Personal Finance · head to head
Expense Manager vs Skrill
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Expense Manager the Internet Archive's capture from 23 January 2022 shows expensemanagerapp.com already redirecting to a Dan.com 'domain name is for sale' listing rather than a product page, confirming the app's original domain has been abandoned and offered for resale.; Skrill a currency conversion fee of 4.49 percent applies to most conversions
- They diverge on capability: Expense Manager covers Expense tracking, Skrill covers Money transfers.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Expense Manager and Skrill actually diverge.
| Attribute | Expense Manager | Skrill |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | transaction |
| Platforms | IOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 2001 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Personal Finance).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Expense Manager
- Expense tracking
- Shared expenses
- Bill splitting
- Budgeting
- Cloud backup
Only in Skrill
- Money transfers
- Digital wallet
- Currency conversion
- Prepaid card
- Bank accounts
- Credit cards
- Web support
Both cover
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Expense Manager
- Budget Managementnot Skrill
- Expense Trackingnot Skrill
- Investment Trackingnot Skrill
Skrill
- Sending money internationally from a prepaid digital walletnot Expense Manager
- Funding and withdrawing from online merchants and gaming sitesnot Expense Manager
- Buying and selling cryptocurrency inside a wallet accountnot Expense Manager
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Expense Manager
- The Internet Archive's capture from 23 January 2022 shows expensemanagerapp.com already redirecting to a Dan.com 'domain name is for sale' listing rather than a product page, confirming the app's original domain has been abandoned and offered for resale.
Skrill
- A currency conversion fee of 4.49 percent applies to most conversions
- An inactivity fee of EUR 5.00 is deducted monthly after six months with no login or transaction
- Card deposits carry a 2.50 percent fee
- SWIFT bank withdrawals cost 2.80 percent with a minimum fee of EUR 3.5
- Skrill to Skrill transfers cost 2.99 percent with a EUR 0.50 minimum on standard accounts, reduced to 1.45 percent only for True Skriller accounts
- Crypto trading fees are tiered by VIP status, from 1.50 percent standard down to 1.30 percent at Gold and Diamond VIP
Pricing, plan by plan
Expense Manager
Free- FreeFree
- Expense tracking
- Shared expenses
- Pro$2.99/month
- Budget tracking
- Analytics
- CSV export
Skrill
Free- Free AccountFree
- Money transfers
- Digital wallet
- Premier Account$undefined/month
- Higher limits
- Special rates
Which should you pick?
Choose Expense Manager if
- You need expense tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want shared expenses.
Choose Skrill if
- You need money transfers.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want digital wallet.
Questions people ask
- Is Expense Manager or Skrill better?
- Neither clearly leads. Expense Manager starts at Free and Skrill at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Expense Manager or Skrill?
- Expense Manager starts at Free and Skrill at Free.
- Does Expense Manager or Skrill run on more platforms?
- Expense Manager runs on IOS, Android. Skrill runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Expense Manager for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Expense Manager best used for?
- Expense Manager is most often used for budget management, expense tracking, investment tracking. Of those, budget management and expense tracking are not what Skrill is typically brought in for.
- What can Expense Manager do that Skrill cannot?
- Expense Manager covers Expense tracking, Shared expenses, Bill splitting, Budgeting. Skrill covers Money transfers, Digital wallet, Currency conversion, Prepaid card. Both handle IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Skrill: Is Skrill free to use?
Skrill operates on a freemium model. The digital wallet is free to open and use for basic features. The site refers to a fees page where transfer, conversion, and service fees are disclosed.
SourceSkrill: What are Skrill's fees for transfers and conversions?
Skrill lists transfer, conversion, and service fees but does not display the specific amounts on the homepage. Detailed fee structures are available on Skrill's dedicated fees page at /en/siteinformation/fees/.
SourceSkrill: What services does Skrill offer?
Skrill provides international money transfers, online payment processing, cryptocurrency buying and selling, loyalty rewards through the Knect points program, and a mobile app. These services are included in the free account.
SourceSkrill: Is Skrill regulated?
Yes. Skrill Limited is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 for issuing electronic money and payment instruments. It is also registered with the FCA as a cryptoasset firm.
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