# Tip vs Blu Bee

The clearest difference is rating: Blu Bee at 5.0 against Tip's 1.0. Blu Bee also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months). Tip's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blu Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blu Bee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Tip ships an update every 27 months, Blu Bee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tip | Blu Bee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-n-split-lite/id337776892/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blu-bee/id6749018981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Procypher Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331824387) | [Blu Bee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828468615) |

## What reviewers say

### Tip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-n-split-lite/id337776892)

Quickly and accurately calculate restaurant or bar tips and the amount each person owes. Features automatic tip calculation in both percentage and dollar amounts, along with per-person cost breakdowns. Offers day and night viewing modes for user convenience.

**Highlights:** Calculate per person amount, Calculate tip dollar amount, Calculate tip percentage, Daytime viewing mode, Nighttime viewing mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip-n-Split UNLOCK | $0.99 | one-time |


### Blu Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blu-bee/id6749018981)

Discover nearby locations, browse menus, and place food orders conveniently. Save time by ordering ahead and earn loyalty points directly within the application. Track your rewards status effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Find nearest locations, View menus, Place orders online, Order ahead, Earn loyalty points, Track rewards status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tip free?

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

### Is Blu Bee free?

Blu Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tip or Blu Bee?

Blu Bee is rated higher. Tip averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Blu Bee averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tip or Blu Bee have ads?

Neither Tip nor Blu Bee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tip or Blu Bee?

Tip ships an update every 27 months, and Blu Bee every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tip was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blu Bee on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*