RichAuntie vs Mewo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RichAuntie
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RichAuntie is a private expense tracker and budget planner made for Malaysia. Log what you spend in RM in two taps, see where your money goes, and keep your data on your own phone β no sign-up, no account. DOUBLE-TAP TO LOG ANY PAYMENT β’ Just paid? On the payment receipt or transaction screen, double-tap the back of your iPhone. AI reads the amount, payee and date and logs it β no typing. β’ Works with Malaysian e-wallets (Touch 'n Go eWallet, GrabPay, Boost, ShopeePay, Setel, BigPay), DuitNow QR and DuitNow Transfer, bank apps (Maybank MAE, CIMB OCTO, Public Bank, RHB, Hong Leong and more), card payment screens and e-receipts. β’ One-tap setup inside the app. Prefer typing? A fast keypad, tappable categories and Siri (βHey Siri, log expense in RichAuntieβ). BUILT FOR HOW MALAYSIANS SPEND β’ Sub-categories out of the box: Food βΊ Mamak, Hawker & Kopitiam, Groceries, Coffee & Drinks, Food Delivery. Transport βΊ Petrol, Grab / e-hailing, Toll, Parking, LRT / MRT / Bus. Home βΊ Rent, Electricity, Water, Internet. Add or rename your own. β’ All your money in one place: add any Malaysian bank (Maybank, CIMB, Public Bank, RHB, Hong Leong, GXBank and more) or e-wallet (Touch 'n Go, GrabPay, ShopeePay, Boost, MAE), enter the balance, and see your net worth. Credit cards too. β’ Amounts in Malaysian Ringgit (RM), calculated to the exact sen. REPORTS THAT EXPLAIN YOUR MONTH β’ Spending vs income trend: a 6- or 12-month line chart shows the months you overspent. β’ Category breakdown with a sub-category split, daily spending chart, biggest expense and month-on-month comparison. β’ Filter by note: tap βGrabβ, βShopeeβ or βTeh tarikβ to see every matching entry and how much it really costs you. BUDGET & PLAN β’ Monthly budget plus per-category budgets, with a gentle warning before you overspend. β’ Recurring bills and subscriptions fill in automatically each month. SCAN AND IMPORT (PRO) β’ Snap a receipt and AI fills in the amount, date, merchant and category. β’ Import a bank or credit card statement (CSV, PDF or screenshot). AI turns cryptic merchant codes into readable names, suggests categories and finds what you forgot to log. β’ Both ask for your confirmation before anything is uploaded for processing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Your ledger is stored on your device. Nothing is shared with advertisers. β’ Optional cloud sync is end-to-end encrypted with a code only you hold. β’ App lock with PIN, Face ID or Touch ID. Works fully offline. Export to CSV or JSON anytime. RICHAUNTIE PRO β AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited receipt scanning and bank / credit card statement import. β’ RichAuntie Pro (6 months) β RM19.90 every 6 months in Malaysia; the local price in other countries is shown before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically for the same period at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://colinchin95.github.io/daily-ledger/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://colinchin95.github.io/daily-ledger/privacy.html RichAuntie β the calm, private money tracker for every Malaysian auntie, uncle, student and boss.
Mewo
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Mewo is a personal spending companion that helps you record expenses and income, understand spending habits, and stay aware of your monthly finances. Log transactions naturally through AI chat, scan receipts, or add entries manually. Mewo organizes your records into useful summaries so you can see where your money goes. Features: β’ Log expenses and income using AI chat β’ Scan receipts and extract transaction details β’ Add and edit transactions manually β’ Track monthly income and commitments β’ View spending by category, place, and day β’ Monitor spending pace and estimated savings β’ Identify unusual spending activity β’ Mark potential tax-relief transactions (For Malaysian users only) β’ Choose from multiple currencies β’ Protect financial values using the Hide option β’ Use light, dark, or system appearance Mewo is designed for personal budgeting and record keeping. Tax-relief indicators and financial estimates are informational only and are not professional financial or tax advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mewo-app.vercel.app/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mewo at none against RichAuntie's shown. Mewo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. RichAuntie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Mewo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RichAuntie ships an update every 11 days, Mewo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RichAuntie | Mewo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chin YU XUAN | Danial Zulkifli |
In-app purchases
RichAuntie
- Centsei Pro$2.991 Month
Mewo
- Mewo Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Mewo Premium Annually$29.991 Year






