# Tab vs VAT VIP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tab at none against VAT VIP's 3. Tab also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 25). VAT VIP's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VAT VIP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.

VAT VIP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tab has 1.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Tab's written reviews are positive against 33% of VAT VIP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tab ships an update every 3 weeks, VAT VIP every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab | VAT VIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-the-simple-bill-splitter/id595068606/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vat-vip/id6765789986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bring10, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/469611490) | [Alexandra Kaminsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896075791) |

## 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


### VAT VIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vat-vip/id6765789986)

Calculate potential savings on international purchases by factoring in local VAT, tourist refunds, and currency exchange rates. Compare prices side-by-side to determine if buying abroad is a better deal than waiting until you return home.

**Highlights:** Auto-fill from retailer URLs, Side-by-side price comparison, Save items and track savings, Live exchange rates, Country-specific VAT rules, Simple traveler-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VATVIP+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| VATVIP+ Travel Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| VATVIP+ Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tab free?

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

### Is VAT VIP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tab or VAT VIP?

VAT VIP is rated higher. Tab averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while VAT VIP averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Tab or VAT VIP have ads?

Neither Tab nor VAT VIP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tab or VAT VIP?

Tab ships an update every 3 weeks, and VAT VIP every 5 days. Most recently, Tab was updated on October 22, 2026 and VAT VIP on October 24, 2026.

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