Balancer vs SplitMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Balancer
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Split bills with AI — point your camera at any receipt and Balancer assigns every item instantly. Free forever, no subscription, no ads. SCAN RECEIPTS WITH AI Point your camera at any receipt. Balancer reads it instantly and lets you assign items to each person — no manual entry needed. SMART DEBT MINIMIZATION The algorithm calculates the fewest possible transfers to settle all debts. No more complicated payment chains. COMPLETELY FREE. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Every feature, forever free. Nothing locked behind a paywall — unlike other expense apps. MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT Add expenses in any currency. Balancer converts everything to your group's currency automatically. BUILT FOR TRAVELERS & ROOMMATES Group trips, shared apartments, dinner with friends — create a group for any situation and invite people with one link. ALWAYS KNOW WHO OWES WHAT Clear balances for every member. See exactly who owes whom and how much, updated instantly after every expense. Download Balancer free and stop doing math in your head
SplitMate
Effortlessly divide shared expenses with friends and roommates. Scan receipts, assign items, and let the app handle all calculations for fair and easy settlement.
- Smart receipt scanning with AI item recognition
- Easy assignment of expenses to individuals
- Automatic calculation of each person's share
- Management of recurring expense groups
- Intuitive and beautiful user interface
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WHY SPLITMATE? No more awkward conversations about who owes what. No more complicated spreadsheets. No more mental math at the end of dinner. Just snap, assign, and settle up. Whether you're splitting a restaurant bill where everyone ordered different items, dividing up vacation expenses, or managing ongoing shared costs with roommates, SplitMate makes it simple and fair. KEY FEATURES Smart Receipt Scanning Simply snap a photo of any receipt and let our AI instantly recognize all items, prices, and totals. No more manual entry or math mistakes. Easy Expense Assignment Assign items to different people with a few taps. Perfect for group dinners, shared groceries, or trip expenses where everyone ordered different things. Automatic Calculations Let SplitMate handle the math. We automatically calculate each person's share including tax and tip, so everyone pays exactly what they owe. Manage Your Group Keep track of recurring expense groups like roommates, regular dining buddies, or travel companions. Save time by reusing your mate lists. Beautiful & Intuitive Clean, modern interface that makes bill splitting actually enjoyable. Works seamlessly in both light and dark mode. PERFECT FOR • Group dinners and restaurant bills • Shared groceries and household expenses • Road trips and vacations • Roommate utilities and rent • Office lunches and team outings • Any time you need to split a bill fairly Download SplitMate today and never argue about money with friends again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SplitMate at fortnightly against Balancer's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Balancer ships an update every 2 months, SplitMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balancer | SplitMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yahor Bukhta | MEHRSHAD FARAHBAKHSH |
In-app purchases
Balancer
No in-app purchases
SplitMate
No in-app purchases









