BillSplit vs The Tab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BillSplit
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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/
The Tab
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. BillSplit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | BillSplit | The Tab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oguz YILDIZ | Rafik Manla Hassan |
In-app purchases
BillSplit
- 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
The Tab
No in-app purchases









