# Tab vs Checkparty Split the Bill Tool

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab | Checkparty Split the Bill Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-the-simple-bill-splitter/id595068606/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkparty-split-the-bill-tool/id905723797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [bring10, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/469611490) | [Puzzle Party, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/905723800) |

## 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


### Checkparty Split the Bill Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkparty-split-the-bill-tool/id905723797)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week-by-week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Month-by-month | $2.99 | per month |
| Big Sale | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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