# Tab vs TinyPoll

The clearest difference is rating: Tab at 4.2 against TinyPoll's 2.5. Tab also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyPoll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tab holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tab has 1.1K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Tab's written reviews are positive against 28% of TinyPoll's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab | TinyPoll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-the-simple-bill-splitter/id595068606/reviews)** | [2.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bring10, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/469611490) | [Josh Pyles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073806345) |

## What reviewers say

### Tab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-the-simple-bill-splitter/id595068606)

Effortlessly split bills with friends by simply snapping a picture of your receipt. The app automatically identifies items and prices, allowing users to claim their share. It handles tax and tip calculations proportionally, eliminating manual math.

**Highlights:** Receipt scanning, Automatic item and price detection, Real-time item claiming, Proportional tax and tip calculation, Shared item splitting, Birthday bill splitting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Convenient bill splitting
- 🚀 Accurate receipt scanning
- 👍 Helpful for group dining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent receipt recognition
- 🐛 Inaccurate tax and tip calculations
- 🐛 Buggy Venmo connectivity
- 🐛 Limited editing capabilities
- 🐛 Disappearing bill history

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item pricing and totals
- Tax calculation issues
- Venmo authorization problems
- Inability to edit bill names
- Crashing on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually edit tax and tip
- Option to split items unevenly
- Detailed receipt breakdown sharing
- Support for multiple currencies
- Saved group/friend profiles


### TinyPoll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012)

Easily create and participate in polls directly within iMessage conversations. Settle debates, make group decisions, or gather quick feedback from friends without leaving the chat. Enjoy live vote tracking and the flexibility to change your mind.

**Highlights:** Easy poll creation, Vote within iMessage, Change votes anytime, Live vote tracking, Unlimited votes (free tier), Unlimited polls (paid tier)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 year) | $1.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy polling
- 👍 Helpful for group decision-making
- 💡 Integrates well with iMessage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- ⏱️ Limited to one poll per 24 hours
- 💰 Paid subscription for more features
- 🗑️ Difficult to uninstall

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes iMessage app
- Polls disappear after sending

**Requested features**

- Allow non-app users to vote
- Increase free poll limit
- Provide multiple choice options
- Add web-based voting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tab free?

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

### Is TinyPoll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tab or TinyPoll?

Tab is rated higher. Tab averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TinyPoll averages 2.5 from 152 ratings.

### Do Tab or TinyPoll have ads?

Neither Tab nor TinyPoll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tab or TinyPoll?

Tab ships an update every 3 weeks, and TinyPoll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tab was updated on October 3, 2026 and TinyPoll on October 2, 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.*