Comparison

Split vs BeanGo

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

Head to head
About

Split

Effortlessly manage and split expenses with friends, family, or colleagues. This app prioritizes your privacy by not collecting or storing any personal data. Easily add people, categorize costs, and generate shareable invoices for seamless bill management.

Highlights
  • No personal data collection
  • Easy bill splitting
  • Customizable expense categories
  • Shareable formatted invoices
  • Real-time total tracking
Features
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Split is bill-splitting the way it should work: item by item, not just the total — and entirely on your device. Most splitting apps ask you to type in a lump sum and divide it evenly. Split reads the actual receipt. ITEMIZED, NOT LUMP-SUM Point your camera at a receipt and Split reads it on-device — no photo or text ever leaves your phone. Choose exactly who's splitting each individual item, not the whole bill. One person's appetizer doesn't have to get split with the whole table. RECURRING PEOPLE Add someone once and they're saved as a contact for next time. Favorite the people you split with most so you're never retyping the same names for the same group of friends. AUTOMATIC SETTLE-UP Record who paid for what, and Split works out exactly who owes whom — netted directly between the people who actually shared an expense, not routed through some global optimization that can make a payment feel random. Mark a payment as done and it's tracked for good. PAY IN ONE TAP Direct links to Venmo and Cash App with the amount pre-filled — no typing a number by hand. Zelle info is one tap to copy. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Split doesn't have accounts, doesn't have a server, and doesn't collect or transmit any of your data. Names, expenses, receipts — everything lives on your device, full stop. There's nothing to breach because there's nothing collected. Split a dinner, a trip, a grocery run, or rent. Add the people, add or scan the expenses, and settle up — that's it.

About

BeanGo

Features
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# BeanGo: Private Beancount Ledger & Accounting **Subtitle:** Double-entry bookkeeping for Beancount. ## Description Welcome to BeanGo, the ultimate private, plain-text accounting app designed for Beancount users and personal finance enthusiasts. BeanGo combines the power of double-entry bookkeeping with modern convenience, bringing your financial data to your fingertips while keeping it 100% secure on your device. Whether you're a seasoned Beancount power user or just starting your plain-text accounting journey, BeanGo makes tracking your money smart, fast, and completely private. ## Key Features - **100% Private & Local:** Your data is yours. BeanGo works directly with local `.bean` files. Sync seamlessly via iCloud Drive across all your Apple devices without relying on any third-party servers. No accounts or sign-ups required. - **Powerful Reports & Journal:** Track your net worth, income, and expenses with beautiful, easy-to-read charts. Scroll through your transaction history in the intuitive Journal view to stay on top of your cash flow. - **Raw Beancount Editor:** Power users rejoice! Edit your plain-text `.bean` files directly within the app. - **Multi-Currency Support:** Manage your global finances effortlessly. BeanGo supports full multi-currency tracking, making it perfect for international travelers and diverse portfolios. - **Privacy Mode:** Hide your balances with a single tap when reviewing your finances in shared or public spaces. - **Easy Setup:** New to Beancount? Our built-in ledger creator helps you set up your custom assets, income, and expenses structure in seconds. Take control of your finances with BeanGo – the smart, secure, and open way to track your wealth. Download now and experience the future of plain-text accounting!

Screenshots

Split4 screens
BeanGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BeanGo at 13.0 against Split's 17.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Split versus BeanGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitBeanGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTy Okazaki博文 徐

In-app purchases

None

Split

No in-app purchases

None

BeanGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Split free?
Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeanGo free?
BeanGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Split or BeanGo have ads?
Neither Split nor BeanGo shows ads.

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