Comparison

Expense Split vs Splitup

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

Head to head
About

Expense Split

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
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Welcome to Expense Split - Your Ultimate Bill Divvy Tool! Stop Awkward "Who Owes What?" Conversations Split bills fairly with friends, roommates, and travel buddies without the spreadsheets, math errors, or awkward money talks. SPLIT ANY BILL IN SECONDS - Add expenses with a few taps - Everyone pays their fair share automatically - Works for dinners, rent, trips, or any shared cost CUSTOM SPLITS WITH SMART LOCKS - Lock specific amounts while adjusting others - Perfect for unequal splits (ordered steak vs salad?) - No more "wait, change that back!" moments - Others auto-adjust to keep total at 100% INTELLIGENT & AUTOMATIC - AI suggests expense categories as you type (Supports iPhone 15 Pro and above) - Quick-add friends from your other groups - Remembers your preferences - No more repetitive data entry ORGANIZED GROUP OVERVIEW - See "3 people · 7 expenses" at a glance - Know what's in each group before opening - Track multiple groups effortlessly - Empty states guide you when starting out REAL-TIME COLLABORATION - Share groups with roommates via CloudKit - Everyone sees updates instantly - Set view-only or editing permissions - No more "did you add that expense?" texts SETTLE UP WITHOUT THE AWKWARDNESS - Crystal-clear balance breakdowns - Simplifies debts to fewest transactions - Export records as CSV for bookkeeping - Know exactly who owes whom PRIVACY FIRST - No account required—start immediately - Your data stays on your devices - Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch - No ads, no tracking, no nonsense Perfect for: - Roommates splitting rent, utilities, groceries - Friends sharing dinner bills or concert tickets - Couples tracking joint expenses - Travel groups managing vacation costs - Families organizing shared purchases Premium Features Available: Unlock advanced features with one simple purchase-no confusing tiers or subscriptions. All features, one price, forever. Join thousands who've stopped arguing about money. Download ExpenseSplit and make bill splitting simple.

About

Splitup

Effortlessly manage and split group expenses for trips, rent, events, and more. Track all transactions, send smart reminders, and export summaries for clear, hassle-free settlement among friends.

Highlights
  • Create and manage multiple groups
  • Split expenses equally or by custom amounts
  • Transparent expense dashboard
  • Smart reminders and notifications
  • Export summaries to PDF/Excel
  • Multi-currency support
  • Customizable reminder tones
Features
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Welcome to Splitup! Split group bills and expenses with ease. No complicated math, no messy disagreements – just simple, fair bill splitting. Whether you’re traveling with friends, sharing rent with roommates, planning events, or dining out as a group – Splitup makes splitting expenses effortless. Add your expenses, invite your group, and Splitup takes care of the rest. Features: Create and Manage Multiple Groups Organize your expenses by trips, households, events, or any group setting. Easily add multiple groups and manage them separately with a few taps. Split Expenses Your Way Split equally, by exact amounts, or by custom percentages, perfect for those tricky uneven expenses. You’re always in control. Clear and Transparent Dashboard Track all group expenses in one place. See total expenses, your individual share, and pending settlements clearly and instantly. Smart Reminders and Notifications Stay on top of your expenses with helpful reminders. - Get notified instantly when a new expense is added. - Send gentle settlement reminders when someone owes you. - Both parties receive a confirmation when a payment is settled. - Receive notification when new member joins the party! Full Transaction History Stay organized with a detailed list of all group transactions. Filter by date, amount, or member to find exactly what you’re looking for. Add Multiple Payers for a Single Expense Easily handle situations where more than one person contributes to a payment. Just add all payers, and Splitup does the math for you. Filter Transactions Effortlessly Find what you need fast. Filter by expense type or who paid, helping you stay organized and in control. Export and Share Summaries Like a Pro Download expense summaries, transaction history, and settlement details as PDF or Excel files. Share with your group for full transparency and hassle-free communication. Add or Remove Group Members Anytime Manage your groups flexibly. New member joining or someone leaving? Update your groups without hassle. Custom Shareable Reminders with Different Tones Choose how you remind. Send settlement reminders in Friendly, Neutral, Firm, or Rude tones – perfect for close friends, roommates, or no-nonsense follow-ups. Share reminders easily without awkward conversations. Multi-Currency Support Traveling abroad? Splitup supports multiple currencies, making it the perfect travel companion wherever you are. Available in Multiple Languages Use Splitup in your native language. We support a variety of languages to make expense splitting easy for everyone. Quick Group Switching Switch between groups with just a tap – ideal if you manage multiple projects, trips, or friend circles. Clean and Modern Design Experience a sleek, bold, and intuitive interface designed for maximum ease of use. Expenses have never looked so good. Light Mode and Dark Mode Choose between light or dark themes to suit your mood and environment – perfect for day and night use. One-Time Purchase for Additional Groups Need more groups? Easily unlock additional groups with a simple one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring costs. Each purchased group includes unlimited reminders, unlimited members, and all features fully unlocked. Why Splitup? Splitup simplifies the awkward conversations about money. Focus on making memories, not doing math. Whether it's travel, rent, dining out, or event planning – Splitup is your best friend for fair expense management. Download Splitup today and make settling expenses simple and stress-free. Apple Standard EULA applies. http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Thanks!

Screenshots

Expense Split4 screens
Splitup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splitup at 100% against Expense Split's 33%. Splitup also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Expense Split's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 2). 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. Expense Split sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Splitup sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splitup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expense Split has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Expense Split's written reviews are positive against 100% of Splitup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Expense Split versus Splitup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpense SplitSplitup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS Ravi ShankarIbrahim Broachwala

Customer experience

Expense Split

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Splitup

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Expense Split

One-time4
  • Share Settle Up PDF$0.99
  • Export CSV$1.99
  • All Pro Features$2.99
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  • All Premium Features$2.99
4 purchases

Splitup

One-time4
  • +1 Expense Group$1.99
  • +5 Expense Groups$4.99
  • +10 Expense Groups$8.99
Show 1 more
  • Create Unlimited Groups$29.99

Questions

Is Expense Split free?
Expense Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splitup free?
Splitup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Expense Split or Splitup?
Splitup is rated higher. Expense Split averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Splitup averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Expense Split or Splitup have ads?
Neither Expense Split nor Splitup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Expense Split or Splitup?
Expense Split ships an update every 2 weeks, and Splitup every 2 weeks. Most recently, Expense Split was updated on July 30, 2026 and Splitup on September 27, 2026.

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