Lightning Expense vs Selavu Samali
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Expense tracking
- Income management
- Reimbursement tracking
- Direct payment management
- Financial overview
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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.
Selavu Samali
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Lightning Expense | Selavu Samali |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Deallinker Technology Co., Ltd. | Mohamed Asarudeen Shajakhan |
In-app purchases
Lightning Expense
No in-app purchases
Selavu Samali
No in-app purchases









