# Cost Split vs Splid

The clearest difference is rating: Splid at 4.9 against Cost Split's 4.6. Splid also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 129) and review sentiment (98% vs 86%). Cost Split's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cost Split sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Splid sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Splid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splid has 4K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Cost Split's written reviews are positive against 98% of Splid's.

Cost Split ships an update every 6 weeks, Splid every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cost Split | Splid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cost-split/id524132764/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splid-split-group-bills/id991473495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Ivstam](https://appshunter.io/developer/524132767) | [Nicolas Jersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/991473494) |

## What reviewers say

### Cost Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cost-split/id524132764)

Easily manage shared expenses with friends and family. Track group costs, split bills unevenly, and get clear payback plans. Supports online and offline use with cloud sync and email reports.

**Highlights:** Cloud sync for group expenses, Offline support, Uneven expense splitting, Payback calculations, Email expense reports, Multiple currency support, Attach photos to expenses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💰 Inexpensive premium version
- 🌍 Supports multiple currencies
- 📝 Detailed expense tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Currency rates not downloading
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel premium subscription
- 🔍 Limited to 5 free transactions
- 📤 Email report formatting issues
- 🔍 Lack of search/filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Incorrect expense calculation/payback amounts

**Requested features**

- Add ability to group/categorize expenses
- Implement Android app version
- Allow more than one person to pay an expense
- Add option to print/export expense reports
- Include receipt image attachments in email reports


### Splid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splid-split-group-bills/id991473495)

Easily track and settle group expenses for holidays, housemates, or relationships. Enter all costs and see who owes what, even with complex or multi-currency transactions. Works online and offline with no sign-up required.

**Highlights:** Track group expenses, Settle up easily, Online and offline functionality, Multi-currency support, PDF/Excel export, Handles complex transactions

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Groups | $2.99 | one-time |
| Splid Plus | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💰 Free with optional paid features
- 💳 Supports multiple currencies
- 🤝 Facilitates group expense sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- ⚠️ Limited customization options
- 🔢 Confusing settlement calculations
- 🗓️ Lack of date/time sorting for expenses

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect expense split calculations
- Inability to delete or edit past expenses

**Requested features**

- Add ability to attach receipts/photos
- Implement recurring expense tracking
- Improve currency conversion handling
- Allow custom expense categorization
- Provide more detailed expense reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cost Split free?

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

### Is Splid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cost Split or Splid?

Splid is rated higher. Cost Split averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Splid averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do Cost Split or Splid have ads?

Neither Cost Split nor Splid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cost Split or Splid?

Cost Split ships an update every 6 weeks, and Splid every 3 months. Most recently, Cost Split was updated on October 8, 2026 and Splid on October 12, 2026.

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