Comparison

Expense Equalizer vs TripSplit

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

Head to head
About

Expense Equalizer

Easily divide event costs fairly among participants. This app features a unique treasury system to accept donations, offsetting costs for everyone. Track expenses, manage reimbursements, and settle up instantly with clear, real-time calculations.

Highlights
  • Treasury system for donations
  • Contributing members selection
  • Direct member-to-member tracking
  • Non-reimbursable expense marking
  • Real-time balance calculations
  • Editable expenses and members
  • Exportable settlement reports
Features
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THE SIMPLE WAY TO SHARE EVENT COSTS FAIRLY Planning a wedding? Family vacation? Conference booth? Group trip? The Equalizer makes splitting expenses simple, transparent, and fair - no spreadsheets, no confusion, no awkward money conversations. WHAT MAKES THE EQUALIZER DIFFERENT Most expense apps just split bills. The Equalizer goes further with a unique Treasury system that lets generous friends, family, or sponsors contribute extra to offset costs for everyone. It's perfect for events where some people want to help more than others. HOW IT WORKS 1. CREATE YOUR EVENT Set up your event and add participants in seconds. 2. CHOOSE WHO SHARES COSTS Mark which members are splitting costs equally (Contributing Members) and which just need reimbursement for expenses they covered. 3. TRACK EVERY EXPENSE Record who paid for what as expenses happen. Mark whether each expense should be reimbursed or not (like personal purchases or optional add-ons). 4. BUILD THE TREASURY Accept donations from anyone who wants to contribute extra. These donations offset costs for everyone sharing the load. Donors can be anonymous or publicly acknowledged - perfect for wedding gifts, generous relatives, or event sponsors. 5. SETTLE UP INSTANTLY View exactly who should contribute to the Treasury and who should be reimbursed from it. No math, no confusion, just fair splits. KEY FEATURES * Treasury System - Accept donations that reduce everyone's share * Contributing Members - Choose who splits costs equally * Direct Donations - Track money given directly between members * Non-Reimbursable Expenses - Mark personal or optional purchases * Real-Time Calculations - Always see current balances * Edit Anything - Fix mistakes by editing expenses or members * Export Settlements - Share results via text or email * Clean, Simple Design - No learning curve REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES Family Vacation: Three siblings split beach house costs equally. Parents contribute $500 to the Treasury as a gift. Each sibling's share drops from $400 to $233. Wedding: Couple tracks all expenses. Parents cover major costs (marked for reimbursement). Friends contribute Treasury donations as gifts. App calculates exactly how much to reimburse parents after applying gifts. Conference Booth: Five team members share booth costs. One generous member contributes extra $200 to Treasury. Everyone else's share reduces by $50 each. FREE VS PRO Free: Perfect for trying the app * Track one event locally on your device * All core features included * No credit card required Pro: For serious event planning * Unlimited events * Sync across all your devices * Share events with others using invite codes * Real-time updates for all participants * Cloud backup with Firebase PERFECT FOR - Weddings and receptions - Family vacations and reunions - Bachelor/bachelorette parties - Conference booths and trade shows - Group trips and adventures - Shared housing costs - Fundraising events - Any event where costs should be split fairly WHY USERS LOVE IT "Finally, an app that handles donations AND expense splitting. Perfect for our wedding!" - Sarah M. "The Treasury feature is genius. My parents could contribute without awkwardness." - Mike R. "So much clearer than spreadsheets. Everyone could see the math." - Jessica T. NO AWKWARD MONEY CONVERSATIONS The Equalizer shows everyone exactly how the math works. No more: * "Did you get my Venmo?" * "Wait, how much do I owe?" * "Can someone do the math?" * "I thought I already paid you?" Just clear, fair, transparent cost-sharing. DOWNLOAD FREE TODAY Try it free with your next event. Upgrade to Pro when you need unlimited events and real-time sharing. Questions? Contact us at bits@brownster.com Terms of Use: https://brownsterbits.github.io/TheEqualizer/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://brownsterbits.github.io/TheEqualizer/privacy.html The Equalizer - Making event cost-sharing simple and fair.

About

TripSplit

Features
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SplitTrip makes splitting expenses simple, fast, and stress-free. Create a trip, add your friends, and log expenses as they happen — from dinners and taxis to hotels and flights. No accounts, no limits, and it works even without internet. See at a glance who paid what and who owes whom. SplitTrip calculates the simplest way to settle up, so you can finish your trip without awkward math or endless back-and-forth. Everything stays on your device. When you're done, share your trip or summary with others via AirDrop or messaging — quick, simple, and private. Key Features Create trips with friends, family, or roommates Add expenses in seconds — fast and easy input Choose who paid and split between any participants Smart settlement shows the simplest way to pay back Clear summaries so everyone knows where they stand Share trips or results via AirDrop, iMessage, or Files Import shared trips and continue tracking on another device Works fully offline — no internet or sign-up required Supports multiple currencies Built for real-life moments — trips, dinners, and shared expenses — without the hassle.

Screenshots

Expense Equalizer4 screens
TripSplit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TripSplit at none against Expense Equalizer's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Expense Equalizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TripSplit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Expense Equalizer versus TripSplit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpense EqualizerTripSplit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChad BrownIgal Sidoy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Expense Equalizer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
None

TripSplit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Expense Equalizer free?
Expense Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TripSplit free?
TripSplit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Expense Equalizer or TripSplit have ads?
Neither Expense Equalizer nor TripSplit shows ads.

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