Tip & Split vs When to Tip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tip & Split
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Tip & Split is a tip calculator, bill splitter and country tipping guide for travelers. Know what to tip — and when not to — in 100 countries. INCLUDED - Fast tip calculator for restaurants, taxis, hotels, bars, delivery and tours - Split the bill evenly for any group size - Service charge detection, so you never tip twice - Typical tip ranges for all 100 countries - Quick rounding for cash payments - Save up to 10 bills and 2 trips TIP & SPLIT PRO — one-time purchase, no subscription - Full country guides: taxis, hotels, bars, tour guides, hairdressers and delivery - Cash vs. card habits and local etiquette notes - Unlimited bill history, trips and favorites - Every service in your widgets, plus the trip widget HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS - Tip cheat sheet: food, taxi, bar, hotel, delivery and salon for your destination at a glance - Trip widget with what you've spent and your latest bills - Lock Screen widgets show the local tip right under the clock - Restaurant tips are free; every service and the trip widget come with Pro BUILT FOR TRAVEL - Works offline, no account needed - Your bills stay on your iPhone - Designed for the moment the bill arrives POPULAR COUNTRIES United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, India, China, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and dozens more. Support: support@kovacssoftware.com Privacy Policy: https://kovacssoftware.com/apps/tip-and-split/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
When to Tip
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Fully free to use — no subscriptions or hidden costs.* Travelling abroad can make tipping confusing. Different countries have different customs, taxes may already be included, and service charges are not always obvious. When2Tip helps you calculate tips, taxes and totals in seconds, with simple guidance on local tipping customs around the world. Features • Calculate tip, tax and total in seconds. • Choose from multiple countries with local currencies and tipping guidance. • Multiple calculation modes: Tip only Tip + Tax Tax then Tip Tip then Tax Tax Removal • Instantly switch between tip and tax percentages. • Browse quick reference tables for common bill amounts. • Fast, clean interface designed for travellers. • No account required. • Privacy-friendly design. Whether you're buying a coffee, paying for dinner, catching a taxi or checking out of a hotel, When2Tip helps you understand exactly what you should pay before you reach for your wallet. Ideal for holidays, business trips and everyday travel. Tipping customs vary between countries, regions and businesses. Always check whether tax or a service charge has already been included in your bill. *This app is completely free to use with no subscriptions or hidden costs. Small adverts help support ongoing development and keep the app free for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: When to Tip at none against Tip & Split's 1. Tip & Split's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Tip & Split sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. When to Tip asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tip & Split ships an update fortnightly, When to Tip every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tip & Split | When to Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kovacs Software Solutions | Thomas Portlock |
In-app purchases
Tip & Split
- Tip & Split Pro$2.99
When to Tip
No in-app purchases
Questions
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