Comparison

IOU vs BillyPay

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

BillyPay

Features
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Split bills with friends effortlessly — snap a receipt and let BillyPay handle the rest, from reading items to generating a PromptPay QR code. - Auto-read items from receipts — no manual typing - Assign items to each person freely - Auto-calculate Service Charge and VAT - Generate PromptPay QR and share instantly - Save friend groups — no need to re-select every time - View bill history and track who has paid - No sign-up required — all data stays on your device Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IOU4 screens
BillyPay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IOU at fortnightly against BillyPay's every 2 months. BillyPay's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. IOU sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BillyPay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IOU ships an update fortnightly, BillyPay every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IOU versus BillyPay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIOUBillyPay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric AgredoKanpitcha Nonnittayanan

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
2 purchases

BillyPay

Subscriptions2
  • BillyPay Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BillyPay Pro Yearly$11.991 Year

Questions

Is IOU free?
IOU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BillyPay free?
BillyPay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IOU or BillyPay have ads?
Neither IOU nor BillyPay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IOU or BillyPay?
IOU ships an update fortnightly, and BillyPay every 2 months. Most recently, IOU was updated on October 24, 2026 and BillyPay on October 24, 2026.

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