Room vs Split
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Room
Effortlessly manage shared household expenses, track bills, and monitor contributions. This app simplifies splitting rent, utilities, and other shared costs, ensuring everyone stays informed about payments and balances.
- Bill tracking for rent and utilities
- Contribution and payment management
- Task and due date reminders
- Transparent financial history
- Intuitive user interface
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Room 8 is your ultimate solution for managing shared households with ease. Whether you're splitting rent, utilities, or shared expenses, Room 8 makes it simple to keep track of bills, contributions, and payments. Easily create and manage tasks for your home, set due dates for bills, and see who has contributed or paid. No more awkward reminders or confusion about who owes what—Room 8 keeps everyone on the same page. Features include: Bill tracking: Keep track of rent, utilities, and shared expenses in one place. Contribution management: See who has paid and who still owes, with clear contribution tracking. Notifications: Receive reminders for upcoming bills, due dates, and other important tasks. Transparent organization: View your household's financial history and keep everyone accountable. Simple and intuitive: Our user-friendly interface is designed for quick access and easy management. Whether you're living with friends, roommates, or family, Room 8 ensures that your shared living experience is smooth and stress-free. Download Room 8 today and experience hassle-free household management!
Split
Effortlessly manage group expenses with this bill splitting app. Scan receipts with AI to itemize costs, assign them to individuals, and track real-time balances. Supports multiple currencies and offers fast settlement options for easy IOU tracking.
- Instant receipt scanner with AI item recognition
- Smart item assignment to friends or even splits
- Real-time balances for group members
- Multi-currency support for travel
- Fast IOU tracking and settlement
- No ads or data selling
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Split is the fast bill splitter for group expenses—scan receipts and cost split in seconds. Why you’ll love it - Instant receipt scanner – snap a photo, we read items with AI. - Smart item assignment – tap friends or split evenly in one tap. - Real-time balances – everyone sees who owes, who’s paid, and who’s even. - Multiple currencies – perfect for travel. - Settle IOUs fast – track, pay, and stay even. - Privacy first – no ads, no selling data. Perfect for - Roommates splitting rent + utilities - Friend trips, Airbnb weekends, festivals - Couples tracking date nights - Clubs, teams, or any group fund How it works - Create a group. Invite friends with a link or QR code. - Add expenses. Scan a receipt or enter amounts manually. - Assign items. Pick who had each line item, or choose “Split all.” - Settle up. View net totals and pay however you like—cash, Venmo, Zelle. The app records it all. Support & privacy Questions? Tap Settings → Help or email team@splitexpenses.com. The app never shares personal data without consent—review our full policy inside the app. Download Split today and never chase your friends for money again. —— Venmo is a trademark of PayPal, Inc. Split is not affiliated with or endorsed by Venmo or PayPal. © 2025 Yust Tech, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of Use (EULA): https://splitexpenses.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://splitexpenses.app/privacy Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Room at none against Split's 6. Room also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Split's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Split sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Room asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Room against 4.9 for Split. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Room's written reviews are positive against 96% of Split's.
| Parameter | Room | Split |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 96.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BrightSide Developer | Tyler Yust |
Customer experience
Room
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In-app purchases
Room
No in-app purchases
Split
- Split Pro – Weekly$0.997 Days
- Split Pro – Weekly Trial7 Days trial$1.297 Days
- Split Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
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- Split Pro – 3 Months Intro3 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Split Pro – Monthly Trial7 Days trial$3.491 Month
- Split Pro – Yearly Trial$23.991 Year





