# Splitser vs Save Instead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Save Instead at none against Splitser's 13. Save Instead also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Splitser's advantage is ratings volume (585 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splitser sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Save Instead asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Splitser against 5.0 for Save Instead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splitser has 585 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Splitser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Save Instead's.

Splitser ships an update monthly, Save Instead weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splitser | Save Instead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitser-wiebetaaltwat/id1154059529/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-instead/id6795626735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Splitser B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794120589) | [Talk to You Later, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795626737) |

## What reviewers say

### Splitser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitser-wiebetaaltwat/id1154059529)

Easily split, track, and settle group expenses for any occasion. This app simplifies managing shared costs among friends, family, or roommates, allowing for direct payments and detailed transaction history.

**Highlights:** Split expenses equally or by specific amounts, Track and settle group expenses, Direct payment options (iDEAL, Bancontact), Supports over 150 currencies, Add receipts and categorize transactions, Recurring expenses and reminders, Export transactions to CSV/PDF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Splitser Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Splitser Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| Support Splitser | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splitser Ad-free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $3.00 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $4.00 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $8.99 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $9.00 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $12.99 | one-time |
| Support Splitser | $22.00 | one-time |


### Save Instead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-instead/id6795626735)

This app helps you track money saved by skipping everyday expenses. Record your choices and see your progress toward goals or general savings. It offers a cool-down period before purchases and analyzes your saving patterns.

**Highlights:** Record skipped expenses, Set optional savings goals, 24-hour purchase cool-down, Track weekly and lifetime progress, Categorize saved amounts, Private, on-device storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splitser free?

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

### Is Save Instead free?

Save Instead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Splitser or Save Instead?

Save Instead is rated higher. Splitser averages 4.9 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while Save Instead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Splitser or Save Instead have ads?

Neither Splitser nor Save Instead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splitser or Save Instead?

Splitser ships an update monthly, and Save Instead weekly. Most recently, Splitser was updated on October 14, 2026 and Save Instead on October 7, 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.*