Comparison

SpendLog vs Expense Tracker

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

Head to head
About

SpendLog

Features
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Open the app, type the amount, tap a category — your expense is logged in about 3 seconds. SpendLog is the fast, private way to see where your money actually goes, without the clutter of banking apps or complicated budgeting tools. NO BANK LOGIN. NO ACCOUNT. SpendLog never connects to your bank and never asks you to sign up. You log what you spend by hand — a small, mindful habit — and your data stays on your device. BUILT FOR SPEED • A big, simple number pad as the first thing you see • 9 ready-made categories with icons • Save with one tap, then it resets for the next entry • A home screen widget to add an expense without opening the app FREE • Unlimited expense logging • Daily feed grouped by day • This month's total • Single currency SPENDLOG PRO • Category reports and month-over-month trends • Monthly budget with 80% and 100% alerts • Home screen and lock screen widgets • CSV and PDF export • iCloud sync Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan comes with a 7-day free trial. Start today: the first time you see your week laid out by category, you'll never guess where your money went again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Expense Tracker

Features
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Record everyday spending easily and understand where your money goes. Add an expense in seconds by entering the amount, choosing a category, selecting the date, and adding an optional note. Monthly totals and category breakdowns update automatically, helping you review your spending without complicated setup or account registration. KEY FEATURES • Quickly record everyday expenses • View total spending for each month • See entry count and daily spending average • Identify your top spending category • Review spending by category • Browse expenses from previous months • Edit or delete saved expenses • Store expense data locally on your device • No account registration required EXPENSE TRACKER PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited expense entries • Custom expense categories • CSV export • Removal of banner advertisements The free plan allows up to 15 expense entries per month. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pro is available with monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscription options. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Designed for people who want a simple, private, and convenient way to keep track of everyday spending without bank connections or complicated financial tools. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SpendLog4 screens
Expense Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpendLog at 17.0 against Expense Tracker's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SpendLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Expense Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SpendLog versus Expense Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpendLogExpense Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurkan AtamanJun Yamabe

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpendLog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Ā· Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Ā· Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Expense Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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