JointJar vs SimplyPaid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
JointJar
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JointJar helps you track and share expenses with others - clearly, fairly, and without confusion. Perfect for trips, shared activities, or everyday group spending. JointJar is a simple and reliable way to manage shared expenses with friends, family, or small groups. Whether youβre traveling together, splitting household costs, or organizing shared activities, JointJar keeps all expenses transparent and easy to understand - for everyone involved. βββ What you can do with JointJar β’ Create jars for trips, activities, or shared budgets β’ Add expenses and chat directly within a jar β’ Track who paid what and who owes whom β’ Work together in shared jars via iCloud β’ Keep your data private and synced across your devices JointJar is designed to stay out of your way. No ads, no unnecessary features - just a clear overview of shared costs. βββ Free & Pro JointJar offers a free version so you can try it out and see if it fits your needs. When youβre ready, JointJar Pro unlocks all limits with a one-time purchase: β’ Unlimited transactions and chat messages β’ Unlimited virtual members β’ Sharing without restrictions β’ No subscription. No recurring fees. βββ Built for Apple platforms β’ Optimized for iPhone β’ iCloud sync with your Apple ID β’ Offline support - your data stays available β’ Privacy-first design βββ Privacy Your data belongs to you. JointJar does not track you, does not sell data, and does not show ads.
SimplyPaid
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Track your bills and never miss a payment with SimplyPaid - the most intuitive bill tracker for iPhone. 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Try all premium features free for 7 days. No credit card required! INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD - Tap summary cards to see detailed breakdowns - See what's due this month at a glance - Track overdue bills and payment history - View total outstanding across all bills SMART PAYMENT TRACKING - Record full or partial payments - Automatic balance calculation - Track payment history for every bill - Edit or delete payments anytime NEVER MISS A PAYMENT - iOS Reminders integration with iCloud sync - Works with Siri: "Hey Siri, what are my bills?" - Local notifications if you prefer - Custom reminders for any task (premium) PRIVACY FIRST - Toggle privacy mode to hide amounts instantly - All data stored locally on your device - No tracking, no ads, no data collection - Your bills stay private SHARE & EXPORT - Long-press cards to share summaries - Email breakdowns to your accountant - Copy amounts to clipboard - Export data for backup FREEMIUM MODEL FREE: - Track up to 5 bills - View summary totals - Record payments - Privacy mode - Export data - Local notifications PREMIUM ($2.99 one-time): - Unlimited bills - Interactive card drill-downs - Context menus (share, copy, email) - iOS Reminders sync & iCloud - Custom reminders for any task - Import data - Edit payment history - Advanced filters No subscription. Pay once, use forever. PERFECT FOR: - Monthly bills (utilities, rent, insurance) - Credit card payments - Loan tracking - Recurring subscriptions - Any payment you need to remember FEATURES: - Beautiful iOS-native design - Dark mode support - Recurring bill support - Multiple payment tracking - Smart status detection - Filter and sort options - Confirmation alerts - Haptic feedback Download SimplyPaid today and never miss a payment again!
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Verdict
JointJar and SimplyPaid are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. JointJar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimplyPaid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | JointJar | SimplyPaid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Joachim von Caron | ACS4Law |
In-app purchases
JointJar
- JointJar Pro β Lifetime$4.99
SimplyPaid
- Premium$2.99









