Share a Budget vs Split.rest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Share a Budget
Effortlessly manage shared expenses with family, friends, or colleagues. Track bills, see individual balances, and record payments in real-time. This app simplifies joint finances with an intuitive interface.
- Track shared expenses
- Individual balances
- Record payments
- Real-time updates
- Intuitive user interface
- Cross-device compatibility
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Share a Budget is the ideal solution for sharing expenses with family, friends, and colleagues effortlessly! Living or working with other people can be fun, but managing joint finances often isn't. That is where Share a Budget comes in, transforming the tedious task of tracking shared expenses into a smooth and hassle-free experience. Features ======== Track Shared Expenses Easily: Whether it is utilities, groceries, or rent, add expenses quickly and assign them to someone. Individual Balances: Instantly see how much each person owes or is owed. No more guesswork or complicated calculations! Make and Record Payments: When someone pays their share, simply record the payment in the app to update everyone's balance. Intuitive User Interface: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly interface that makes expense management a breeze. Real-Time Updates: Every time an expense is added or a payment is made, balances are updated immediately, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Secure and Private: Your financial data is securely stored and only visible to your group. Cross-Device Compatibility: Seamlessly use the app across your iPhone and iPad, keeping your expense tracking flexible and mobile. How It Works ============ Create a Group: Start by setting up a group for your household or any other group you share expenses with. Add Expenses: Enter expenses as they occur, and assign them to the relevant person or split them equally. Balance Payments: When someone makes a payment, record it in the app to adjust everyone's balance. Stay Informed: Check the main dashboard to see a clear summary of who owes what to whom. Perfect for Roommates, Travel Groups, and More: Share a Budget isn't just for family or roommates. It is perfect for any group situation like travel buddies, organizing events, shared households, or colleagues at work. Support and Feedback: I'm committed to making Share a Budget the best expense-sharing app out there. If you have suggestions or need support, I'm just an email away. Download Share a Budget today and say goodbye to the hassle of tracking shared expenses!
Split.rest
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Split.rest – Effortless Group Expense Tracking - Pay once and split with the rest of the group. Managing shared expenses shouldn’t be complicated. Whether you're on a group trip, sharing rent with roommates, or splitting dinner with friends, Split.rest makes it easy to track who paid, how much, and who still owes their share. Pay Once, Split the Rest No need to settle every small expense immediately. With Split.rest, one person can pay upfront, and the app will fairly distribute the cost among the rest of the group. Whose Turn to Pay? Let the Roulette Decide Forget awkward conversations about who should cover the next expense. Use the built-in roulette to find out whose turn it is to pay—keeping things fair and fun! Make Adjustments Anytime Need to fix a mistake? No problem. Every expense entry can be updated individually, and the edit history ensures full transparency, so everyone stays on the same page. Track Expenses, Stay Organized Add, edit, or remove expenses with ease. See a clear breakdown of who owes what. View past payments and keep a record of all transactions. No more confusing group chats, forgotten debts, or messy spreadsheets. Split.rest keeps everything fair and simple—so you can focus on enjoying the moment.
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Verdict
Share a Budget and Split.rest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Share a Budget | Split.rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart Jacobs | Jakub Piasecki |
In-app purchases
Share a Budget
No in-app purchases
Split.rest
No in-app purchases
Questions
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