Comparison

Hubdoc vs Receipt Lens

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

Head to head
About

Hubdoc

Easily capture and store bills, receipts, and invoices on the go. Key data is automatically extracted and synced to accounting software for streamlined payment processing and reconciliation. Reduce manual data entry and paper clutter to focus on running your business.

Highlights
  • Capture bills and receipts with your phone
  • Automatic data extraction (supplier, amount, date)
  • Digital filing cabinet for documents
  • Syncs with QuickBooks Online and Xero
  • One-click payment processing integration
Features
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Get copies of documents and key data stored into Xero and QuickBooks Online automatically. Perfect when you’re on the go, at a job site or at the office, the Hubdoc mobile app makes it easy to capture and store your bills, receipts and invoices. Once everything is in Hubdoc, the key data is extracted and seamlessly synced to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and BILL for one-click payment processing, reconciliation and audit-proofing. With Hubdoc, you can spend less time managing paper documents and doing admin, and more time running your business. Key features of the mobile app: Capture Snap a photo of your bill or receipt, automatically sharing it with your accountant, bookkeeper or teammates. Extract Hubdoc will extract the supplier’s name, amount, invoice number and due date, so you can say goodbye to data entry. Store The document will be filed automatically in a digital filing cabinet, which means you can toss the paper copy.

About

Receipt Lens

Effortlessly track expenses by scanning receipts with your phone. Automatically read and export details to generate instant expense reports. Organize and categorize spending for personal or business use.

Highlights
  • Automatic receipt scanning and data extraction
  • Instant expense report generation
  • Customizable expense categorization
  • Export reports with receipt images
  • Supports various receipt types (travel, grocery, utilities)
  • Automatic backup and secure storage (premium)
Features
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Track your receipts and manage expenses the easiest way with Receipt Lens! Get instant receipt reading and expense report with just one tap. Try Receipt Lens NOW - your ultimate time-saver and virtual accountant at your fingertips. -Just snap a picture of a receipt and Receipt Lens automatically reads and exports all the details for you. -Instantly create expense reports on the go and never miss anything for reimbursement -Travel, grocery shopping, utilities and more. Receipt Lens recognizes almost all types of receipts, bills, and invoices. [Key Features] -Tracks expenses automatically Instantaneous and accurate transcription of receipt images Easily recognizes any type of receipts from anywhere Accurately records detailed info on receipts like date, merchant, tax, tips, currency, and more -Organizes expenses effortlessly Automatically recognizes the expense type and categorizes your receipt You can customize categories and create folders to easily separate business receipts from your personal expenses Simple and intuitive user interface. -Generates and exports your report instantly Generates your personal and business expense report within seconds Exports your expense report (with original receipt images) to Mail and more. Can share your expense report to your company for reimbursement or to friends for shared expenses [About Receipt Lens Premium] -Subscription Name: Monthly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 month -Subscription Description: Users will get a 1-month Receipt Lens Monthly Premium which includes unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Subscription Name: Yearly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 year(7 days trial) -Subscription Description: Users will get Receipt Lens Yearly Premium which includes a year of unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://www.receiptlens.com/clientH5/data_policy.html Terms Of Service:https://app.receipt.glority.com/clientH5/terms_service_page.html Great for small businesses, accountants, or anyone who wants to track expenses effortlessly. Download Receipt Lens now and try it on your next expense. Just snap a pic of the receipts, and Receipt Lens will do the rest for you! CONTACT US Email: receiptlens.support@glority.com

Screenshots

Hubdoc4 screens
Receipt Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Receipt Lens at 65% against Hubdoc's 6%. Receipt Lens also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 13). Hubdoc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Receipt Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hubdoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Receipt Lens holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receipt Lens has 4.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Hubdoc's written reviews are positive against 65% of Receipt Lens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hubdoc versus Receipt Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHubdocReceipt Lens
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (13 ratings)4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.0% of reviews64.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXero LtdGlority Global Group Ltd.

Customer experience

Hubdoc

All ratings13 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative88.5%

Receipt Lens

All ratings4,251 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative27.3%

User reviews

Hubdoc

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to capture receipts
  • 📁 Seamless integration with Xero
  • 💻 Works well on desktop

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Frequent log-outs and re-authentication required
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable uploads
  • 📱 Poor mobile app experience
  • 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive

Receipt Lens

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intelligent app
  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 🚀 Saves time
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Organized receipts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Unreliable OCR
  • 🔒 Security and account issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited export and customization options

Bugs and requests

Hubdoc

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with latest iPhone models
  • Crashes and freezes on launch
  • Fails to upload receipts consistently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to edit/annotate receipts
  • Implement Face ID/Touch ID login
  • Improve mobile UI and functionality

Receipt Lens

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Receipts not loading or recognizing
  • Incorrect categorization of receipts
  • Login and account issues
  • Inability to export data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move folders and reorganize
  • Export by date range or quarter
  • Recognize negative amounts for returns
  • Support for Canadian tax formats
  • Improved customer support

In-app purchases

None

Hubdoc

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Receipt Lens

Subscriptions4
  • Individual Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Premium3 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Individual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Professional Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Add one seat$29.99
  • Add 3 extra seats$74.99
  • Add 5 extra seats$109.99
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  • Add 10 extra seats$149.99

Questions

Is Hubdoc free?
Hubdoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Receipt Lens free?
Receipt Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hubdoc or Receipt Lens?
Receipt Lens is rated higher. Hubdoc averages 2.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Receipt Lens averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Hubdoc or Receipt Lens have ads?
Receipt Lens shows ads; Hubdoc does not.
Which is updated more often, Hubdoc or Receipt Lens?
Hubdoc ships an update monthly, and Receipt Lens monthly. Most recently, Hubdoc was updated on September 24, 2026 and Receipt Lens on September 22, 2026.

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