Comparison

Lightsplit vs Yosum

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

Head to head
About

Lightsplit

Easily track and split expenses for group trips, dinners, or shared living costs. Integrate directly into your chat apps, allowing friends to participate without needing the app. Offers smart settlement features and multi-currency support for international use.

Highlights
  • Group expense tracking
  • Direct chat integration
  • AI receipt scanning
  • Smart settlement algorithm
  • Multi-currency support
  • Group budgets and stats
Features
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Split bills for trips, rent and meals with friends. Lightsplit tracks shared expenses and shows who owes whom, even when several people pay. Friends can also use Lightsplit on the web, LINE, Telegram or Discord. Start with virtual members, then share a group link when everyone is ready to join. START SPLITTING RIGHT AWAY • Create virtual members and track expenses before friends even sign up. When they join, they claim their records • Invite anyone in seconds with a QR code or link • Keep separate groups for trips, roommates, and nights out, and manage them all in one place SPLIT ANY EXPENSE • Split evenly, by shares, or by exact amounts, and mix them freely • Expenses, income, and transfers, with multiple payers • Built-in calculator and category icons AI RECEIPT SCAN • Scan a receipt or order screenshot with AI, then check the items and amounts before saving • Record it as one expense or split item by item • The free plan includes a limited number of scans; Premium raises the limit CONNECT AI APPS WITH MCP • Connect a compatible AI app to Lightsplit after signing in and approving access • Ask it to add expenses, look up transactions and review spending breakdowns • View and revoke connected apps from your profile SETTLE UP THE SMART WAY • Simplify group debts and see suggested repayments • Mark a debt as paid and the transfer is recorded automatically • Remind whoever still owes with one tap MULTI-CURRENCY • Record spending in different currencies with automatic conversion • Log each expense in its own currency, auto-converted to your group's settlement currency • Made for international trips STATS, BUDGETS & MORE • Category charts show exactly where the group's money went • Group budgets and personal spending limits • Shared to-do lists that convert into expenses • Save your payment details so friends know exactly how to pay you back Lightsplit Premium Subscribe to unlock: • An ad-free experience • Personal statistics • Record search and filters • Spreadsheet export • Full edit history • Unlimited records and to-dos • A higher AI scan limit Free to download, with limits on the free plan. Premium is an optional subscription. Create your first group and keep shared expenses clear. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Yosum

Manage all your subscriptions in one place with this app. Track expenses, set different currencies for each, and receive timely alerts. It also helps manage group expenses and categorize spending for better financial control.

Highlights
  • Global currency customization
  • Real-time exchange rates
  • One-time purchase tracking
  • App icon fetching
  • Effortless member management
  • Expense categorization
  • Timely alerts
Features
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Yosum: Simplifying Subscriptions, Empowering Finances Your All-in-One Subscription Manager with a Global Touch Yosum is your all-in-one subscription management solution with real-time exchange rates. Select different currencies for each subscription items. Receive timely alerts, effortlessly manage members within subscriptions, and categorize your expenses with ease. Experience the beauty of simplicity in subscription tracking. Take control of your bills! Discover the seamless world of subscription management with Yosum – your passport to financial simplicity. Tailor each subscription with different currencies, get real-time exchange rate total, and take charge of your expenses effortlessly. Personalize your financial journey, stay on top with timely alerts, and revolutionize the way you handle bills. Key Benefits: Global Currency Customization: Set different currencies for each subscription, catering to your international lifestyle and preferences. Real-Time Exchange Rates: Able to select different currencies for each subscription items. Ensure the total of your all subscriptions are up to date. One-Time Purchase Tracking: Easily add and manage one-time purchases alongside your subscriptions for comprehensive expense tracking. App Icon Fetching: Seamlessly add subscription icons directly from the App Store, eliminating the need for manual icon searches and downloads. Effortless Member Management: Easily manage members within your subscriptions, and their paid status/ enhancing collaboration and making group expenses a breeze. Expense Categorization: Organize your expenses seamlessly, allowing you to track, analyze, and optimize your spending patterns. Why Choose Yosum? User-Friendly Experience: Yosum's intuitive design ensures that anyone can effortlessly navigate and make the most of its powerful features. Trusted by Thousands: Join the community of users who love Yosum for its simplicity and effectiveness. Check out our glowing testimonials! Next-Level Subscription Tracking: Experience the beauty of simplicity in subscription tracking, saving time, avoiding overspending, and gaining control over your finances. What's Next? Exciting updates are on the horizon! Look forward to even more features designed to enhance your subscription management experience. Download Yosum now and transform the way you handle subscriptions! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lightsplit4 screens
Yosum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yosum at 100% against Lightsplit's 0%. Yosum also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Lightsplit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Lightsplit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month and Yosum sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightsplit ships an update every 3 days, Yosum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lightsplit versus Yosum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightsplitYosum
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPing-Hsien ChouTai-Yu Kuo

Customer experience

Lightsplit

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Yosum

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightsplit

Subscriptions2
  • Lightsplit Premium Monthly$2.191 Month
  • Lightsplit Premium Yearly$21.901 Year
9 purchases

Yosum

Subscriptions4
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly + 1 week free$3.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly + 1 week free7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time5
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
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  • Outrageous Tip$8.99
  • Premium Membership - Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Lightsplit free?
Lightsplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yosum free?
Yosum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightsplit or Yosum have ads?
Yosum shows ads; Lightsplit does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightsplit or Yosum?
Lightsplit ships an update every 3 days, and Yosum every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lightsplit was updated on October 9, 2026 and Yosum on October 8, 2026.

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