# Split vs Boring Expenses

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boring Expenses at none against Split's 6. Boring Expenses also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Split's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Boring Expenses asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Split against 5.0 for Boring Expenses. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Split ships an update every 9 days, Boring Expenses monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split | Boring Expenses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-bill-splitter/id6746829861/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boring-expenses-spend-tracker/id6747011783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Yust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668545495) | [Dmitry Kulizhnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819381840) |

## What reviewers say

### Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-bill-splitter/id6746829861)

Effortlessly manage group expenses with this bill splitting app. Scan receipts with AI to itemize costs, assign them to individuals, and track real-time balances. Supports multiple currencies and offers fast settlement options for easy IOU tracking.

**Highlights:** Instant receipt scanner with AI item recognition, Smart item assignment to friends or even splits, Real-time balances for group members, Multi-currency support for travel, Fast IOU tracking and settlement, No ads or data selling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Split Pro – Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Split Pro – Weekly Trial | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Split Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Split Pro – 3 Months Intro | $2.99 | per month |
| Split Pro – Monthly Trial | $3.49 | per month |
| Split Pro – Yearly Trial | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Smooth user interface
- 👍 Great receipt scanner
- 👍 Efficient app
- 👍 Very convenient


### Boring Expenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boring-expenses-spend-tracker/id6747011783)

This app provides a simple, private way to track your spending without complex features or sign-ups. It focuses solely on expenses, offering quick entry and clear visual reports. Your data is securely stored in your iCloud and remains invisible to the developer.

**Highlights:** One-tap expense entry, Interactive spending charts, Customizable categories with icons, Quick filters by date and category, CSV data export, Offline functionality, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split free?

Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boring Expenses free?

Boring Expenses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Split or Boring Expenses?

Boring Expenses is rated higher. Split averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Boring Expenses averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Split or Boring Expenses have ads?

Neither Split nor Boring Expenses shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Split or Boring Expenses?

Split ships an update every 9 days, and Boring Expenses monthly. Most recently, Split was updated on October 5, 2026 and Boring Expenses on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*