Comparison

Lightsplit vs SplitBill_EX

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

SplitBill_EX

Features
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Splitting expenses during group or international trips gets messy fast—multiple currencies, credit card foreign transaction fees, separate taxes, tips, and upfront payments. SplitBill_EX solves this instantly by calculating exactly who owes whom, down to the last cent. ■ Accurate Fee, Tax & Tip Calculations Enter taxes, tips, or foreign credit card fees as a percentage or fixed amount for each expense. Calculations follow the exact sequence credit card issuers charge—applying conversion fees after taxes and tips are added. ■ Key Features • Real-time expense sharing with Room ID • Multi-currency support for seamless international travel • Precise handling of credit card foreign transaction fees, taxes, and tips • Simple and intuitive design for quick expense logging on the go

Screenshots

Lightsplit4 screens
SplitBill_EX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lightsplit at none against SplitBill_EX's shown. Lightsplit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 SplitBill_EX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightsplit ships an update every 3 days, SplitBill_EX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Lightsplit versus SplitBill_EX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightsplitSplitBill_EX
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPing-Hsien ChouTAKAYUKI TAKEMOTO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightsplit

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

SplitBill_EX

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads$1.997 Days

Questions

Is Lightsplit free?
Lightsplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitBill_EX free?
SplitBill_EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightsplit or SplitBill_EX have ads?
SplitBill_EX shows ads; Lightsplit does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightsplit or SplitBill_EX?
Lightsplit ships an update every 3 days, and SplitBill_EX monthly. Most recently, Lightsplit was updated on October 24, 2026 and SplitBill_EX on October 31, 2026.

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