# BECU vs Tabster

BECU and Tabster both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tabster's written reviews are positive against 60% of BECU's. Tabster also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). BECU's advantage is ratings volume (71K vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tabster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BECU has 71K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BECU's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tabster's.

BECU ships an update every 2 months, Tabster fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BECU | Tabster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/becu/id465186865/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabster-split-bills-instantly/id6737703202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 102 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BECU](https://appshunter.io/developer/465186868) | [McKinley Lovett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887464875) |

## What reviewers say

### BECU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/becu/id465186865)

Manage all your financial accounts, both BECU and external, in one place. Track spending, review balances, and handle everyday banking tasks like transfers and mobile check deposits with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Consolidate BECU and non-BECU accounts, Budget based on spending history, Locate ATMs and credit unions, Transfer funds, Deposit checks, Pay bills

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile banking
- 💡 Helpful budgeting and spending tracking features
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transactions not syncing properly
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Lacking important features available on website
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive app design
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to expectations

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent transaction reporting between app and website
- Messaging/chat feature not functioning properly
- Mobile check deposit often fails to recognize correct amounts
- Frequent login issues and challenges with multi-factor authentication

**Requested features**

- Add ability to make loan payments and view statements within the app
- Improve transaction search and categorization tools
- Provide option to customize budget categories and time periods
- Integrate credit score checking functionality
- Allow linking of external bank accounts for a more holistic view


### 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 BECU free?

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

### Is Tabster free?

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

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

Tabster is rated higher. BECU averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Tabster averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do BECU or Tabster have ads?

Both BECU and Tabster show ads.

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

BECU ships an update every 2 months, and Tabster fortnightly. Most recently, BECU was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tabster on October 24, 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.*