Comparison

BillSplit vs The Tab

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

Head to head
About

BillSplit

Features
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BillSplit simplifies group dining by letting you fairly split the bill in seconds. Whether you're out with friends or dining with coworkers, just snap a photo of the receipt and let the app do the rest. Using smart AI technology, BillSplit detects all items on the bill, including names, prices, and quantities. You can assign items to individuals, and the app instantly calculates how much each person owes. Each AI scan costs 1 credit. New users start with 3 free credits to try out the core functionality. You can purchase more credits through in-app purchases whenever needed. Features: AI Receipt Scanning: Take a photo of your restaurant bill and let the app automatically extract all items, prices, and quantities. Item Assignment: Assign specific items to each person. Works even if items are shared or ordered in different quantities. Flexible Splitting Methods: Supports individual assignment, equal split, percentage-based, ratio-based, and custom amount splitting. Real-Time Calculation: Instantly see how much each person owes. Manual Entry Option: You can also manually enter a bill if you prefer not to use the camera. Offline Use: Manual bill entry and assignment work offline. Multi-language: Available in 12 languages including Turkish, English, German, Japanese & more. Dark Mode: Fully supported for better visibility and comfort. BillSplit is designed to make splitting expenses as effortless and fair as possible. Whether you're splitting lunch with friends or tracking shared costs, it's as easy as scan, assign, and pay. By using this app, you agree to our End-User License Agreement (EULA), which outlines your rights and responsibilities as a user. Privacy Policy: https://oguzyildiz.com/apps/billsplit/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://oguzyildiz.com/apps/billsplit/terms-use/

About

The Tab

Features
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The Tab keeps track of who owes what โ€” and looks good doing it. Every balance prints like a receipt: your friends, your groups, one running tab. SCAN THE RECEIPT Point your camera at any bill. The Tab reads the items, you tap who had what, and tax and tip split fairly based on what each person actually ordered. The original receipt photo stays with the entry. GROUPS WITHOUT THE MATH Trips, housemates, team dinners. One toggle shows the fewest payments that settle everyone up. SETTLE FOR REAL Settle-up requests need both sides to confirm, so balances never lie. Save your e-Transfer details and friends who owe you can copy them in one tap. NO NOISE No ads, no tracking, no feed. Delete your account any time, and everything goes with it.

Screenshots

BillSplit3 screens
The Tab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Tab at none against BillSplit's 5. The Tab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BillSplit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BillSplit ships an update every 3 days, The Tab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BillSplit versus The Tab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBillSplitThe Tab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz YILDIZRafik Manla Hassan

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BillSplit

One-time5
  • 5 Credits Pack$1.99
  • 100 Credits Pack$2.99
  • 20 Scan Credits$4.99
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  • 500 Credits Pack$9.99
  • 1000 Credits Pack$24.99
None

The Tab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BillSplit free?
BillSplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Tab free?
The Tab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BillSplit or The Tab have ads?
Neither BillSplit nor The Tab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BillSplit or The Tab?
BillSplit ships an update every 3 days, and The Tab every 2 days. Most recently, BillSplit was updated on October 5, 2026 and The Tab on September 28, 2026.

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