Comparison

Spending 2 vs SpendLists

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

Head to head
About

Spending 2

Easily log your expenses and track your spending with this intuitive application. Monitor weekly and yearly expenditures, manage multiple accounts, and utilize flexible reporting to understand your financial habits. Features include auto-backup, budgeting tools, and password protection for secure financial management.

Highlights
  • Easy expense logging
  • Budget management
  • Multiple account support
  • Flexible reporting
  • Auto backup
  • Password protection
  • CSV export
Features
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Spending 2 is the most easy to use expense log that keeps track of your spending. No complex operations, no impractical functions. Spending is easy to use. Spending 2 will quickly and easily record each expense. It’s easy to see how much money you have spent every week and even how much money you have spent this year. Key features: - Auto backup. - Budget. - Multiple accounts,Cash/Credit Card. - Support different currencies for different account. - Transfer between accounts. - Fast and easy to use native iPhone user interface. - Recording a purchase takes seconds. - Auto-generate recurring expenses and income entries. - Create/Edit/Sort expense/income categories and subcategories. - Support to order category by Alphabetic/Most Used/Customized. - Dynamic graph showing costs in percentages. - History to view and adjust your previous entries. - Flexible reports to view expenses by week, month, or year. - Password protection - Export CSV file. - Online backup via iCloud. - Back up via Mail. - Sync data across multiple devices via iCloud. I will not be able to reply directly to you in your review, so if you have any problems, please email spending2@qiuping.com . I will help you to solve your problem ASAP

About

SpendLists

This app offers a straightforward way for freelancers and creators to manage their income and expenses without complex spreadsheets. It provides clear monthly summaries and helps reduce financial anxiety by organizing money details simply. Designed for those with irregular income, it offers a clean and trustworthy platform to understand earnings.

Highlights
  • Track income and expenses
  • Organize money details in lists
  • Clear monthly summaries
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Multiple currency support
  • Private and secure with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Share lists as images or PDFs
Features
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A simple budgeting app that helps freelancers understand their money clearly — without spreadsheets or accounting. SpendLists is a simple budgeting app for freelancers and creators who want clarity without complexity. If your income changes month to month, SpendLists helps you see where your money goes and what your work really earns. Built for calm and focus: - Track income and expenses without spreadsheets - Keep money details organized in simple lists - See clear monthly summaries at a glance - Stay in control without feeling overwhelmed - SpendLists is designed to reduce money anxiety. No jargon. No clutter. Just a clean, trustworthy place to understand your finances. Perfect for: Freelancers, solo creators, contractors, and anyone with irregular income who wants simple, honest budgeting. Key Features: - iCloud Sync: Keep your lists updated across all your Apple devices. - Multiple Currencies: Add items in any currency, in one list. - Smart Organization: Group items by date or tag for quick navigation. - Private & Secure: Lock lists or the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. - Flexible Pricing Options: Track item costs by regular price, weight, or discount. - Effortless Sharing: Share your lists as images or PDFs. - Easy Customization: Change the app tint to match your style. - Fast Search: Find any item in seconds. Platform Features • Context menu • Dark mode • Haptic feedback • Item reordering Best Use Cases - Monthly expense list - Grocery list - Birthday or event list - Trip budget list - Everyday online selling / purchasing - Or any general-budget list Designed for simplicity, power, and privacy, SpendLists helps you spend wisely.  Download now and take control of your budget—your way.

Screenshots

Spending 24 screens
SpendLists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpendLists at 4.6 against Spending 2's 3.9. SpendLists also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 65%). Spending 2's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Spending 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpendLists sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpendLists holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Spending 2's written reviews are positive against 75% of SpendLists's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spending 2 versus SpendLists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpending 2SpendLists
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (61 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better19
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer平 邱Phanith Ny

Customer experience

Spending 2

All ratings61 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative26.7%

SpendLists

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spending 2

One-time1
  • Spending 2 Pro$4.99
4 purchases

SpendLists

One-time4
  • Snack-Sized Tip$5.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$7.99
  • Unlock Pro$9.99
Show 1 more
  • SpendLists Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Spending 2 free?
Spending 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpendLists free?
SpendLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spending 2 or SpendLists?
SpendLists is rated higher. Spending 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while SpendLists averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Spending 2 or SpendLists have ads?
Neither Spending 2 nor SpendLists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spending 2 or SpendLists?
Spending 2 ships an update fortnightly, and SpendLists fortnightly. Most recently, Spending 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and SpendLists on September 19, 2026.

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