Comparison

Ching vs Booth Ledger

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

Head to head
About

Ching

Features
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Ching is an automatic expense tracker designed for Hong Kong. Snap receipts, log Apple Wallet taps automatically, no bank login. β€’ Receipt Photos Snap a paper bill, or pick a PayMe, Octopus or bank payment screenshot from your album. Ching reads the amount, merchant and date; you tap to confirm. 3 images a month on Free, 300 on Ching Pro. Cloud reading is its own opt-in switch. β€’ Auto-Log Card Taps (requires iOS 27) Add one Ching Shortcut. When a card in Apple Wallet is used, or PayMe tells you money has arrived, Ching posts a notification and one tap confirms the entry. Set it up once. β€’ Quick Manual Entry Expenses, income and transfers in seconds. Merchant categories that learn, multi-currency with live rates, recurring transactions, category budgets, and stock FIFO cost tracking. β€’ AI Spending Insights Monthly spending analysis and trend statistics for tracking where your money goes. Informational only β€” see disclaimer below. β€’ Cloud Backup (Ching Pro) Encrypted backup. Restore on a new phone in one step. β€’ Privacy First Ching never asks for your bank password and never connects to your bank account. Data stays on your device by default; cloud reading and AI Spending Insights are separate opt-in switches. Free: Unlimited* tracking Β· Basic stats Β· 3 AI Spending Insights/month Β· 3 image reads/month Β· 3 category budgets Ching Pro: HK$28/month or HK$238/year β€” Unlimited* AI Spending Insights Β· 300 image reads/month Β· Cloud backup Β· Unlimited* category budgets *Fair-use limits apply to prevent abuse. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Made by an independent developer in Hong Kong. Questions? We'd love to hear from you. Important Disclaimer Ching is a personal expense-tracking tool, not a financial advisor. All content β€” including AI-generated spending insights β€” is strictly informational and must not be relied upon as investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, a solicitation, or any form of regulated financial advice. Ching does not hold any licence from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) or any other regulator, and does not carry on any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571). Always consult a qualified, licensed professional before making financial decisions.

About

Booth Ledger

Features
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Finally, a simple bookkeeping app designed specifically for booth renters. Track your income, tips, expenses, and booth rent β€” all stored locally on your device. No account required. No recurring subscription. Your data is not linked to your identity. KNOW WHAT YOU ACTUALLY MADE β€’ Record service income and tips after every client β€’ Tag payment methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, Zelle, and more β€’ Set your monthly booth rent and include it in your totals β€’ See your net income for the month in one tap BUILT FOR SIMPLE BOOKKEEPING β€’ Monthly summary: income, expenses, booth rent, net income β€’ Yearly totals organized by expense category β€’ Export your data as a CSV file anytime using your device’s share options PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your financial records are stored on your device. No account or login required. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO RECURRING FEES. Booth Ledger is free to start. Upgrade to Booth Ledger Pro to unlock unlimited records and CSV export with a one-time purchase. If you rent a booth, chair, or suite and want a simple, focused way to track your numbers β€” Booth Ledger is built for you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boothledger.bestrong.im/privacy.html

Screenshots

Ching4 screens
Booth Ledger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Booth Ledger at 3 against Ching's 1. Booth Ledger also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ching sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Booth Ledger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Ching versus Booth Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChingBooth Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS27.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size99 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI Love Working Limitedyan wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ching

Subscriptions2
  • Ching Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ching Pro Annual$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Booth Ledger

One-time1
  • Booth Ledger Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Ching free?
Ching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booth Ledger free?
Booth Ledger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ching or Booth Ledger have ads?
Neither Ching nor Booth Ledger shows ads.

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