Comparison

RentMerchant vs SplitRent

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

Head to head
About

RentMerchant

Manage rent payments, maintenance requests, and communication with landlords or tenants all in one place. Securely pay via bank transfer or card, set up autopay, and track all rental-related documents and messages.

Highlights
  • Pay rent via bank transfer or card
  • Set up automatic recurring payments
  • Report and track maintenance requests
  • In-app messaging with landlords/tenants
  • Store and access lease documents
  • Secure payment processing via Stripe
  • Manage properties as a landlord
Features
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RentMerchant makes paying rent simple. Pay from your phone, set it and forget it with autopay, and keep everything about your rental: payments, repairs, messages, and documents, in one place. PAY RENT YOUR WAY • Pay by bank transfer (ACH) or debit/credit card • See the exact fee before you pay. No surprises • One-time payment or automatic recurring rent • A clear history of every payment, with confirmation numbers NEVER MISS A DUE DATE • Turn on autopay and your rent is paid on time, every month • Friendly reminders before rent is due • See your balance and what's coming up at a glance REPAIRS, HANDLED • Report a maintenance issue in seconds • Attach a photo so your landlord sees exactly what's wrong • Track each request from submitted to resolved STAY IN TOUCH • Message your landlord right in the app, no sharing personal numbers • Get your lease and documents whenever you need them • Download invoices and your signed lease as PDFs SECURE BY DESIGN • Payments run through Stripe, the same technology trusted by major companies • RentMerchant never stores your raw card or bank numbers • Your account supports two-factor sign-in FOR LANDLORDS, TOO • RentMerchant collects rent as well as pays it, one app, both sides • Set up recurring invoices and get paid by bank or card • Automatic reminders, owner statements, and a clear record of every property • Free for your first three properties, apartments, storage, offices, a salons, or any space you rent out RentMerchant is free to download. Tenants cover only the payment processing fee, shown to you before you pay. Your landlord invites you to RentMerchant, if they don't use it yet, tell them about it at rentmerchant.com. Questions? Reach us at support@rentmerchant.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.rentmerchant.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.rentmerchant.com/privacy-policy

About

SplitRent

Features
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Stop fighting over rent – RentSplit calculates fair room prices for your shared apartment Why should the biggest room cost the same as the smallest? With RentSplit, you can finally split your total rent fairly – based on room size, amenities, and location. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter apartment details (total rent, utilities, shared spaces) 2. Add rooms with size and occupant 3. Rate quality factors (brightness, noise level, view) 4. Assign extras (balcony, private bathroom, fitted kitchen) 5. Done – RentSplit calculates the fair split! FEATURES Fair Distribution A proven method for fair rent distribution in shared apartments. Considers room size AND quality. Smart Calculation - Automatic split by square footage - Quality factors (brightness, noise, view, etc.) - Extras (balcony, private bath, storage, basement) - Shared spaces distributed fairly Utility Bill Tracking - Photograph and store bills - Multiple categories (electricity, internet, etc.) - Automatic split per person or by rent share - Overview of who still owes what Professional Results - Clear pie chart visualization - Detailed breakdown per room - Fairness score for verification - PDF export for all roommates Manage Multiple Apartments - Ideal for subletting - Landlord mode - All calculations saved PERFECT FOR - Student housing - Young professionals - Families in large apartments - Landlords of shared rooms - Subletters - New flatshares WHY RENTSPLIT? No More Arguments Objective, transparent calculation everyone can accept. Completely Transparent All factors clearly listed and verifiable by everyone. Saves Time & Stress No more spreadsheets and calculators. RentSplit does it in seconds. Always Fair Considers all relevant factors: size, quality, extras, and shared spaces. MULTILINGUAL Available in English and German. Supports multiple currencies (EUR, USD, GBP, CHF). PRIVACY All data stays on your device. No cloud, no accounts, no sharing. MODERN & INTUITIVE - Clean, modern design - Dark Mode support - Easy to use - No ads - No subscription traps START FOR FREE Basic features are completely free. Optional: PDF export for professional documentation. UPDATES & SUPPORT We continuously improve RentSplit based on your feedback. Issues or requests? Contact us! Download RentSplit now and end the rent dispute in your flatshare! https://www.daricate.com/en/rentsplit/terms-of-service/ https://www.daricate.com/en/rentsplit/privacy-policy

Screenshots

RentMerchant4 screens
SplitRent3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SplitRent at 15.1 against RentMerchant's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. RentMerchant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month and SplitRent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RentMerchant versus SplitRent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRentMerchantSplitRent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt McWilliamDaricate Developments

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RentMerchant

Subscriptions1
  • RentMerchant Pro$24.991 Month
1 purchases

SplitRent

One-time1
  • PDF Export$2.99

Questions

Is RentMerchant free?
RentMerchant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitRent free?
SplitRent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RentMerchant or SplitRent have ads?
Neither RentMerchant nor SplitRent shows ads.

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