Expense Canary Guides
A Copilot Money alternative for Android and Canada
Copilot Money is a well designed finance app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and web, but it has no Android app and supports US banks only. If you use Android or bank in Canada, Expense Canary is a simpler option focused on one job: finding money leaks you may not know about, like hidden bank fees, forgotten subscriptions and unusual charges, across all your banks.
Copilot Money vs Expense Canary
| Copilot Money | Expense Canary | |
|---|---|---|
| Android | No | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian banks | No (US only) | Yes, through Plaid |
| Alerts | Custom alerts for overdraft fees, unusual spending, paydays | Alerts for new and duplicate charges, hidden fees |
| Subscription tracking | Yes | Yes, Subscription Radar |
| Budgeting and investments | Yes | No |
| Price | $18 a month, or $109 a year (limited time offer, normally $119). 1 month trial | 7-day free Premium, then $4.99 USD/month |
Prices can change. Last checked October 22, 2026.
Where Copilot is the better choice
If you are on Apple devices in the US and want budgets, investment tracking and a polished dashboard, Copilot does much more than Expense Canary.
Where Expense Canary fits
- You use Android, or your household mixes Android and iPhone.
- You bank in Canada.
- You do not want to build and maintain a budget, you just want to catch fees and subscriptions you did not know about.
How it works
- Install Expense Canary on Android or iPhone.
- Connect your bank read-only through Plaid. We cannot move money and never see your login.
- See hidden fees, subscriptions and unusual charges across your accounts, with a heads up when a new one appears. Timing depends on when your bank posts it.
FAQ
Is Copilot Money on Android? No. Copilot runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and web.
Does Copilot Money work in Canada? It supports US institutions only.
Does Expense Canary have budgets? No. It focuses on finding hidden fees, forgotten subscriptions and unusual charges.
How much is Expense Canary? 7-day free Premium, then $4.99 USD/month through Google Play or the App Store.
Leaving Copilot? Read how to cancel Copilot Money for the Apple and direct billing steps.
Quick questions
Why pay for a subscription to find subscriptions?
Can't I just log in to each bank and check?
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