Comparison

Tab vs Checkparty Split the Bill Tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tab

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
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Tab is the simple way to split a bill amongst friends. Snap a pic of the receipt and tap your items to claim them. Tax and tip are calculated for you. No more back-of-the-napkin algebra or typing in prices by hand! Here’s how it works: - Take a picture of your itemized receipt. Tab automatically detects all the items and prices. - Select which items each person ordered. Everyone that has Tab on their phone can join onto the bill and select their own items - the app keeps everything synced in real-time. - Multiple people can select the same item if they shared it. - Tax and tip are automatically divided proportionally. - If it's someone's birthday, you can split their total evenly among everyone else. - View and share detailed summaries of your past bills Tab has been featured on the Today show, "apps of the year" lists from Buzzfeed, Complex and others, Product Hunt, CNN, and more!

About

Checkparty Split the Bill Tool

Effortlessly divide expenses with friends and family. Snap a receipt, assign items, and let the app calculate who owes what, including tax and tip. Supports multiple currencies and offers spending insights.

Highlights
  • Smart receipt scanning
  • Manual item entry
  • Add up to 20 people
  • Fair item assignment
  • Customizable tax and tip
  • Spending insights
  • Multicurrency support
Features
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Split the bill the smart way with Checkparty – the easiest and fairest way to divide expenses with friends, family, and coworkers. Whether you’re out for dinner, traveling with a group, or hosting a party, Checkparty ensures everyone pays only for what they ordered, including tax and tip. No more guesswork or awkward math! Why Checkparty? We know splitting bills can be stressful. Checkparty simplifies everything in seconds: snap a photo of the receipt, assign items to people, and let the app calculate who owes what. It’s quick, accurate, and hassle-free. With support for multiple currencies and flexible splitting options, Checkparty adapts to every scenario—making it your perfect companion for group expenses. Features: Snap and Split Take a picture of the receipt, and Checkparty’s smart scanner reads it automatically. Prefer manual entry? That’s just as easy! Add Friends Seamlessly Add up to 20 people to a receipt. Pull names from your contacts, remember frequent diners, and assign items effortlessly. Perfect for group dinners, trips, or shared expenses. Fair and Square Splitting Split items equally, or assign them to specific individuals. Adjust portions for shared items or group orders. Tax and tip? Fully customizable based on your preferences. You can even choose to tip before or after adding tax. Insights and Analytics Track your spending habits over time with detailed analytics. See how much you’ve spent this month, who you dine with most, and more. Get insights by currency to stay on top of your finances. Hassle-Free Payments Send friends what they owe with Venmo or share payment details through any iOS sharing option. No extra apps needed. Multicurrency Support Traveling abroad? Checkparty supports any currency, so you can split bills wherever you are. Who is Checkparty For? Checkparty is built for socially active, budget-conscious people who want to save time and avoid paying for someone else’s food. From college students to professionals, if you value fairness and efficiency, this app is for you. Why You’ll Love It: • Save Time: Splitting bills has never been faster or easier. • Stay Fair: Everyone pays for only what they ordered. • Avoid Hassles: Clear, simple calculations with zero awkwardness. • Track Spending: Get insights to better manage your finances. Join the Party Today! With Checkparty, splitting the bill is no longer a chore. Download now to experience the easiest, smartest way to divide expenses. Save time. Save money. Split fairly. Terms of use: https://puzzlepartyapps.com/termsofuse Privacy policy: https://puzzlepartyapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tab4 screens
Checkparty Split the Bill Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Checkparty Split the Bill Tool at 4.8 against Tab's 4.2. Tab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 45). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checkparty Split the Bill Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkparty Split the Bill Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tab has 1.1K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tab versus Checkparty Split the Bill Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabCheckparty Split the Bill Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB19 MB
Age rating4++4
Developerbring10, LLCPuzzle Party, LLC

Customer experience

Tab

All ratings1,043 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative21.7%

Checkparty Split the Bill Tool

All ratings45 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Tab

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to manually edit tax and tip
  • Option to split items unevenly
  • Detailed receipt breakdown sharing
  • Support for multiple currencies
  • Saved group/friend profiles
Show 2 more
  • Improved Venmo integration
  • Offline bill saving functionality

Checkparty Split the Bill Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tab

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Checkparty Split the Bill Tool

Subscriptions3
  • Week-by-week$1.997 Days
  • Month-by-month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Big Sale3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock all features$12.99

Questions

Is Tab free?
Tab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkparty Split the Bill Tool free?
Checkparty Split the Bill Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tab or Checkparty Split the Bill Tool?
Checkparty Split the Bill Tool is rated higher. Tab averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Checkparty Split the Bill Tool averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.
Do Tab or Checkparty Split the Bill Tool have ads?
Neither Tab nor Checkparty Split the Bill Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tab or Checkparty Split the Bill Tool?
Tab ships an update every 3 weeks, and Checkparty Split the Bill Tool every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tab was updated on September 24, 2026 and Checkparty Split the Bill Tool on September 10, 2026.

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