# Splitwise vs Tabster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabster at 100% against Splitwise's 45%. Tabster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Splitwise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30K vs 16). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splitwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tabster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splitwise has 30K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Splitwise's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tabster's.

Splitwise ships an update every 11 days, Tabster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splitwise | Tabster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitwise/id458023433/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabster-split-bills-instantly/id6737703202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Splitwise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/458023436) | [McKinley Lovett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887464875) |

## What reviewers say

### Splitwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitwise/id458023433)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Finance, #86 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Easily share expenses with friends and family, eliminating the stress of tracking who owes whom. Organize group bills for households, trips, and more with a simple and intuitive interface. Reduce awkwardness around money in your relationships.

**Highlights:** Group expense splitting, Offline expense entry, Multi-currency support, Simplified debt repayment, Expense categorization, Recurring bills, Payment integrations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Splitwise Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Splitwise Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Splitwise Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Splitwise Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Splitwise Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Splitwise Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simplifies splitting expenses
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Helpful for group trips and shared living
- 🚀 Convenient payment integration
- 🚀 Supports multiple currencies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing settle up process
- 🐛 Inaccurate receipt scanning
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Glitches when switching between apps
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Payments not properly credited
- Expense entries disappearing
- Incorrect balance calculations
- Venmo integration issues

**Requested features**

- Custom recurring expense options
- Ability to set default split percentages
- Better group management tools
- Improved currency conversion and tracking
- Integration with more payment services


### Tabster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabster-split-bills-instantly/id6737703202)

Effortlessly split bills with friends by snapping a photo or pasting a receipt link. This AI-powered app creates an interactive list where everyone can claim their items and pay instantly. It accurately calculates tax and tip, preventing double payments and simplifying group expenses for any occasion.

**Highlights:** AI-generated interactive receipts, Photo or link receipt upload, Automatic tax and tip calculation, Tap to claim or swipe to split items, Real-time item claiming and locking, Group expense tracking, Social feed for group events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splitwise free?

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

### Is Tabster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splitwise or Tabster?

Tabster is rated higher. Splitwise averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Tabster averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Splitwise or Tabster have ads?

Tabster shows ads; Splitwise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Splitwise or Tabster?

Splitwise ships an update every 11 days, and Tabster fortnightly. Most recently, Splitwise was updated on November 15, 2026 and Tabster on November 4, 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.*