# Banana Split, Bill & Expenses vs Expense Split

The clearest difference is ads: Expense Split at none against Banana Split, Bill & Expenses's shown. Banana Split, Bill & Expenses's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and ratings volume (212 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Banana Split, Bill & Expenses sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Expense Split sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Expense Split holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banana Split, Bill & Expenses has 212 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Banana Split, Bill & Expenses's written reviews are positive against 33% of Expense Split's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Banana Split, Bill & Expenses ships an update every 9 days, Expense Split every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Banana Split, Bill & Expenses | Expense Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-split-bill-and-expenses/id497258676/reviews) | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-split-track-and-settle/id1041478586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [S Ravi Shankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/516903373) |

## What reviewers say

### Banana Split, Bill & Expenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-split-bill-and-expenses/id497258676)

Easily manage group expenses for trips and events. Track who paid for what and who owes whom, simplifying settlement. Supports over 120 currencies and allows sharing summaries via email.

**Highlights:** Create events, Add participants, Record expenses, View expense summaries, Settle accounts, Multi-currency support, Share accounts via email

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Split Expenses Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium - 2 people | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium - 4 people | $24.99 | per year |
| Friends/Family plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock this event | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Share event - 5 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Split expenses Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


### Expense Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-split-track-and-settle/id1041478586)

Easily split shared expenses with friends, roommates, or travel companions. This tool automates calculations, handles custom splits, and provides clear balance breakdowns to simplify debt settlement without awkward conversations.

**Highlights:** Split bills in seconds, Customizable and smart splits, Intelligent expense suggestions, Organized group overviews, Real-time collaboration, Simplified debt settlement, Privacy-focused, no account needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Share Settle Up PDF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Export CSV | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Banana Split, Bill & Expenses free?

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

### Is Expense Split free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Banana Split, Bill & Expenses or Expense Split?

Expense Split is rated higher. Banana Split, Bill & Expenses averages 4.5 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Expense Split averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Banana Split, Bill & Expenses or Expense Split have ads?

Banana Split, Bill & Expenses shows ads; Expense Split does not.

### Which is updated more often, Banana Split, Bill & Expenses or Expense Split?

Banana Split, Bill & Expenses ships an update every 9 days, and Expense Split every 2 weeks. Most recently, Banana Split, Bill & Expenses was updated on October 23, 2026 and Expense Split on October 10, 2026.

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