# Lightsplit vs Yosum

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.

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.

Lightsplit ships an update every 3 days, Yosum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightsplit | Yosum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosum-subscription-manager/id6451242119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ping-Hsien Chou](https://appshunter.io/developer/808288816) | [Tai-Yu Kuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585922485) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightsplit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsplit-split-expenses/id1531601106)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightsplit Premium Monthly | $2.19 | per month |
| Lightsplit Premium Yearly | $21.90 | per year |


### Yosum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosum-subscription-manager/id6451242119)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly + 1 week free | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly + 1 week free | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outrageous Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Membership - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 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.*