Comparison

RichAuntie vs Mewo

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

Head to head
About

RichAuntie

Features
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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 (β€œHey Siri, log expense in RichAuntie”). BUILT FOR HOW MALAYSIANS SPEND β€’ Sub-categories out of the box: Food β€Ί Mamak, Hawker & Kopitiam, Groceries, Coffee & Drinks, Food Delivery. Transport β€Ί Petrol, Grab / e-hailing, Toll, Parking, LRT / MRT / Bus. Home β€Ί 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 β€œGrab”, β€œShopee” or β€œTeh tarik” 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.

About

Mewo

Features
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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

Screenshots

RichAuntie4 screens
Mewo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
RichAuntie versus Mewo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRichAuntieMewo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChin YU XUANDanial Zulkifli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RichAuntie

Subscriptions1
  • Centsei Pro$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Mewo

Subscriptions2
  • Mewo Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mewo Premium Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is RichAuntie free?
RichAuntie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mewo free?
Mewo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RichAuntie or Mewo have ads?
RichAuntie shows ads; Mewo does not.
Which is updated more often, RichAuntie or Mewo?
RichAuntie ships an update every 11 days, and Mewo every 2 days. Most recently, RichAuntie was updated on October 10, 2026 and Mewo on October 4, 2026.

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