# smallcase vs Splitkaro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: smallcase at none against Splitkaro's 7. smallcase also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (765 vs 62). Splitkaro's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 48%). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splitkaro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. smallcase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for smallcase against 4.9 for Splitkaro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: smallcase has 765 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of smallcase's written reviews are positive against 78% of Splitkaro's.

smallcase ships an update weekly, Splitkaro every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | smallcase | Splitkaro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallcase-save-and-invest/id1345309437/reviews) | **[4.9 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitkaro-split-expenses/id1573115695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **765** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 158 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smallcase Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345309436) | [Splitkaro Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573115697) |

## What reviewers say

### smallcase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallcase-save-and-invest/id1345309437)

Invest in Indian and US stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds through expert-curated model portfolios. Track your net worth across various assets and access loans against your securities with competitive rates.

**Highlights:** Expert-curated model portfolios (smallcases), Invest in Indian and US stocks/ETFs, Invest in direct mutual funds, Track net worth across all assets, Loan against securities, SIP investments

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy-to-use interface and intuitive design
- 💡 Innovative concept of curated stock baskets (smallcases)
- 🎯 Helps beginners navigate stock market investing
- 🔗 Smooth integration with brokers like Zerodha
- 📊 Good portfolio management and visualization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High subscription fees that often outweigh returns
- 📉 Poor investment performance and significant losses reported
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems
- ⏱️ Session timeouts and automatic logouts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during operations
- Login failures with OTP not being sent
- Session expires too quickly requiring frequent re-login
- Rebalancing orders fail with 'not enough shares' errors
- Insufficient funds errors during rebalancing

**Requested features**

- iOS widget for quick portfolio viewing
- Ability to prepone/advance SIP dates for market opportunities
- Search functionality within smallcase stock lists
- Dividend tracking and reporting features
- Transaction reports filtered by smallcase


### Splitkaro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitkaro-split-expenses/id1573115695)

Effortlessly manage shared expenses with friends, roommates, or family. This app simplifies bill splitting, tracks personal and group costs, and provides smart payment reminders to avoid awkward money conversations.

**Highlights:** Intelligent payment reminders, One-tap bill import from popular services, Item-wise bill splitting, Auto expense tracking via SMS, Group chat and money sharing, Graphs, charts, and analytics, Import balances from other apps

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.00 | one-time |
| Quarterly Plan | $5.00 | one-time |
| Yearly Plan | $12.00 | one-time |
| Yearly Plan Day1 | $12.00 | one-time |
| Annual Premium Plan | $15.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is smallcase free?

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

### Is Splitkaro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, smallcase or Splitkaro?

Splitkaro is rated higher. smallcase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 765 ratings, while Splitkaro averages 4.9 from 62 ratings.

### Do smallcase or Splitkaro have ads?

Neither smallcase nor Splitkaro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, smallcase or Splitkaro?

smallcase ships an update weekly, and Splitkaro every 6 weeks. Most recently, smallcase was updated on November 3, 2026 and Splitkaro on November 3, 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.*