Comparison

Smart Split vs Bolton Clarke Buddy

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

Head to head

About

Smart Split

Features

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Bill splitting calculator you need

About

Bolton Clarke Buddy

Features

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The Bolton Clarke Buddy is your virtual connection to your Bolton Clarke community. It keeps you informed about what’s happening, allows you to book into events, share information, connect with other residents, and request products and services. You can use your Bolton Clarke Buddy wherever you go so you will always feel connected. The Bolton Clarke Buddy is constantly being updated to include new and improved features to help you live a life of fulfillment.

Screenshots

Smart Split3 screens

Bolton Clarke Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Split at every 5 days against Bolton Clarke Buddy's every 6 months. Smart Split also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Split ships an update every 5 days, Bolton Clarke Buddy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Smart Split versus Bolton Clarke Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart Split	Bolton Clarke Buddy
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 days — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	26 MB	57 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Taiga Matsumoto	Pluss Communities PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Smart Split

No in-app purchases

None

Bolton Clarke Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Split free?

Smart Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Bolton Clarke Buddy free?

Bolton Clarke Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Smart Split or Bolton Clarke Buddy have ads?

Neither Smart Split nor Bolton Clarke Buddy shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart Split or Bolton Clarke Buddy?

Smart Split ships an update every 5 days, and Bolton Clarke Buddy every 6 months. Most recently, Smart Split was updated on October 9, 2026 and Bolton Clarke Buddy on October 7, 2026.