Comparison

Split Expenses vs GrossUp

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

Head to head
About

Split Expenses

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Split expenses with friends, roommates and family — no signup required. No account, no third-party servers: your sheets sync through your own iCloud and your data stays yours. Apple confirms it: "Data Not Collected". Create a sheet, add people and log expenses. The app works out the balances automatically and tells you exactly who owes whom. PERFECT FOR • Group trips and vacations • Roommates and household bills • Dinners, nights out and shared gifts • Families who want to know what a trip really cost FEATURES • Shared sheets via iCloud — invite anyone with a link • Live balances, updated with every expense • Settle-up suggestions: who pays whom, and how much • Categories: groceries, transport, restaurants and more • Statistics: total, average per person, spending by category • Multi-currency with custom exchange rates • Export a PDF summary to share • Settle up and start fresh without losing your history • Home Screen widget to see your balance at a glance Simple, private, no ads.

About

GrossUp

This app helps you calculate gross income needed to achieve a net amount after taxes and fees, or determine your net earnings from a gross figure. It's ideal for freelancers and contractors needing precise financial planning.

Highlights
  • Dual-mode calculator (gross and net)
  • Add unlimited custom fees
  • Presets for common deductions
  • Real-time calculations
  • Light and Dark mode support
  • No account required
Features
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GrossUp instantly calculates the gross amount you need to earn to end up with a specific net amount after taxes and fees—or shows you what you'll actually keep from a gross amount. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, and anyone who needs to account for deductions before quoting prices or budgeting. KEY FEATURES: • Dual-mode calculator: Gross mode (find what you need to earn) and Net mode (find what you'll keep) • Add unlimited custom fees with optional names • Quick-add presets for common deductions like tithe, local tax, federal tax, and platform fees • Real-time calculations—results update instantly as you type • Beautiful glassmorphic design that adapts to Light and Dark mode • Swipe between modes or tap the bottom toggle No account required. No ads. Just fast, accurate calculations.

Screenshots

Split Expenses4 screens
GrossUp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Split Expenses at 16.6 against GrossUp's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Expenses ships an update every 4 days, GrossUp every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Split Expenses versus GrossUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ExpensesGrossUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco LaganaJared Hilton

In-app purchases

None

Split Expenses

No in-app purchases

None

GrossUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Split Expenses free?
Split Expenses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrossUp free?
GrossUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Split Expenses or GrossUp have ads?
Neither Split Expenses nor GrossUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Split Expenses or GrossUp?
Split Expenses ships an update every 4 days, and GrossUp every 2 days. Most recently, Split Expenses was updated on October 24, 2026 and GrossUp on October 28, 2026.

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