SumBuddy vs ChopChop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SumBuddy
Easily divide expenses for group outings or shared living without complex calculations. Input bill details, and the app automatically calculates tax, tip, and individual shares. Send clear summaries to everyone involved.
- Bill splitting
- Tax calculation
- Tip calculation
- Individual share calculation
- Itemized splitting
- Summary generation
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No spreadsheets. No sign-ins. No calculators flying around the table. Just open the app, enter what’s on the bill, and let us handle the rest: tax, tip, and who owes what. Perfect for dinners out, weekend trips, or everyday life with roommates. Split evenly, by item, or however fits best. Then send everyone a clean, simple summary that actually makes sense. Easy, clear, and honestly a relief.
ChopChop
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ChopChop makes splitting bills simple and fair. Whether you're on a trip, sharing rent, or just grabbing dinner — ChopChop handles the math so you don't have to. Split Any Way You Want Equal split, custom amounts, or lock specific shares and auto-distribute the rest. Multi-currency support with automatic conversion. Groups & One-Time Splits Create groups for trips, roommates, or events. Or split a single bill instantly without creating a group — even without an account. Smart Debt Settlement ChopChop works out the shortest set of payments that clears the group, so nobody pays twice or transfers more than they need to. Settling Up That Sticks A settle-up stays open until the money actually moves. Confirm each payment as it lands, close the app and pick up where you left off, and reopen a payment code any time from Activity. QR Payment Codes Generate ready-to-scan QR codes for instant bank transfers. No more copying IBANs. Add a Payment Without Opening the App After an Apple Pay purchase, ChopChop can offer to file it as a transaction — pick the group up front and one tap is enough. Optional, off by default, and set up in a few taps from Settings. Receipt Scanner Snap a photo of your receipt and let AI extract the items and amounts automatically. Guest Mode Try ChopChop without creating an account. Split bills, track history, and see balances — no sign-up required. Real-Time Updates Everyone in the group sees changes instantly. No refreshing, no waiting. More Features • Virtual members for people without the app • Home screen widgets • Profile with stats and IBAN management • Dark mode and larger text supported throughout • Available in English and Czech
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChopChop at every 3 weeks against SumBuddy's every 4 months. SumBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SumBuddy ships an update every 4 months, ChopChop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SumBuddy | ChopChop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yin Yin Huang | Adam Koutny |
In-app purchases
SumBuddy
No in-app purchases
ChopChop
No in-app purchases
