Comparison

iLekka vs Dot

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

Head to head
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 budget—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. — HOW IT WORKS — 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. — PRIVACY FIRST — Your financial data belongs to you. • Stored in your own iCloud account • No external servers • No account creation required • No ads • No tracking • No data harvesting iLekka follows Apple's privacy-first approach so your spending history remains under your control. — FEATURES — 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. — BUILT FOR INDIA — Designed specifically for Indian banking and payment systems. • UPI transactions • Bank SMS alerts • Debit cards • Credit cards • Net banking • Major Indian banks No manual bookkeeping. No spreadsheets. No receipt scanning. — FREE FOR 60 DAYS — Get full access to all features free for 60 days. No credit card required. After the trial ends, choose either: • Monthly Subscription • Lifetime Access (one-time purchase) An active subscription or lifetime purchase is required to continue using iLekka after the trial period. ———————————————————————————— SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING • Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. • Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime from Apple ID Settings → 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/ ———————————————————————————— iLekka. Know your money.

About

Dot

This app helps you manage your daily spending by setting a budget and logging expenses. It offers a simple, habit-forming way to track your finances with a visual budget indicator and historical review. All your data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Daily spending limit setting
  • Expense logging with categories
  • Visual budget circle indicator
  • End-of-day habit ritual
  • 28-day spending streak heatmap
  • Expense review calendar
Features
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Know exactly how much you have left to spend today. Dot is a minimal daily budget tracker. Set a daily limit, log expenses as you go, and close each day with a single hold. That's it. HOW IT WORKS • Set your budget — pick a daily spending limit in seconds • Log as you go — tap + after every purchase, pick a category, done • Close the day — hold the button at night to mark it complete and build the habit FEATURES • Budget circle — your remaining balance, always front and center • Category colors — Food, Transport, Shopping, Fun, Other • Hold-to-close ritual — a satisfying end-of-day habit • 28-day heatmap — see your streak at a glance • Lookback calendar — tap any past day to review every expense PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collected. No account. No cloud. No analytics. No ads. Everything stays on your iPhone, always. Free to download. No subscription. No catch.

Screenshots

iLekka4 screens
Dot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot at none against iLekka's 2. iLekka's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. iLekka sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLekka versus Dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLekkaDot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGagan KrishneRavi Palwe

Customer experience

iLekka

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iLekka

Subscriptions1
  • iLekka Pro Monthly2 Months trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • iLekka Pro$9.99
None

Dot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLekka free?
iLekka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot free?
Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLekka or Dot have ads?
Neither iLekka nor Dot shows ads.

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