JointJar vs Splitly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 you’re traveling together, splitting household costs, or organizing shared activities, JointJar keeps all expenses transparent and easy to understand - for everyone involved. ——— What you can do with JointJar • Create jars for trips, activities, or shared budgets • Add expenses and chat directly within a jar • Track who paid what and who owes whom • Work together in shared jars via iCloud • 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. ——— Free & Pro JointJar offers a free version so you can try it out and see if it fits your needs. When you’re ready, JointJar Pro unlocks all limits with a one-time purchase: • Unlimited transactions and chat messages • Unlimited virtual members • Sharing without restrictions • No subscription. No recurring fees. ——— Built for Apple platforms • Optimized for iPhone • iCloud sync with your Apple ID • Offline support - your data stays available • Privacy-first design ——— Privacy Your data belongs to you. JointJar does not track you, does not sell data, and does not show ads.
Splitly
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Traveling abroad, sharing rent, or splitting dinner—calculating "who owes what" is always a headache. Splitly is built for simplicity and efficiency, designed to save you from complex calculations. - Minimalist by Design: Splitly does one thing perfectly—splitting bills. No bloat, no clutter, just the essential tools you need for a seamless experience. - Multi-Project Management: Organize expenses by project. Keep "Japan Trip," "Date Night," or "Shared Rent" accounts separate and perfectly organized. - Global Currency Support: Support for currencies worldwide. Record expenses during international travel without getting confused by exchange rates. - Crystal Clear Settlements: See "who owes who" at a glance. Our smart engine calculates the most efficient repayment path to minimize the number of transfers. - Flexible Member Setup: Sync with friends or use "Virtual Members." Even if your friends don't have the app, you can still manage their shares effortlessly. Try Splitly today—because smarter splitting means a better life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Splitly at none against JointJar's 1. Splitly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 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. JointJar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Splitly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JointJar | Splitly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joachim von Caron | Yichun Wang |
In-app purchases
JointJar
- JointJar Pro – Lifetime$4.99
Splitly
No in-app purchases









