Comparison

TCP Smart vs splitcash

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

Head to head
About

TCP Smart

Effortlessly connect and control your smart home devices from anywhere. Share access with family members and manage multiple devices through a single application. Schedule timers for automated actions.

Highlights
  • Easy connecting and controlling
  • Remote device control
  • Family device sharing
  • Multi-device management
  • Timer scheduling
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TCP smart, fit, connect, play: 1. Easy connecting, easy controlling; 2. Remote control your smart home devices anywhere. 3. Devices sharing with your family; 4. One App controls multiple devices; 5. Timer scheduled, accurately performed

About

splitcash

Features
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splitcash is the easiest way to split expenses with friends, flatmates, family, or travel buddies — even if they don’t have the app. Perfect for trips, dinners, parties, shared rent, and everyday group costs. It is also the perfect Expense Tracker Offline, whether you are alone or using it with your friends. Track all expenses with clear insights. Why people love splitcash: • Split Expenses easily: Friends don’t even need the app. • Add Cash to your Wallet: Lock in the exact exchange rate you received. (once is free, afterwards paid feature) • Any currency: Auto-converts perfectly to yours. • Clear Money Statistics: Finally see where your money goes. (paid feature) • 100% Offline: Add expenses on planes, beaches, anywhere & anytime. • Split your way: Percentages, shares, fixed amounts & more. • One app for all Groups: Trips, flatmates, parties, family, etc. • Built for Travel: Multi-currency + offline = perfect for trips. • Smarter spending insights: Hand-picked categories = actually useful statistics. How it works: 1. Create a group for your trip, apartment, or event (or track personal expenses solo) 2. Add expenses quickly (who paid, how much, what for) 3. The app instantly calculates balances 4. Settle up easily and mark payments Key features: • 150+ Currencies with perfect auto-conversion • Full offline functionality (add & view everything without internet) • Clear group summaries and spending notifications • Simple calculator when adding expenses • Support for quantities (e.g. “3 beers” or “2 tickets”) • Multi-group support — switch between all your groups effortlessly • Privacy-first — no unnecessary data sharing Built specifically for travelers, groups, and individuals who want simple, powerful expense tracking. splitcash turns stressful bill-splitting and money management into something effortless and fair. https://splitcash.app/privacy-policy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TCP Smart4 screens
splitcash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCP Smart at none against splitcash's 8. TCP Smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). splitcash's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. splitcash sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TCP Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCP Smart ships an update every 3 months, splitcash monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TCP Smart versus splitcash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP Smartsplitcash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB81 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTCPiNiklas Baudy

Bugs and requests

TCP Smart

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App fails to connect to devices remotely
  • Unable to establish secure connection error
  • Devices show incorrect status on home screen
  • App crashes when changing colors
  • Devices randomly disconnect and flash
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  • Login attempts fail repeatedly
  • Chinese text appearing with English language selected
  • Incompatibility with iOS updates (iOS 15, iOS 17, iOS 26)
  • Widget functionality missing after updates
  • Firmware update failures for TRV devices
  • App loses device connection after power cuts
  • Schedule changes are ignored
  • App lags and takes excessive time to respond
  • Device state out of sync with actual state
  • App continuously logs users out
  • White text on white background in registration
  • App not available in certain regions after reinstall
  • Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Devices turn on randomly without user action
  • Bluetooth connection works better than app control

Requested features

18 requests
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • iOS 18 widget support
  • iPad app version
  • Siri integration and HomeKit compatibility
  • Improved schedule and timer functionality with minute/hour options
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  • Ability to save custom color/brightness scenes
  • Device status display on home screen
  • Ability to change device order on home screen
  • Remote access outside home network
  • Multi-user device sharing without disconnection
  • Google Home integration
  • Scene creation and management improvements
  • Ability to control brightness/color when light is off
  • Seconds precision on timer controls
  • One-hour quick-on timer option
  • Physical remote control option
  • Better Alexa integration
  • Device labeling instead of long ID strings

splitcash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TCP Smart

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

splitcash

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium+$2.991 Month
  • Premium$3.993 Months
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  • Premium+$6.993 Months
  • Premium$8.991 Year
  • Premium+$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$12.99
  • Premium+$24.99

Questions

Is TCP Smart free?
TCP Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is splitcash free?
splitcash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TCP Smart or splitcash have ads?
Neither TCP Smart nor splitcash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCP Smart or splitcash?
TCP Smart ships an update every 3 months, and splitcash monthly. Most recently, TCP Smart was updated on November 11, 2026 and splitcash on October 28, 2026.

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