Comparison

LuckBalance vs SpendLists

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

Head to head
About

LuckBalance

Features
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How much are you really spending on lottery tickets, scratch cards, and bets? LuckBalance helps you track every play: how much you spend, how much you win, and what the real balance is. No lectures, no blocks, just clear and honest numbers. Record each play in seconds. Pick the game, enter the amount, and LuckBalance does the rest: monthly balance, return by game, how many consecutive months you've been losing, and what you could have bought with that money. Your data, securely synced via iCloud. No third-party servers. No tracking. The developer has no access to your data. Switching phones? Everything is automatically restored from iCloud. Want an extra backup? Export a JSON file from settings. Also works on Apple Watch: check your balance from your wrist and quickly record plays with the Digital Crown. What's included: • 10 preset games (scratch cards, lottery, sports bets, bingo, slots, and more) • Custom games • Dashboard with balance and statistics • Monthly charts and return by game • "With this money you could have..." — real-world conversions • Edit past plays to add later winnings • Automatic iCloud sync • Export and import JSON backups • Apple Watch app with quick entry • Italian and English

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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Track income, log expenses, and see your monthly totals in one clear place. SpendLists helps freelancers, creators, and anyone with changing income understand where their money goes — without spreadsheets or accounting software. RECORD EVERYDAY MONEY Log a client payment, a coffee, or a project cost in a few taps. Add the details you need and keep moving. KEEP IT ORGANIZED Create simple lists for each month, project, trip, or part of your life. Use dates and tags to find the right items quickly. SEE WHAT ADDS UP Review your totals and spending categories to understand your biggest costs. Keep income and expenses clear even when no two months look alike. USE MULTIPLE CURRENCIES Record items in different currencies within the same list. Keep the original amounts visible when your work or everyday life crosses borders. MORE WAYS TO WORK • Find entries with search. • Share lists as images or PDFs. • Sync your lists with iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Protect the app or individual lists with a passcode or supported biometrics. Some features require SpendLists Pro. No SpendLists account is required. Start with one list and get a clearer view of your money.

Screenshots

LuckBalance4 screens
SpendLists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpendLists at 16.1 against LuckBalance's 26.0. 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. LuckBalance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpendLists sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuckBalance ships an update weekly, SpendLists fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LuckBalance versus SpendLists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuckBalanceSpendLists
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco TardanicoPhanith Ny

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LuckBalance

One-time1
  • LuckBalance Premium$2.99
2 purchases

SpendLists

One-time2
  • Unlock Pro$9.99
  • SpendLists Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is LuckBalance free?
LuckBalance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpendLists free?
SpendLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LuckBalance or SpendLists have ads?
Neither LuckBalance nor SpendLists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuckBalance or SpendLists?
LuckBalance ships an update weekly, and SpendLists fortnightly. Most recently, LuckBalance was updated on October 29, 2026 and SpendLists on October 29, 2026.

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