Comparison

IOU vs DivvyTrip

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

Head to head
About

IOU

Effortlessly split bills with friends by scanning receipts. The app itemizes purchases, assigns them to individuals, and calculates each person's total including tip and tax. Avoid manual calculations and ensure fair payment among your group.

Highlights
  • Receipt scanning and itemization
  • Assign items to individuals
  • Automatic tax and tip calculation
  • Per-person total calculation
  • Eliminates manual bill splitting
Features
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IOU is the easiest way to scan receipts, itemize every purchase, and split group expenses accurately. Split what everyone actually ordered—no spreadsheets, no mental math, no awkward follow-ups. SCAN RECEIPTS. ASSIGN ITEMS. DONE. Take a photo of any receipt and IOU will automatically extract items, prices, and totals. Then tap through and assign each item to the right person. Perfect for dinners, trips, and shared purchases where everyone orders something different. ACCURATE SPLITS, EVEN INTERNATIONALLY Split expenses using items, equal splits, percentages, or exact amounts. IOU supports foreign currencies with real-world exchange accuracy using actual credit card charge rates. Region-aware calculations ensure tax and tip are handled correctly wherever you are. BUILT FOR GROUP EXPENSES Create groups for trips, dinners, roommates, and more. Customize groups with photos or curated artwork. Track all expenses in one place and view group insights and spending breakdowns. Settle up easily with Venmo & CashApp. POWERFUL RECEIPT FEATURES * Scan and automatically itemize receipts * Works with foreign receipts and translations * Assign items to individuals one by one * Upload and store receipts within groups * Share a clean breakdown with your group FLEXIBLE AND ORGANIZED * Import existing expenses from other apps * Export your data as CSV or PDF * Adjust settings based on your region * Customize the app with your preferred accent color WHY IOU MOST APPS SPLIT TOTALS. IOU SPLITS WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. No more overpaying. No more chasing people. Just accurate, transparent group expenses. Terms of condition: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DivvyTrip

Simplify group travel expense splitting with features like receipt scanning, automatic currency conversion, and fair settlement suggestions. This app handles the financial details so you can focus on enjoying your trip with friends.

Highlights
  • Receipt scanning for instant expense capture
  • Automatic currency conversion for 150+ currencies
  • Smart location-based expense categorization
  • Hands-free expense entry via Siri voice commands
  • Fair and transparent expense splitting options
  • Minimized transaction settlements
  • Trip organization and friend invitations
Features
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**Make Group Travel Effortless** Planning a trip with friends? DivvyTrip makes splitting expenses simple, fair, and stress-free. Whether you're backpacking through Europe, sharing a beach house, or exploring a new city together, we handle the money math so you can focus on making memories. **WHY DIVVYTRIP?** Unlike generic expense apps, DivvyTrip is built specifically for travelers. We understand that trips involve multiple currencies, shared accommodations, group dinners, and the need to settle up quickly and fairly. **KEY FEATURES** **Receipt Scanning** - Capture expense amounts instantly with your camera. No more manual typing or errors. **Smart Location** - Auto-fill expense titles from nearby businesses with intelligent category detection. Your location is never stored or shared. **Siri Voice Commands** - Add expenses hands-free: "Hey Siri, add an expense to DivvyTrip" **Automatic Currency Conversion** - Real-time exchange rates for 150+ currencies. Works offline with cached rates. **Trip Organization** - Create unlimited trips, add friends by email, track expenses by category. App automatically opens your last viewed trip. **Fair Splitting** - Equal splits or custom amounts. Everyone sees the same numbers—complete transparency. **Smart Settlements** - Minimizes transactions needed. See who owes whom at a glance. **Easy Sharing** - Email trip summaries and invitations directly from the app. **PERFECT FOR:** Weekend getaways • Group vacations • Bachelor/bachelorette parties • Family reunions • Backpacking adventures • Music festivals • Shared vacation rentals **HOW IT WORKS** 1. **Create a Trip** - Set destination, dates, and currency. Invite friends by email. 2. **Add Expenses** - Use voice commands, receipt scanning, or manual entry. Automatic currency conversion included. 3. **Split Fairly** - Choose equal splits or customize. Complete transparency for everyone. 4. **Settle Up** - View smart settlement suggestions that minimize transactions. **FEATURES IN DETAIL** **Multi-Currency Support** - Enter expenses in local currency and DivvyTrip automatically converts to your trip's base currency. Rates cached for 24 hours—works without internet. **Expense Categories** - Food & Dining • Accommodation • Transportation • Entertainment • Shopping • Other **Privacy & Security** - Secure authentication with Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Your data is encrypted. Only trip participants can see expenses. Location data processed locally and never stored. **NO HIDDEN FEES** - Completely free. No ads, no premium tiers, no surprises. **STAY FRIENDS, TRAVEL MORE** Money can be awkward, especially with friends. DivvyTrip removes the stress by making everything clear, fair, and simple. No more mental math, no more spreadsheets, no more "I think you owe me..." conversations. Whether you're splitting a $20 pizza or a $2000 vacation rental, DivvyTrip ensures everyone pays their fair share. Download DivvyTrip today and make your next group trip the smoothest one yet. Your friendships (and your wallet) will thank you.

Screenshots

IOU4 screens
DivvyTrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IOU at Free against DivvyTrip's $2.99. IOU also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). DivvyTrip's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On update cadence, ads 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

IOU is free to download; DivvyTrip costs $2.99 up front. IOU sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DivvyTrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DivvyTrip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IOU has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of IOU's written reviews are positive against 100% of DivvyTrip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IOU ships an update fortnightly, DivvyTrip weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
IOU versus DivvyTrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIOUDivvyTrip
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#116 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric AgredoAndrew Cunningham

Customer experience

IOU

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral17.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative10.0%

DivvyTrip

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

IOU

Subscriptions4
  • IOU Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • IOU Pro$2.991 Month
  • IOU Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • IOU Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime IOU Pro$29.99
None

DivvyTrip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IOU free?
IOU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DivvyTrip free?
DivvyTrip costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IOU or DivvyTrip?
DivvyTrip is rated higher. IOU averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DivvyTrip averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do IOU or DivvyTrip have ads?
Neither IOU nor DivvyTrip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IOU or DivvyTrip?
IOU ships an update fortnightly, and DivvyTrip weekly. Most recently, IOU was updated on October 11, 2026 and DivvyTrip on October 5, 2026.

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