Comparison

Betalo vs Spendwise

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

Head to head
About

Betalo

Easily pay bills and send money using your credit or debit card, even where cards are not typically accepted. Maximize card benefits like points and bonuses while gaining financial control and security.

Highlights
  • Pay bills to Bankgiro and Plusgiro
  • Send money to Swedish bank accounts
  • Use Mastercard, Visa, and American Express
  • Earn card points and bonuses
  • Secure login with Mobile BankID
  • Available for individuals and businesses
Features
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BETALO – USE YOUR CARD WHERE IT’S NORMALLY NOT ACCEPTED With Betalo, you can easily pay bills, invoices and send money – using your credit or debit card. It’s perfect when you want to use your card for payments that usually require a bank transfer. Want to pay rent, electricity, phone bills or an invoice from a contractor with your card? With Betalo, you can pay various bills and invoices to Bankgiro and Plusgiro using your existing card – while earning points, bonuses, and enjoying extended payment time through your card. Paying with your card doesn’t just give you flexibility – it’s also a secure way to manage your finances. You get full control over your cash flow, a better financial overview – and the same protection and security for bill payments as with regular card purchases. Betalo is available for both individuals and businesses, so whether you're paying as a private person or running your own company – you always have a smarter alternative to traditional payments. PAY BILLS WITH YOUR CARD - Pay to Plusgiro and Bankgiro with Mastercard, Visa and American Express. -Maximize your card’s value – earn points, bonuses, and extended payment time SEND MONEY TO SWEDISH BANK ACCOUNTS -Transfer from your Visa or Mastercard directly to a local bank account – to individuals or businesses -Earn points and bonuses, and use your card’s payment grace period even for bank transfers PERFECT FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES INDIVIDUALS: -Pay rent, electricity or phone bills and invoices with your card -Earn points and bonuses on everyday spending -Get control, flexibility, and a clear overview of your finances BUSINESSES (Only available in Sweden at the moment): -Pay supplier invoices with your card – even where cards aren’t accepted -Improve cash flow with longer payment periods and bonus advantages -Simplify accounting by consolidating all payments on one card SECURE, SIMPLE AND FAST -Log in securely with Mobile BankID -All communication is encrypted -Betalo operates in PCI-certified data centers with the highest security standards GET STARTED IN JUST MINUTES All you need is a personal ID number (Swedish or Norwegian), Mobile BankID, and a payment card. For businesses, you need to be an authorized signatory. FEES The fee varies by card and starts from 0%. Read about the different fees at betalo.com/avgifter or betalo.no/avgifter and about our partner cards at betalo.com/partners or betalo.no/. QUESTIONS – WE’RE HERE TO HELP Visit our FAQ, contact support in the app, or email us at info@betalo.se or info@betalo.no

About

Spendwise

Manage your credit card accounts, view transactions, and track loan details. Receive important notifications about purchases and spending limits. Easily access your PIN, block lost cards, and explore payment options for larger purchases.

Highlights
  • View credit card balances and transactions
  • Track personal loan details
  • Receive spending limit notifications
  • Manage PIN codes
  • Block and order new cards
  • Utilize part payment options
Features
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Spendwise lets you view your credit card balance, transactions, invoices, and keep track of your Spendwise Privatlån. This app simplifies your life. You can for instance: • Get notifications of important events, purchases or if you reached your spending limits. • Choose and view your PIN code. • Block and order a new card if it has been lost or stolen. • Use “part payment”, in order to quickly see what it costs to divide a larger purchase over several months. • View your current debt, upcoming payment, and invoices for Spendwise Personal Loan. The app supports: • Scandic Friends Mastercard • Circle K Mastercard • Strawberry Mastercard • SJ Prio Mastercard • SaabKortet Mastercard • INGO Mastercard • NK Nyckeln Mastercard • Wallet • GlobeCard • Volvo Mastercard • Esso Mastercard • Finnair Plus Mastercard in Finland • Eurocard • Landkreditt Mastercard

Screenshots

Betalo4 screens
Spendwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Betalo at free against Spendwise's ad-supported. Betalo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Betalo against 4.8 for Spendwise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 30 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Betalo ships an update every 3 weeks, Spendwise fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Betalo versus Spendwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetaloSpendwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1330 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB76 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBetalo AB (publ)SEB Kort Bank AB

Customer experience

Betalo

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Spendwise

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Betalo

No in-app purchases

None

Spendwise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Betalo free?
Betalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spendwise free?
Spendwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Betalo or Spendwise?
Spendwise is rated higher. Betalo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Spendwise averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Betalo or Spendwise have ads?
Neither Betalo nor Spendwise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Betalo or Spendwise?
Betalo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spendwise fortnightly. Most recently, Betalo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spendwise on October 24, 2026.

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