# Help Pay Rent vs Split

The clearest difference is rating: Split at 4.9 against Help Pay Rent's 1.0. Split also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). Help Pay Rent's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Help Pay Rent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Split holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Help Pay Rent ships an update every 6 months, Split every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Help Pay Rent | Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-pay-rent/id1624456257/reviews) | **[4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-bill-splitter/id6746829861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ovidiu Lup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338663735) | [Tyler Yust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668545495) |

## What reviewers say

### Help Pay Rent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-pay-rent/id1624456257)

This app connects landlords and renters with state and local rental assistance programs. It facilitates the application process for emergency rental aid, helping tenants remain housed and ensuring landlords receive payments.

**Highlights:** Access state and local rental assistance programs, Facilitates landlord applications for aid, Assists renters in completing applications, Helps ensure timely rent payments, Supports housing stability for renters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-bill-splitter/id6746829861)

Effortlessly manage group expenses with this bill splitting app. Scan receipts with AI to itemize costs, assign them to individuals, and track real-time balances. Supports multiple currencies and offers fast settlement options for easy IOU tracking.

**Highlights:** Instant receipt scanner with AI item recognition, Smart item assignment to friends or even splits, Real-time balances for group members, Multi-currency support for travel, Fast IOU tracking and settlement, No ads or data selling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Split Pro – Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Split Pro – Weekly Trial | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Split Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Split Pro – 3 Months Intro | $2.99 | per month |
| Split Pro – Monthly Trial | $3.49 | per month |
| Split Pro – Yearly Trial | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Smooth user interface
- 👍 Great receipt scanner
- 👍 Efficient app
- 👍 Very convenient


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Help Pay Rent free?

Help Pay Rent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Split free?

Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Help Pay Rent or Split?

Split is rated higher. Help Pay Rent averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Split averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.

### Do Help Pay Rent or Split have ads?

Help Pay Rent shows ads; Split does not.

### Which is updated more often, Help Pay Rent or Split?

Help Pay Rent ships an update every 6 months, and Split every 9 days. Most recently, Help Pay Rent was updated on September 4, 2026 and Split on July 4, 2026.

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