Comparison

Lightning Expense vs Selavu Samali

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

Head to head
About

Lightning Expense

Track your daily expenses and income with this popular financial management tool. It helps you manage reimbursements and direct payments, offering a comprehensive overview of your finances.

Highlights
  • Expense tracking
  • Income management
  • Reimbursement tracking
  • Direct payment management
  • Financial overview
Features
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The most popular expense and income management app in China, build-in support for your daily reimbursements & direct payments management, and even incomes now.

About

Selavu Samali

Features
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Selavu Samali is a simple and powerful expense tracker that helps you stay in control of your finances. Designed for ease of use, Selavu Samali lets you track daily expenses, set budgets, and analyze spending with clean visuals and intuitive features. Whether you’re managing your personal budget, household bills, or savings goals, this app gives you the tools to build better money habits. Key Features: • Quick Expense Entry: Add and categorize your expenses in seconds. • Insightful Reports: Understand where your money goes with clear summaries and charts. • Smart Budgeting: Set monthly limits and track your progress effortlessly. • Cloud Backup: Keep your data safe and accessible across devices. • Minimal, Ad-Free Experience: Lightweight, distraction-free design focused on simplicity. Selavu Samali is perfect for students, professionals, freelancers, and anyone who wants better control over their financial life. Start managing your money smarter—download Selavu Samali today.

Screenshots

Lightning Expense4 screens
Selavu Samali4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lightning Expense at 9.0 against Selavu Samali's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lightning Expense versus Selavu Samali: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning ExpenseSelavu Samali
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Deallinker Technology Co., Ltd.Mohamed Asarudeen Shajakhan

In-app purchases

None

Lightning Expense

No in-app purchases

None

Selavu Samali

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightning Expense free?
Lightning Expense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Selavu Samali free?
Selavu Samali is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Expense or Selavu Samali have ads?
Neither Lightning Expense nor Selavu Samali shows ads.

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