# Expense Split vs Split It

Expense Split and Split It both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Split It's written reviews are positive against 33% of Expense Split's. Split It also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Expense Split's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expense Split sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Split It sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Expense Split against 4.8 for Split It. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expense Split has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Expense Split's written reviews are positive against 100% of Split It's.

Expense Split ships an update every 2 weeks, Split It every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expense Split | Split It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-split-track-and-settle/id1041478586/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-it-group-bills-manager/id1387184321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [S Ravi Shankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/516903373) | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) |

## What reviewers say

### Expense Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-split-track-and-settle/id1041478586)

Easily split shared expenses with friends, roommates, or travel companions. This tool automates calculations, handles custom splits, and provides clear balance breakdowns to simplify debt settlement without awkward conversations.

**Highlights:** Split bills in seconds, Customizable and smart splits, Intelligent expense suggestions, Organized group overviews, Real-time collaboration, Simplified debt settlement, Privacy-focused, no account needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Share Settle Up PDF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Export CSV | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Split It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-it-group-bills-manager/id1387184321)

Easily track and divide shared expenses for groups on trips, nights out, or shared living situations. Avoid manual calculations and keep track of who owes whom, simplifying debt settlement.

**Highlights:** Create expense groups, Add and track expenses, View participant balances, Calculate payback, Minimize settlement transactions, iMessage integration, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Group Creations | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expense Split free?

Expense Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Split It free?

Split It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Expense Split or Split It?

Split It is rated higher. Expense Split averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Split It averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Expense Split or Split It have ads?

Neither Expense Split nor Split It shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Expense Split or Split It?

Expense Split ships an update every 2 weeks, and Split It every 2 months. Most recently, Expense Split was updated on September 24, 2026 and Split It on August 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*