Comparison

SplitBuddy vs Lodg NZ

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

Head to head
About

SplitBuddy

Features
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Tired of chasing friends for money? SplitBuddy makes splitting bills instant, fair, and drama-free. Trusted by groups worldwide for rent, trips, dinners, and everything in between β€” SplitBuddy is the simplest way to manage shared expenses and keep your relationships stress-free. SplitBuddy is great for: - Roommates splitting rent and apartment bills - Group trips around the world - Vacation houses for skiing, beach getaways, and more - Weddings and bachelor/bachelorette parties - Couples sharing relationship costs - Friends and co-workers who go out together frequently - Loans and IOUs between friends Simple to use: - Create groups or private friendships for any situation - Add expenses, IOUs, or debts in any currency with offline support - Expenses backed up online so everyone can view balances anytime - Track who should pay next or settle up with cash or integrations Key Features: - 100+ currencies, perfect for international trips - Split equally, by percentage, shares, or exact amounts - Recurring bills - monthly, weekly, yearly, fortnightly - Multiple payers on a single expense - Expense categorization and group totals - Export to CSV for your records - Comment directly on expenses - Multi-platform - smartphone and web - Activity feed and push notifications - Restore any deleted group or expense easily - Secure and private - your data is always protected Why SplitBuddy? No more awkward conversations. SplitBuddy keeps everything transparent and fair so you can focus on your relationships, not the bills. Stay organized. All your shared expenses in one place. No more scrambling through receipts or trying to remember who paid what. Free to use. Download and use SplitBuddy at no cost. All core features are completely free. Download SplitBuddy now and start managing shared expenses the smart way! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lodg NZ

Features
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Lodg is the smart, simple tax app built specifically for New Zealand’s sole traders, freelancers, and self-employed professionals. Whether you're just starting out or managing multiple clients, Lodg makes tax easy β€” so you can focus on your work, not your paperwork. Key Features: Real-time tax calculations: Instantly know how much tax you owe as you earn. Smart reminders: Get notified about upcoming tax deadlines β€” never miss a payment. Effortless record keeping: Organize your income and expenses in one place. Built for NZ tax rules: Lodg supports Kiwi users with local tax compliance, including GST. Secure & private: Your financial data is encrypted and safely stored. Perfect for tradies, creatives, consultants, gig workers, and anyone hustling on their own terms. Say goodbye to tax-time stress and hello to clarity with Lodg.

Screenshots

SplitBuddy4 screens
Lodg NZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lodg NZ at none against SplitBuddy's 2. Lodg NZ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SplitBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lodg NZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplitBuddy ships an update every 10 days, Lodg NZ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SplitBuddy versus Lodg NZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitBuddyLodg NZ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDharmaraju PilliLodg Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SplitBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • SplitBuddy Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SplitBuddy Yearly$6.991 Year
None

Lodg NZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitBuddy free?
SplitBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lodg NZ free?
Lodg NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplitBuddy or Lodg NZ have ads?
Neither SplitBuddy nor Lodg NZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplitBuddy or Lodg NZ?
SplitBuddy ships an update every 10 days, and Lodg NZ every 6 days. Most recently, SplitBuddy was updated on October 10, 2026 and Lodg NZ on October 2, 2026.

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