TipBuddy vs Tip Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TipBuddy
Effortlessly calculate and divide bills with this utility. It allows for quick tip calculations and seamless check splitting among multiple people. Enjoy a streamlined experience for managing group expenses.
- Quick tip calculation
- Split bills easily
- No ads
- No in-app purchases
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Quickly calculate tips and split the check in seconds with TipBuddy. There is no ads and in app purchases, you can calculate in seconds.
Tip Calculator
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The Tip Calculator That Actually Makes Tipping Fun! Tired of annoying ads you can never figure out how to close? So are we! NO ADS EVER!!! Tired of awkward math at dinner? Skip the mental gymnastics and calculate perfect tips in seconds with the most delightfully designed tip calculator on the App Store. GORGEOUS THEMES & WIDGETS • 15+ stunning color themes (including wild animated ones!) • Interactive home screen widgets - calculate tips without opening the app • Flying toasters, Matrix rain, and other nostalgic animations • Instagram-worthy gradients that make math look good LIGHTNING FAST & SIMPLE • Instant tip calculations as you type • Smart bill splitting for groups • One-tap percentage adjustments (15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) • Works perfectly offline - no internet required PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlock all premium themes with a one-time purchase • No subscriptions, no monthly fees • Interactive widgets for your home screen PERFECT FOR: • Date nights and dinner outings • Group meals and bill splitting • Anyone who wants to tip fairly and quickly WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: • Clean, intuitive design that just works • Faster than your phone's calculator • Actually fun to use (seriously!) • Made with love "Finally, a tip calculator with commitment to the bit." - Everyone who sees the flying toasters. Download now and never do tip math in your head again! Your server (and your friends) will thank you. End User License Agreement: https://zaffles.bitbucket.io/tip/terms_of_use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TipBuddy at none against Tip Calculator 's 1. TipBuddy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Tip Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TipBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
TipBuddy ships an update fortnightly, Tip Calculator every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TipBuddy | Tip Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Celil Cagatay Gedik | Zaffles |
In-app purchases
TipBuddy
No in-app purchases
Tip Calculator
- Tip Calculator Supporter$0.99
