Comparison

Ambagan vs Hatian

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

Head to head
About

Ambagan

Features
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Who’s the Boss? Ambagan empowers you to manage group expenses, split bills, and track shared budgets with family and friends—making every calculation collaborative and rewarding. Experience a quick and intuitive way to split bills, manage contributions, and assign responsibilities—equally or with custom options—so everyone participates and feels valued. Ambagan automatically converts and adapts to your local currency, giving you the confidence to shop, budget, and manage group finances transparently wherever you are. Convenience is always within reach. Whether you’re traveling, shopping, or coordinating group expenses, Ambagan simplifies calculations, tracks spending, and keeps everyone informed in real time. Download Ambagan today to experience seamless, stress-free group transactions, clear expense tracking, and smarter budgeting—anywhere in the world.

About

Hatian

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SPLIT ANY EXPENSE Create expenses and split them across your group. Split evenly or customize amounts per person — no spreadsheet required. ADD YOUR PAYMENT QR CODES Add any custom payment method with a QR code. When friends settle up, your details are right there — they scan, they pay, done. AUTO-REMINDERS THAT DO THE AWKWARD PART Set automatic reminders via push notification, email, or SMS. Hatian follows up so you don't have to — no more drafting that uncomfortable text. SCAN RECEIPTS WITH AI Point your camera at any receipt and AI reads it for you — merchant name, items, prices, and totals auto-filled in seconds. No more squinting at crumpled paper. (Pro) TRACK EVERY BALANCE See real-time balances with every friend and every group in one dashboard. Everything reconciles automatically so nothing slips through the cracks. SETTLE UP WITH PROOF Record payments and upload proof so everyone's on the same page — no more "I already sent it" without the receipts to back it up. GROUPS & FRIENDS Create groups for friends, workmates, or roommates. Add people instantly with QR codes. Manage multiple circles without losing track. ACTIVITY FEED Every expense, payment, and confirmation logged in a clear timeline. Full transparency for the whole group. HATIAN PRO — ₱199, ONE TIME Unlock the full experience with a single purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees: - Unlimited groups - Unlimited expenses - 15 AI receipt scanning per month - Up to 10 saved payment methods FREE TO START Hatian is fully functional for free — 1 group, 5 expenses/month, 1 payment method. Upgrade when you're ready, on your terms. SECURE & PRIVATE Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Your data stays yours.

Screenshots

Ambagan4 screens
Hatian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ambagan at none against Hatian's 1. Hatian's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On price and device support 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. Hatian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ambagan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ambagan ships an update every 12 months, Hatian every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Ambagan versus Hatian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmbaganHatian
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavin Ero SalduaJOHN CARLO JOYO

In-app purchases

None

Ambagan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hatian

One-time1
  • Hatian Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Ambagan free?
Ambagan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hatian free?
Hatian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ambagan or Hatian have ads?
Ambagan shows ads; Hatian does not.
Which is updated more often, Ambagan or Hatian?
Ambagan ships an update every 12 months, and Hatian every 4 days. Most recently, Ambagan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hatian on October 25, 2026.

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