Pyng vs RentSplit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pyng
This app offers a secure and cost-effective payment solution by allowing users to pay directly from their bank accounts. It eliminates surcharges for both users and merchants, ensuring your money remains safe and under your control.
- Zero surcharges for users and merchants
- Direct payment from bank account
- Enhanced security through bank authentication
- Set spending limits
- QR code payment integration
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A cheaper and better way to pay with Pyng Zero surcharges #PyngPromise - When you use Pyng, neither you or the merchant will need to pay a surcharge. Saving you a ton of money. Your money is 100% safe - Pyng is safer than a normal credit card as it’s all authenticated through your own bank account and doesn’t require you to transfer funds to us or anywhere else. Pay straight from your bank - Pay directly from your bank account giving you more control of how you spend. How it works 1. Install the app via the App Store 2. Link your bank account: Securely link your bank account through your own banking app or banking platform - you can set a limit on how much money Pyng can debit from your account at any point of time 3. Scan a QR code and it's as simple as that Your money stays safe Pyng protects your money with the best-in-class security systems that help minimize fraud. Most importantly, Pyng never touches your money - your money goes straight to the merchant reducing any risk of fraud and reducing any transaction costs.
RentSplit
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Stop the rent and shared bill math headache. RentSplit is a clean, local-only tool designed to help you track household spending, manage roommates, and see a clear settlement guide instantly.Whether you are splitting a $2,000 rent or a $50 grocery bill, RentSplit ensures everyone pays exactly what they owe. Why RentSplit? NEW: Reliable Local Storage: No more losing data. Your expenses are now saved directly to your device so they are ready every time you open the app. NEW: Smart Reset Options: We’ve expanded your control. Choose to "Erase All" or use the new "Erase Expenses" to clear the bills while keeping your roommate list intact for the next calculation. Privacy First: No accounts, no cloud, and no data tracking. Your financial data stays 100% on your device. The "Shared Amount" Logic: Set a shared target (like monthly rent) and see exactly how individual expenses contribute to covering that total. Clean & Fast: No clutter, no ads—just the tools you need to settle up. A Note from the Developer:The journey of RentSplit began in 2021 as a personal project for my family. After years of using it every "Rent Day," I began building this native iOS version in October 2025. Following our initial March release—which ran on RAM with a single reset—I’ve listened to feedback and upgraded the app with persistent local storage and smarter reset options to make your monthly transitions even smoother .Built by a roommate, for roommates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pyng at 15.6 against RentSplit's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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.
Pyng ships an update weekly, RentSplit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pyng | RentSplit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyng Payments Pty Ltd | Sudeep SHARMA |
In-app purchases
Pyng
No in-app purchases
RentSplit
No in-app purchases









