Comparison

Deferit vs Split

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

Head to head
About

Deferit

Manage your bills and budget with flexibility. This app allows you to pay almost any service bill in four smaller installments with no interest. It also helps you save money by negotiating better deals with providers and builds your credit history by reporting on-time payments.

Highlights
  • Pay bills in 4 installments
  • Negotiate lower bill rates
  • Build credit history
  • Upload bills via photo or file
  • Monthly membership
  • No interest on installments
Features
Currently charting
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Take control of your bills and budget with confidence. Deferit empowers you to pay almost any service bill on your terms.⁴ Simply upload a bill, and we pay the bill for you. You get the flexibility to pay in 4 smaller payments, so your bills feel more manageable. Move payments and stay on top of your bills, all from within one powerful app. Split Payments and Pay Your Bills in 4¹ - Simply upload your bill. Just take a photo, screenshot, or add a file. - Select the amount you want to pay your biller. - We pay your biller the full amount. - You pay us back in four smaller payments, once every two weeks. Negotiate Your Bills² - You could be paying more than you need to. We negotiate bills like internet, phone and TV. - Our expert team negotiates with your provider on your behalf to try to lower bills like internet, phone and TV. Build Credit History with Eligible Bill Payments³ - Turn the bills you already pay into a powerful financial tool. Most bill payments go unreported, but we're changing that. - Pay eligible bills through the Deferit app. - We report your eligible on-time payments to the three major credit bureaus (Experian®, Equifax®, TransUnion®). - A stronger credit history can help you pay less for future loans. It's smart bill finance in action. Works for almost any bill - over 20,000 billers paid by Deferit⁴ ¹ Membership $14.99–$24.99/month; renews monthly until cancelled. $1.99 application fee, even if declined. Processing fees apply. First payment may be required upfront. Some customers may be subject to a security deposit, confirmed after application. Subject to approval; selected states. Terms apply. Amounts shown cover the bill only. Membership, application and processing fees are additional. A security deposit may also apply to Pay in 4. New customers: Pay in 4 starting limits $100–$500 (avg. $200). Averages based on the last 12 months. Available balances vary by customer. Approval and balance increases are not guaranteed. ² Membership required. A negotiation fee equal to 50% of the savings we achieve for you over a 12 month period applies. Savings not guaranteed. ³ Building credit history does not guarantee a higher credit score. Your score may go up or down. Actual credit score improvement may vary based on various factors, including individual financial behavior and credit history. ⁴ Eligibility criteria applies. Installment payments are unavailable for credit, loan, retail purchases or other similar payments. By downloading this app, you agree to our Privacy Policy at https://deferit.com/en-us/privacy/

About

Split

Easily divide expenses with friends and track shared costs. This app simplifies group payments for everything from rent to vacations, allowing guests to pay via various methods even without the app. It automates reminders and provides transparent totals for stress-free financial management.

Highlights
  • Split bills with friends
  • Track shared expenses
  • Collect payments instantly
  • Fractional, itemized, and even splits
  • Guest payments via Google Pay, card, Apple Pay
  • Built-in receipt scanning
  • Automatic payment reminders
Features
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Split Mobile - The Modern Way to Split Anything Tired of chasing friends for payments or figuring out who owes what? Split Mobile is the easiest way to split bills, track shared expenses, and collect payments instantly. Whether you’re splitting rent, dinner, drinks, groceries, concert tickets, or a weekend getaway, Split Mobile turns any group payment into a clear, automated split. Use fractional splits, itemized totals, or quick even splits. Guests can pay with Google Pay, card, or Apple Pay, even if they don’t have the app. With built-in receipt scanning, transparent totals, and automatic reminders, you’ll never deal with awkward “I’ll get you next time” moments again. Split Mobile is the smarter way to manage group payments, shared tabs, and real-life costs fast, accurate, and stress-free.

Screenshots

Deferit4 screens
Split4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Split at none against Deferit's shown. Split also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (70% vs 61%). Deferit's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 818) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Deferit against 4.7 for Split. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deferit has 37K ratings behind it against 818, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Deferit's written reviews are positive against 70% of Split's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deferit ships an update fortnightly, Split every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Deferit versus Split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeferitSplit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better4.7 (818 ratings)
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews70.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37K — better818
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdeferit Pty LtdSplit Mobile Inc.

Customer experience

Deferit

All ratings36,744 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews984 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative35.4%

Split

All ratings802 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative21.3%

User reviews

Deferit

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💳 Helpful for paying bills in installments
  • ⏱️ Fast bill payment processing
  • 📆 Ability to change payment due dates
  • 🤝 Friendly and responsive customer service
  • 🧭 Convenient all-in-one bill management

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Delayed bill payments due to high volume
  • 🤖 Lack of phone/live chat support
  • 💰 Subscription fees and processing fees
  • 🚫 Issues with canceling or stopping payments
  • 🤔 Unclear payment methods (online vs. check)

Split

From 818 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use with friends
  • 🚀 Seamless bill splitting
  • 💡 Convenient and efficient
  • 👍 Straightforward interface

Bugs and requests

Deferit

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent payment processing times

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand payment options beyond utilities
  • Provide virtual card for online bill payments
  • Improve communication on payment status

Split

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

None

Deferit

No in-app purchases

None

Split

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deferit free?
Deferit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Split free?
Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Deferit or Split?
Deferit is rated higher. Deferit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Split averages 4.7 from 818 ratings.
Do Deferit or Split have ads?
Deferit shows ads; Split does not.
Which is updated more often, Deferit or Split?
Deferit ships an update fortnightly, and Split every 10 days. Most recently, Deferit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Split on October 30, 2026.

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