Cino vs SharPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cino
This app simplifies splitting bills among friends, housemates, and partners. It allows instant settlement via Apple Pay or Google Pay, ensuring no one owes anyone after payment. Users can customize split ratios and avoid foreign transaction fees.
- Instant bill splitting
- Group payment cards
- Apple Pay/Google Pay integration
- Customizable split ratios
- No upfront payment required
- Avoid foreign transaction fees
- Add/remove participants easily
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OVER 2.5M BILLS SPLIT INSTANTLY WITH CINO Cino is the fastest way to split bills with partners, friends, and housemates. It’s the first ever bill-splitting app that uses group cards to split your group bill instantly with Apple Pay or Google Pay. With Cino, no one has to cover the bill upfront – everyone’s share comes straight out of their own bank account. So no one owes anyone after the bill is paid. You can choose exactly how you want to split the bill, whether it’s 50/50 or 70/30. No more chasing payments, logging expenses, or waiting months to get your money back. Cino is easy and fast. Perfect for couples who want to share expenses without a joint account, housemates who can’t keep track of who bought the toilet roll last, and friends who almost fight every time they book trips together. You don’t have to pool your money together or top up funds. Simply pay with Cino and the bill gets settled automatically. So drop the admin. Stop the spreadsheets, and start sharing expenses automatically with Cino. You won’t remember how you lived without it. How it works Download the Cino app Connect Cino to your own bank card Add your group Cino card to Apple Pay or Google Pay Pay for shared expenses with your Cino card Other bill‑splitting apps and expense trackers make you do all the work. Logging expenses, uploading receipts, transferring funds. With Cino, it’s all done for you – automatically. A fairer, more flexible way to split bills Choose how you want to split 50/50? 70/30? You decide what’s fair. Change your split ratio any time. Avoid fees abroad Your bank might charge foreign transaction fees – but we don’t. So when you share travel expenses with Cino, you and your crew can save up to 3% in fees abroad Add or remove people easily Friend decided to skip drinks tonight? Just unmark them in the group to take them off the bill. Throw in some drama with Roulette Let fate decide who picks up the bill, and which lucky winner gets to skip it. Safe and secure Cino doesn’t hold your money – that stays safe in your bank. No one can access or share your card details – not even us! You can set spending limits on every group card and leave a group anytime! Cino is a virtual Mastercard debit card and compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can connect most debit and credit cards to your Cino Mastercard, excluding American Express and Discover. Cino operates in partnership with licensed Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) and Payment Service Providers (PSPs) across the EU and UK. Your payments are processed securely and in full compliance with local financial regulations.Your payments are encrypted, your funds are protected, and all transactions are processed securely under strict financial regulations. Share expenses with every group in your life Couples: Share everyday bills, groceries, or that weekend getaway without worrying about who paid last time. Friends: From pizza nights to birthday dinners, everyone pays their fair share instantly. Travel Crews: Split everything from flights and hotels to taxis and cocktails abroad — with no hidden fees. Flatmates: Rent, utilities, Netflix, broadband — every bill divided fairly, automatically. Family: Split the cost of family gifts, trips and subscriptions Big Events: Hen parties, birthday bashes, or that epic trip to Japan — Cino makes splitting group expenses a breeze. Download Cino today and split your first bill in seconds.
SharPay
Effortlessly manage and split shared expenses with friends and groups. Track spending, analyze habits with charts, and simplify bill settlements for trips, nights out, and more. Foster transparency and deepen connections without financial stress.
- Splitting Bills
- Group Expenses Management
- Finance Charts
- Dividing Restaurant Payments
- Automated Transaction Management
- Expense Notifications
- Secure Payment Options
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Bridge the gap between financial stability and meaningful connections with SharPay, the ultimate solution for simplifying shared expenses. We've all been in those cringe-worthy money talks after a weekend trip, a night out, or a casual restaurant hangout. How many times have you lost track of your spending, resulting in awkward finger accounting sessions? It's a real struggle to figure out if you've overspent or accidentally overcharged someone you care about, especially when there are no transparent solutions that prioritize both relationships and your wallet. Enter SharPay—a game-changer designed for individuals like you and your social circle. Let us handle the financial details while you focus on enjoying those unforgettable moments. We understand the value of your connections, and that's why we empower you with the tools to manage, track, analyze, and share your expenses effortlessly. With SharPay, you can ditch the stress of figuring out who owes what and navigate financial conversations with ease. - Splitting Bills: Easily divide expenses among friends, ensuring everyone pays their fair share. - Group Expenses: Seamlessly manage shared costs for group activities or events. - Finance Charts: Gain insights into your spending habits with clear and intuitive financial charts. - Dividing Restaurant Payments: Effortlessly split restaurant bills, removing the awkwardness from post-meal settlements. - Breaking Down Expenses: Clearly itemize and understand where your money is going, so everyone is on the same page. - Easy Invitations: Simplify the process of inviting friends to join SharPay and start collaborating on expenses. - Automated Transaction Management: Let SharPay handle the details, automating transaction tracking and reducing the burden on you. - Expense Notifications: Stay in the loop with real-time notifications, ensuring everyone is aware of shared expenses. - Expense History: Access a comprehensive history of shared expenses, making it easy to track and review past transactions. - Secure Payment Options: Enjoy peace of mind with secure and convenient payment options within the app. - Monthly Payment Option: Simplify long-term financial planning by setting up monthly payments for expenses. Simplify how you track and analyze spending with your social circle, navigate financial discussions effortlessly, and foster transparency in shared expenses. With SharPay, you can live in the moment, create lasting memories, and deepen connections without worrying about the financial nitty-gritty. Discover SharPay today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cino at 5.0 against SharPay's 4.4. Cino also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. SharPay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cino asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cino holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Cino's written reviews are positive against 83% of SharPay's.
Cino ships an update every 2 weeks, SharPay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cino | SharPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.4 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freerange Lamas OU | SooNet |
Customer experience
Cino
SharPay
In-app purchases
Cino
No in-app purchases
SharPay
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$27.991 Year









