Spendler versus iLekka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpendleriLekka
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarsh RawatGagan Krishne

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spendler

Subscriptions2
  • Spendler Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Spendler Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

iLekka

Subscriptions1
  • iLekka Pro Monthly2 Months trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • iLekka Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Spendler free?
Spendler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iLekka free?
iLekka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spendler or iLekka have ads?
Neither Spendler nor iLekka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spendler or iLekka?
Spendler ships an update weekly, and iLekka every 2 days. Most recently, Spendler was updated on September 15, 2026 and iLekka on September 21, 2026.

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