TIP. vs PreTip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TIP.
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TIP. is a simple tip calculator designed for the moment the bill arrives. Enter the subtotal, choose how much you want to tip, and write the numbers on the receipt. Tipping in US restaurants often means doing quick math under time pressure. TIP. removes that friction by focusing on exactly what you need and nothing more. The app is intentionally minimal and easy to use, so you can pay and move on without distractions. Features: • Enter the bill subtotal • Choose common tip percentages or enter a custom tip • Instantly see the tip amount and bill total • Optional rounding to full dollar amounts • Works offline • No ads, no tracking, no accounts TIP. does one thing and does it well. Make tipping easy.
PreTip
Effortlessly calculate tips by scanning receipts. This app automatically detects subtotals, taxes, and totals to ensure accurate tipping based on the pre-tax amount, preventing over-tipping and double tipping.
- Scan receipts to auto-detect amounts
- Calculate tips on pre-tax total
- Detect included gratuity
- Support service fees and surcharges
- Fast and easy-to-use interface
- Lock Screen widget
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PreTip makes tipping simple, fast, and accurate. Just scan your receipt and instantly get the right tip — calculated based on the pre-tax amount. No more over-tipping on tax. No more second-guessing. PreTip is designed for real-world receipts, where things aren’t always clear. Key Features: • Scan receipts and auto-detect subtotal, tax, and total • Calculate tips based on pre-tax amount • Detect when gratuity is already included to help avoid double tipping • Support service fees and surcharges in your calculation • Fast, minimal, and easy-to-use interface • Lock Screen widget for instant access Whether you're dining out or splitting a bill, PreTip helps you tip with confidence and clarity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PreTip at every 2 days against TIP.'s every 11 days. PreTip also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). 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.
TIP. ships an update every 11 days, PreTip every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TIP. | PreTip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marvin Birnbach | Shu Wang |
In-app purchases
TIP.
No in-app purchases
PreTip
No in-app purchases









