# tricount vs Split Bills & Expenses

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split Bills & Expenses at 100% against tricount's 65%. Split Bills & Expenses also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). tricount's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Bills & Expenses sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. tricount asks for nothing beyond the download.

tricount ships an update every 9 days, Split Bills & Expenses every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tricount | Split Bills & Expenses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricount-split-and-settle-bills/id349866256/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tricount](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119141977) | [Nolstar Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888892845) |

## What reviewers say

### tricount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricount-split-and-settle-bills/id349866256)

Easily split bills, track group expenses, and settle balances with friends, roommates, or partners. Ideal for trips, rent, groceries, and any shared costs, offering fair and stress-free financial management.

**Highlights:** Split bills fairly, even uneven amounts, Track group expenses in real-time, Settle balances with friends and roommates, Supports multiple currencies for travel, Offline expense tracking, Built-in calculator for easy splits

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💰 Free with no ads
- 🌍 Supports multiple currencies
- 🤝 Facilitates group expense tracking
- 🧮 Automatic expense calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional calculation errors
- 🔍 Lack of detailed transaction history
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Confusing reimbursement suggestions
- 🗂️ Difficulty managing large groups

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new expenses
- Incorrect balance calculations for some users
- Sharing/inviting others to a group not always reliable
- Currency conversion issues for certain regions

**Requested features**

- Add notes/descriptions for expenses
- Provide expense categorization and reporting
- Enable export of expense data (CSV, PDF)
- Improve split payment options and flexibility
- Introduce a web-based version for desktop use


### Split Bills & Expenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-bills-and-expenses-dvup/id6761322221)

Easily split bills and track shared expenses with friends, roommates, or family. Features include receipt scanning, animated debt visualization, and multiple payment options. Ideal for managing group costs on trips, rent, or everyday shared items.

**Highlights:** Receipt scanning with line-item extraction, Animated debt visualization, Tabs for one-time bill splitting, Unlimited groups for recurring splits, Member units for couples/families, Multi-currency support, Offline-first functionality

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dvup+ (Personal Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| dvup+ (Personal Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| dvup+ (Personal Annually) | $29.99 | per year |
| dvup+ (Duo) | $44.99 | per year |
| dvup+ (Group) | $89.99 | per year |
| Group Pass · 1 week | $9.99 | one-time |
| Group Pass · 1 month | $19.99 | one-time |
| Group Pass · 3 months | $39.99 | one-time |
| Group Pass · Lifetime | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tricount free?

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

### Is Split Bills & Expenses free?

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

### Do tricount or Split Bills & Expenses have ads?

Split Bills & Expenses shows ads; tricount does not.

### Which is updated more often, tricount or Split Bills & Expenses?

tricount ships an update every 9 days, and Split Bills & Expenses every 4 days. Most recently, tricount was updated on November 12, 2026 and Split Bills & Expenses on November 5, 2026.

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