Comparison

CostMe vs Jotfi

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

Head to head
About

CostMe

Features
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ee what repeated purchases really cost. CostMe is a manual expense tracker for the specific things you buy again and again: coffee, delivery, parking, snacks, rides, subscriptions—or anything else you want to understand. Create a tracker for each purchase, then record the usual quantity and price with Quick Add. When something changes, you can edit the quantity, price, date, or note. UNDERSTAND THE PATTERN • See quantity and cost together• Review spending by day, week, month, year, custom range, or all time• Compare months and filter reports by tracker or category• Explore statistics, monthly averages, weekday patterns, and top trackers• Export reports as CSV TRACK YOUR WAY • Create custom trackers, colors, and categories• Set a default quantity and price for Quick Add• Add an optional monthly budget—or simply observe• Edit, reorder, archive, and restore trackers• Turn any tracker into a clear card you can share All features are available with up to five active trackers. If you need more, Unlimited Trackers is a one-time in-app purchase with no recurring subscription. NO BANK CONNECTION REQUIRED CostMe does not require a CostMe account or access to your bank. Your trackers and expense entries are stored on your device. Export a free JSON backup whenever you want and restore it on another phone. Track the thing. See the real cost.

About

Jotfi

Features
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Jotfi is the fastest expense tracker on iOS. No forms. No dropdowns. No friction. Just type - and it's logged. Type "4.50 coffee" and you've logged a $4.50 coffee. Type "18 uber #work" and it's tagged to work. Type "65 dinner #food #date" and it's stacked with multiple tags. That's it. WHY JOTFI : Most expense apps slow you down. You tap through categories, pick dates, fill in fields - by the time you're done, you've forgotten why you opened the app. Jotfi works at the speed of thought. You type one line the moment you spend. Natural, fast, and actually something you'll stick with. HOW IT WORKS : → Just the amount: type "12" → logged as cash → Add a note: type "4.50 coffee" → logged with note → Add a tag: type "18 uber #work" → organised by category → Stack tags: type "65 dinner #food #date" → as many tags as you need No date picking - entries are timestamped automatically. No category tapping - tags are inline, fast, and yours. No mandatory notes - sometimes you just spent cash. FEATURES : • Instant text entry - one line, done • Smart tag system - #tag anything, filter by anything • Daily and monthly view - see exactly where your money goes • Calendar history - browse spending day by day, month by month • Monthly spending recap - automatic summary with trends • Export to CSV or plain text - your data, your way • Works fully offline - no account, no sync required • Dark mode - looks great in any lighting JOTFI PRO : Free users can log up to 4 entries per day and use up to 2 tags. That's enough to try it out. Upgrade to Pro for: • Unlimited entries - no daily or monthly caps • Unlimited tags - organise as many categories as you need • Export your data - CSV and plain text, anytime • Custom app theme - light, dark, or system PRIVACY : Everything stays on your device. No account required. No data sent anywhere. No ads. Ever. PERFECT FOR : • Daily spending tracking • Travel expense logging • Work expense tracking • Freelancer and contractor expenses • Anyone who wants a simple, fast money diary Stop letting small expenses go untracked. Open Jotfi, type one line, move on with your day. -------------------------------- Terms of Use: https://jotfi.mojostack.co.uk/terms Privacy Policy: https://jotfi.mojostack.co.uk/privacy Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings.

Screenshots

CostMe4 screens
Jotfi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jotfi at Free against CostMe's $3.99. CostMe's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Jotfi is free to download; CostMe costs $3.99 up front. CostMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Jotfi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CostMe versus Jotfi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCostMeJotfi
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvaro jose Camacho NeumannMojostack Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CostMe

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Jotfi

Subscriptions2
  • Jotfi Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Jotfi Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is CostMe free?
CostMe costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Jotfi free?
Jotfi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CostMe or Jotfi have ads?
Neither CostMe nor Jotfi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CostMe or Jotfi?
CostMe ships an update weekly, and Jotfi weekly. Most recently, CostMe was updated on September 19, 2026 and Jotfi on September 6, 2026.

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