Comparison

Self vs Sole Trader Australia

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

Head to head
About

Self

Features
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Invoice Split makes managing your business finances simple and stress-free. Whether you're a sole trader or freelancer, it's easy to lose track of what’s yoursβ€”and what needs to be set aside for tax, materials, or super. That’s where we come in. With just a few taps, InvoiceSplit helps you break down your invoices into clear, smart allocationsβ€”so you know exactly what you can spend and what you should save. Key Features: Quickly split your invoice into tax, income, super, expenses & more Custom deductions like materials or one-off costs Choose between pre-tax or post-tax calculations Beautiful, easy-to-use interface made for speed and clarity Designed for Australian businessesβ€”but flexible for anyone! Why it matters: No more guessing. No more nasty surprises at tax time. Disclaimer: This app does not provide financial advice. The suggested allocations are general in nature and may not suit your specific circumstances. For personalised guidance, please consult your accountant or tax professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sole Trader Australia

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Sole Trader Australia is the all-in-one app for running your business β€” look up any ABN, register your ABN, GST or business name, and manage it all from your phone. Built for Australian sole traders. FREE ABN LOOKUP β€” NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Instantly find any ABN's full details straight from the ATO: entity name, ABN status, GST registration, entity type and location. Lost or forgotten your own ABN? Find it in seconds. EVERYTHING FOR YOUR BUSINESS β€’ Register a new ABN β€’ Register for GST β€’ Register a business name β€’ Update your ABN details β€’ Cancel an ABN you no longer need YOUR ACCOUNT, ALL IN ONE PLACE β€’ Sign up with email, or continue with Apple or Google β€’ Manage your personal and business profile β€’ See your services and keep track of your orders and documents β€’ Secure, and connected to the ATO Whether you're just getting started or already running an established business, Sole Trader Australia keeps your ABN, GST, business name, profile and services together β€” so you can focus on the work, not the paperwork.

Screenshots

Self3 screens
Sole Trader Australia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sole Trader Australia at none against Self's 3. Sole Trader Australia also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Self's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Self sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Sole Trader Australia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update every 3 months, Sole Trader Australia daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Self versus Sole Trader Australia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfSole Trader Australia
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVike Digital Pty LtdAGILE REGISTRATIONS PTY LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Self

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Annual Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
None

Sole Trader Australia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sole Trader Australia free?
Sole Trader Australia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Self or Sole Trader Australia have ads?
Neither Self nor Sole Trader Australia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self or Sole Trader Australia?
Self ships an update every 3 months, and Sole Trader Australia daily. Most recently, Self was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sole Trader Australia on November 9, 2026.

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