# PennyLens vs Receipt Parser

The clearest difference is device support: Receipt Parser at 3 against PennyLens's 1. Receipt Parser also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). PennyLens's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PennyLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Receipt Parser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PennyLens against 5.0 for Receipt Parser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | PennyLens | Receipt Parser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennylens-receipt-scanner/id6762164876/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipt-parser/id6781129917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAANHAAS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887095055) | [Lincoln Nelson LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781129919) |

## What reviewers say

### PennyLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennylens-receipt-scanner/id6762164876)

Effortlessly track your everyday spending by scanning receipts. Automatically capture merchant, amount, and date to categorize expenses and gain insights into your spending habits. All your data is stored privately on your device, working offline without an account.

**Highlights:** Scan receipts with camera, Automatic data extraction, Categorize expenses, Spending insights and trends, Customizable categories, Offline functionality, Data stored locally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PennyLens Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PennyLens Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


### Receipt Parser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipt-parser/id6781129917)

Instantly extract all line items from receipt photos using AI. Perfect for expense tracking and budgeting, it allows for easy export to CSV files for seamless integration with spreadsheets and accounting software. Keep a full scan history locally on your device for convenient access.

**Highlights:** AI-powered receipt scanning, Extract line items, prices, quantities, and totals, Edit extracted items before saving, Full scan history stored locally, CSV export for spreadsheets, Privacy-focused: images not stored on servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Receipt Parser Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Receipt Parser Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PennyLens free?

PennyLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Receipt Parser free?

Receipt Parser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PennyLens or Receipt Parser?

PennyLens and Receipt Parser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PennyLens or Receipt Parser have ads?

Neither PennyLens nor Receipt Parser shows ads.

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