ElsterSecure vs Split by Finanzguru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElsterSecure
This app simplifies logging into your tax account by using your smartphone for authentication. Once set up, you won't need certificate files or usernames for access. It's designed for secure and convenient tax-related logins.
- Smartphone-based authentication
- Eliminates need for certificate files
- Simplifies tax account logins
- QR code scanning for setup
- Secure user account management
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ElsterSecure ist die neue Authentisierungs-App von ELSTER. Einmal eingerichtet, benötigen Sie für Ihren Login nur noch Ihr Smartphone. Eine Zertifikatsdatei oder einen Nutzernamen benötigen Sie nach erstmaliger Einrichtung nicht mehr. So richten Sie ElsterSecure ein: 1. Loggen Sie sich wie bisher gewohnt in MeinElster ein. 2. Gehen Sie zu "Mein Benutzerkonto" > "ElsterSecure": https://www.elster.de/eportal/meinKonto/elstersecure 3. Unter "Login-Option ElsterSecure hinzufügen" können Sie die App mit Ihrem MeinElster-Konto verknüpfen Wenn Sie noch kein MeinElster Konto besitzen, können Sie sich unter www.elster.de registrieren und ElsterSecure als Login-Option wählen. Derzeit ist eine Authentisierung mittels ElsterSecure nur für den Login in MeinElster möglich. Eine Übermittlung durch Drittanbieter von Steuersoftware wird noch nicht unterstützt, hierfür benötigen Sie weiterhin ein Zertifikat. ElsterSecure benötigt folgende Berechtigungen: - Zugriff auf die Kamera(s) des Geräts: Diese Berechtigung wird für das Scannen des QR-Codes benötigt. Datenschutzhinweis: https://www.elster.de/eportal/infoseite/elstersecure
Split by Finanzguru
Easily track and split expenses for travel, shared living, or group events. Settle up with friends and flatmates effortlessly, eliminating the need for manual calculations. Integrates with Finanzguru for seamless expense importing.
- Add and split expenses in various ways
- View balances at a glance
- Send reminders and settle up
- Import expenses from Finanzguru
- Free and ad-free experience
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Whether you’re traveling, sharing a flat, or managing costs with friends: Split makes it easy to track expenses, split them fairly, and settle up with just a tap. All in one place – no math, no stress. Features: - Add and split expenses (equally, by percentage, share, or exact amount) - See who owes what at a glance - Send reminders and confirm settlements with one tap - Import expenses directly from the Finanzguru app - Completely free and ad-free Good to know: Split works with or without a Finanzguru account. If you’re already using Finanzguru, you can import purchases and bills with a single tap – especially handy for things that are already tracked. Great for: - Travel - Shared flats - Couples - Group events - Grocery runs More clarity, less effort. See exactly who owes what, when – and keep everything under control. Built and maintained by the Finanzguru team in Germany.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Split by Finanzguru at every 8 days against ElsterSecure's every 4 months. Split by Finanzguru also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ElsterSecure ships an update every 4 months, Split by Finanzguru every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | ElsterSecure | Split by Finanzguru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bayerisches Landesamt fuer Steuern | dwins GmbH |
Customer experience
ElsterSecure
Split by Finanzguru
In-app purchases
ElsterSecure
No in-app purchases
Split by Finanzguru
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ElsterSecure free?
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Do ElsterSecure or Split by Finanzguru have ads?
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