# Split vs Penny

The clearest difference is update cadence: Split at every 9 days against Penny's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Penny sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Split ships an update every 9 days, Penny monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split | Penny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-bill-splitter/id6746829861/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **34** | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Yust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668545495) | [Gregorio Aquino](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783546567) |

## 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


### Penny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-subscription-tracker/id6783546565)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penny Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split free?

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

### Is Penny free?

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

### Do Split or Penny have ads?

Neither Split nor Penny shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Split or Penny?

Split ships an update every 9 days, and Penny monthly. Most recently, Split was updated on September 27, 2026 and Penny on September 18, 2026.

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