# Receipts vs Categorizr

The clearest difference is rating: Categorizr at 4.6 against Receipts's 2.9. Categorizr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (85% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receipts sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Categorizr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Categorizr holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Categorizr has 85 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Receipts's written reviews are positive against 85% of Categorizr's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receipts | Categorizr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipts-expense-tracker/id708280039/reviews) | **[4.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categorizr-receipt-scanner/id1455290524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tidal Pool Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/290776893) | [Categorizr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021377680) |

## What reviewers say

### Receipts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipts-expense-tracker/id708280039)

Track personal and business finances with this powerful expense tracker. Customize budgets, accounts, and receipt fields. Generate detailed reports and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Income and expense tracking, Mileage tracking, Customizable budgets and accounts, Custom receipt fields, Photo, drawing, and voice memo attachments, Multi-currency support, Detailed financial reports (Excel, PDF, CSV, HTML), Cloud syncing across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro (upgrade from v4) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📸 Stable camera for photos
- 🗂️ Customizable categories and icons
- 📈 Tracks spending and income

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive upgrade cost
- 📉 Data loss issues
- ⚠️ Unclear upgrade policy
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🚫 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- Lost data on new phone transfer
- App crashes when exporting large reports
- App deleted receipt images
- Data loss after updates
- Paid version reverts to basic

**Requested features**

- iPad and Mac port
- UK VAT calculation
- Cloud storage integration
- Dark mode
- More filter options


### Categorizr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/categorizr-receipt-scanner/id1455290524)

This app helps you organize receipts and manage inventory. It allows you to scan, store, and track all your financial documents and physical items. Generate reports and capture important details for warranties and insurance.

**Highlights:** Automatic eReceipt upload, Scan and organize receipts, Track home and business inventory, Capture warranty information, Generate PDF reports, Store asset and policy details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receipts free?

Receipts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Categorizr free?

Categorizr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Receipts or Categorizr?

Categorizr is rated higher. Receipts averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Categorizr averages 4.6 from 85 ratings.

### Do Receipts or Categorizr have ads?

Neither Receipts nor Categorizr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Receipts or Categorizr?

Receipts ships an update every 2 months, and Categorizr every 2 months. Most recently, Receipts was updated on October 22, 2026 and Categorizr on October 24, 2026.

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