Comparison

Group Check vs Tatekae Memo

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

Head to head
About

Group Check

Easily manage shared expenses and track who owes whom within groups. Set custom percentages for bill splitting and sync data across devices via iCloud for seamless group settlements.

Highlights
  • Record and settle shared expenses
  • Set custom bill splitting percentages
  • iCloud sharing and automatic syncing
  • Cross-device data synchronization
  • Privacy-focused data storage
Features
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Simple app for managing splitting bills and borrowing/lending within families or groups. Features: * Record and settle shared expenses within a group. Settlements can be done collectively. * Set percentages for splitting bills. * iCloud sharing. With an iCloud account, you can share and automatically sync data with others in a group. * iCloud sync. Data can be automatically synced across multiple Apple devices. * Privacy. Even this app developers cannot access data stored in iCloud. Use cases: * Ideal for couples who often split bills or borrow/lend but feel individual settlements cumbersome, and don't want to use a shared household budget app. * Suitable for close-knit groups engaged in frequent bill splitting or borrowing/lending, where settling accounts every time becomes a hassle.

About

Tatekae Memo

Features
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"Wait, who paid for lunch last week?" — this app makes that question disappear. Tatekae Memo is the simplest IOU notebook for two people. It records just one thing: who covered a shared cost, and how much. No groups, no sign-up, no learning curve. Every feature is free. ■ Log in 3 seconds Pick a direction with one big button, type the amount, done. Common purposes like "Lunch" or "Groceries" are one tap away. No fumbling at the register. ■ The balance is always clear Every entry updates the running balance automatically, showing who owes whom in large, easy-to-read type. No more mental math or splitting in your head. ■ Settle up in your chat Tap "Settle up" to generate an itemized settlement text, then share it straight into LINE, Messages, or any app. When it's paid, reset the balance to zero — your history stays intact. ■ Monthly subtotals History rolls up by month into lent, borrowed, and net totals — handy for couples and roommates sharing expenses. ■ Your data stays on your device No account, no network. Records are never sent to any external server. Great for: ・Couples where one person often fronts shared living costs ・Friends and coworkers who cover each other at lunch or drinks ・Roommates tracking shared household spending The app is free and shows a banner ad at the bottom of the screen. If you'd prefer a cleaner view, an optional one-time "Remove Ads" purchase is available.

Screenshots

Group Check4 screens
Tatekae Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Group Check at none against Tatekae Memo's shown. Group Check also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Group Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tatekae Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group Check ships an update weekly, Tatekae Memo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Group Check versus Tatekae Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup CheckTatekae Memo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei Tamura丽佳 施

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Group Check

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Tatekae Memo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Group Check free?
Group Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tatekae Memo free?
Tatekae Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Group Check or Tatekae Memo have ads?
Tatekae Memo shows ads; Group Check does not.
Which is updated more often, Group Check or Tatekae Memo?
Group Check ships an update weekly, and Tatekae Memo fortnightly. Most recently, Group Check was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tatekae Memo on October 25, 2026.

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