Share a Budget vs Ryu
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!
Ryu
Easily manage shared expenses and group finances. Track, divide, and settle costs for roommates, vacations, or subscriptions with a streamlined interface. Achieve financial harmony and eliminate the stress of group money management.
- Share expenses with groups
- Manage group finances
- Track shared costs
- Divide bills fairly
- Settle payments easily
- Organize group vacation costs
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Ryu is the ultimate app for sharing expenses and managing group finances. Whether you're splitting bills with roommates, organizing costs for a group vacation, or managing shared subscriptions, Ryu ensures everyone pays their fair share. With a sleek interface and powerful tools, tracking, dividing, and settling costs has never been easier. Take the stress out of money management—download Ryu today and experience financial harmony!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ryu at 3 against Share a Budget's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Share a Budget against 5.0 for Ryu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | Share a Budget | Ryu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart Jacobs | Jeffry Jimenez |
Customer experience
Share a Budget
Ryu
In-app purchases
Share a Budget
No in-app purchases
Ryu
No in-app purchases









