Comparison

Group Expenses Light vs Cost Split Payments

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

Head to head
About

Group Expenses Light

Easily track shared expenses within groups, assigning payers and payees for each receipt. See individual shares, settle debts with a swipe, and even transfer balances between members.

Highlights
  • Create and manage groups
  • Add receipts with details and photos
  • View individual shares per event
  • Settle debts with a swipe
  • Transfer balances between members
  • Track all receipts in one place
Features
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- My dad pays for me so get it from him. - It's transferred to Tom. Get it from Tom. - Add a Group and people all at once. - Add receipts to any Group by selecting payer, payees, description of the receipt ,amount and an optional photo of a receipt. - See all receipts in one place and tap on each receipt to see details about it. - See each individual's share in each event by just tapping the name in People tab. - Pay off the entire debt or even partial amount with a single swipe. - Family members do not owe anyone including their head. - All shares are payable to/from each family's head. - Transfer shares to a different person: If Brian doesn't see Tom frequently and Tom owes Brian, the share can be transferred to a John. Now Tom has to pays the John and John will pay Brian. All happens without you noticing.

About

Cost Split Payments

Effortlessly manage shared expenses with friends, roommates, or travel buddies. This app automates calculations, tracks debts, and categorizes spending, making financial coordination simple and stress-free. Enjoy offline functionality for tracking expenses anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Create and manage groups
  • Log expenses with details
  • Automatic expense calculations
  • Track and settle debts
  • Customizable expense categories
  • Offline expense tracking
Features
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Splitility: Simplify Expense Sharing Splitility is the ultimate app for managing shared expenses, whether you're planning a trip, splitting rent, or organizing a night out. Say goodbye to awkward money talks and let Splitility do the heavy lifting for you! Key Features: * Create Groups: Quickly set up groups for any shared experience—perfect for friends, roommates, or travel buddies. * Track Expenses: Log expenses effortlessly with detailed descriptions, amounts, and participant selection. * Automatic Calculations: No more messy math! Splitility ensures fair and accurate expense splits. * Debt Management: Instantly see who owes whom and keep things balanced with easy settlement options. * Customizable Categories: Categorize your expenses (food, transportation, entertainment, and more) for better tracking. * Offline Functionality: Track expenses anytime, anywhere—no internet required! Why Choose Splitility? * Intuitive and user-friendly interface. * Works great for everything from road trips to daily expenses. * Keeps your finances organized and relationships stress-free. Download Splitility today and make sharing expenses simple!

Screenshots

Group Expenses Light4 screens
Cost Split Payments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cost Split Payments at none against Group Expenses Light's shown. Cost Split Payments also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). Group Expenses Light's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Group Expenses Light sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cost Split Payments sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Group Expenses Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cost Split Payments has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Group Expenses Light's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cost Split Payments's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group Expenses Light ships an update every 3 days, Cost Split Payments fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Group Expenses Light versus Cost Split Payments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup Expenses LightCost Split Payments
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNovaNextNadiia Martyniuk

Customer experience

Group Expenses Light

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Cost Split Payments

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Group Expenses Light

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Donate $3$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Donate $7$4.99
  • Advertising for 30 days$6.99
  • Donate $10$6.99
  • Donate $15$10.99
  • Donate $20$13.99
  • Advertising for 180 days$35.99
  • Advertising for 365 days$69.99
4 purchases

Cost Split Payments

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 6 Month3 Days trial$8.996 Months
  • Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • 1 Month$31.991 Month

Questions

Is Group Expenses Light free?
Group Expenses Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cost Split Payments free?
Cost Split Payments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Group Expenses Light or Cost Split Payments?
Group Expenses Light is rated higher. Group Expenses Light averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cost Split Payments averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Group Expenses Light or Cost Split Payments have ads?
Group Expenses Light shows ads; Cost Split Payments does not.
Which is updated more often, Group Expenses Light or Cost Split Payments?
Group Expenses Light ships an update every 3 days, and Cost Split Payments fortnightly. Most recently, Group Expenses Light was updated on October 8, 2026 and Cost Split Payments on September 30, 2026.

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