Comparison

Simple Expense Tracker vs SpendPad

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

Head to head
About

Simple Expense Tracker

Features
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Welcome to Simple Expense Tracker, a clean, intuitive, and privacy-focused financial management application. Designed for users who want strict control over their budget without the annoyance of commercial interruptions, our app is completely free of advertisements. We believe your financial data belongs to you. That is why Simple Expense Tracker is strictly "offline-first." We do not require a cloud account, we do not use analytics tracking, and we never sync your private data to external servers. It is simply you, your budget, and total peace of mind. CORE CAPABILITIES: Zero Advertisements Enjoy a clean, distraction-free environment. Unlike other trackers, we do not interrupt your financial planning with banner ads or pop-ups. Effortless Transaction Tracking Log your daily expenses and income streams in seconds. Keep a running tally of your financial activity with a clean, no-nonsense interface. Financial Dashboard Get a clear, at-a-glance overview of your financial health. Your home screen instantly displays your current balance, total income, and total expenses for the period. Smart Categorization Visually track exactly where your money is going. Assign transactions to default categories like Food, Transport, and Utilities to easily identify your spending habits. 100% Privacy & Offline Your data is stored securely and locally right on your device. Since the app functions offline, your financial records never leave your pocket. PREMIUM FEATURES (PRO): Upgrade to Simple Expense Manager Premium to unlock advanced tools for total financial control: Unlimited Custom Categories Tailor the app to your exact lifestyle. Create unlimited, highly specific categories for your unique spending habits. Advanced CSV Data Export Export your entire financial history into a standard CSV spreadsheet. Perfect for doing your taxes, sharing reports with your accountant, or analyzing your finances in Excel or Numbers. Custom App Themes Personalize your financial diary. Unlock more than 10 custom color palettes and themes to make the app truly yours. Take back control of your budget today with Simple Expense Tracker—lightweight, secure, ad-free, and built for your privacy. Eula for in app purchases: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SpendPad

Features
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Ever wonder where your money actually goes? SpendPad makes it dead simple to find out. No bank connections, no complicated setup. Just open the app and start tracking. That's it. Log your expenses and income in seconds. See exactly how much you're spending, where it's going, and how much you have left. Whether it's rent, groceries, subscriptions, or that coffee you swore you'd stop buying. BUDGETS THAT ACTUALLY WORK Set a budget for any category. SpendPad shows you in real time how close you are to your limit. No surprises at the end of the month. You'll know exactly where you stand, every single day. MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS, ONE PLACE Checking, savings, cash, credit cards. Keep them all organized in one app. See your full picture without switching between banking apps. RECURRING PAYMENTS ON AUTOPILOT Rent. Netflix. Gym. Phone bill. Set them up once and SpendPad tracks them automatically. You'll never forget a payment again, and you'll always know what's coming up. AI CHAT THAT KNOWS YOUR SPENDING Ask questions about your money. "How much did I spend on food this month?" or "Am I on track with my budget?" Get instant answers based on your actual data. It's like having a financial buddy in your pocket. REMINDERS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Get notified before bills are due. Get alerts when you're close to your budget limit. Stay on top of things without having to think about it. STATS THAT TELL A STORY Beautiful charts and breakdowns that show your spending patterns over time. Daily, weekly, monthly. Compare periods and spot trends. Finally understand your habits. YOUR CATEGORIES, YOUR WAY The default categories not working for you? Create your own. Name them whatever you want, pick an icon, and organize your finances the way that makes sense to YOU. SHARE WITH YOUR PEOPLE Managing money with a partner or roommate? Share an account and track expenses together. Everyone stays in the loop. PRIVATE AND SECURE Lock the app with Face ID or fingerprint. Your financial data stays on your device. No bank connections means nothing sensitive to leak. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Start using SpendPad immediately. No sign-up, no email, no waiting. Just open and go. Create an account later only if you want to sync across devices. ATTACH RECEIPTS Snap a photo of your receipt and attach it to any transaction. Never lose track of what you bought or need for returns. EXPORT YOUR DATA Need your transactions in a spreadsheet? Export to CSV anytime and take your data wherever you need it. --- SpendPad is free to use. A premium subscription unlocks unlimited accounts, budgets, categories, recurring payments, data export, and unlimited AI chat. Premium is available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Expense Tracker4 screens
SpendPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Expense Tracker at 13.0 against SpendPad's 16.4. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Simple Expense Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpendPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Simple Expense Tracker versus SpendPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Expense TrackerSpendPad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSick App Developers GmbHMOBILECRAFT LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Expense Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Simple Expense Manager Premium$1.991 Month
  • Simple Expense Manager Premium$14.991 Year
3 purchases

SpendPad

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Simple Expense Tracker free?
Simple Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpendPad free?
SpendPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Expense Tracker or SpendPad have ads?
Neither Simple Expense Tracker nor SpendPad shows ads.

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