Comparison

Split With SquareUp vs SplitPlease

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

Head to head
About

Split With SquareUp

Effortlessly split bills by scanning receipts. Automatically itemize costs, assign them to individuals, and send personalized payment requests with one-tap links. Track shared expenses, manage recurring bills, and gain spending insights.

Highlights
  • Receipt scanning for automatic itemization
  • Manual item assignment to individuals
  • Proportional tax and tip division
  • One-tap payment links (Venmo, PayPal, Cash App)
  • Running balances and group management
  • Recurring bill tracking
  • Spending insights and export options
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SquareUp is the fastest way to split a bill the way it was actually ordered — not by dividing by four and hoping nobody notices. Point your camera at the receipt. SquareUp pulls every line item, tax, and tip. Tap who had what. Text everyone their own itemized total with a one-tap link to pay you back. No more screenshots, no more "I owe you around $20?", no more chasing people the week after. SquareUp is great for: -Dinners out with friends who all ordered different things -Roommates splitting groceries, utilities, and rent -Group trips where someone's been fronting everything -Couples who keep a running tab on shared costs -Coworkers on a regular lunch rotation Here's how it works: Scan a receipt and every item, tax, and tip gets parsed automatically -Tap items to assign them to people; shared stuff splits evenly across whoever had it -Tax and tip divide proportionally, so nobody overpays for the friend who got the lobster -Send everyone their share over iMessage with a Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App link pre-filled The people paying you back don't need to download anything. Their link opens in a browser with their personalized itemized total and payment buttons — tap, pay, done. Every feature you'd expect, and the ones you wouldn't: -Works on faded thermal receipts, handwritten tabs, and screenshots of delivery orders -Groups with running balances across every bill, simplified down to the fewest possible payments when you settle up -Friends list so you're not retyping names for the same dinner crew every week -Balance on the home tab — what you're owed, what you owe, across everything -Recurring bills for rent and subscriptions so they post themselves -Credit card rewards tracking so you know what card to put the group dinner on -Spending insights by person, group, and month -Export any bill or group to CSV or PDF for taxes -Home screen widgets for your balance at a glance -Guest mode — works without an account -Dark mode throughout SquareUp is free to start. Every premium feature is unlocked for your first two weeks, no payment info required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SplitPlease

Features
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SplitPlease makes it easy to split bills, track shared expenses, and manage balances with friends, roommates, couples, and travel groups. No more awkward “Who owes what?” moments. Whether you’re splitting dinner, rent, groceries, event tickets, or trip costs, SplitPlease keeps everything clear in one place. Add expenses, track balances, and see who owes whom without messy spreadsheets or confusing group chats. Why SplitPlease? Because splitting expenses should feel simple. Just add a bill, choose how to split it, and let the app handle the math. You can quickly check what you owe, what you’re owed, and stay on top of every shared expense. Key Features Easy expense tracking Add shared expenses in seconds and split them equally, by percentage, or by exact amounts. Groups and one-to-one splits Create groups for trips, roommates, couples, events, or family. You can also track individual expenses with one friend. Clear balances See who owes what, who needs to pay, and what you’re owed at a glance. Spending insights Use simple charts and analytics to understand where your group spending is going. Contact sync and QR add Add friends quickly using your contacts or scan a personal QR code to connect instantly. Push notifications Get notified when new expenses are added, payments are settled, or comments are posted. Fast sign in Get started quickly with Apple, Google, or Facebook login options. Calendar view Track when expenses were added and stay organized with a simple calendar view. Perfect for Roommates Split rent, groceries, utilities, and household bills. Trips and travel Track vacation costs, group outings, road trips, and weekend getaways. Couples Manage shared spending and everyday expenses together. Friends Split restaurant bills, movies, parties, and event tickets. Keep shared expenses simple, organized, and stress-free with SplitPlease. Subscriptions Monthly – $4.99 per month Unlock full app access with an ad-free experience. Auto-renews monthly. Yearly – $49.99 per year Unlock full app access with an ad-free experience. Auto-renews yearly. Payment & Renewal Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 Terms of Use: https://www.identiqinfotech.com/terms_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://www.identiqinfotech.com/privacy_policy.html Thank you for choosing SplitPlease. If you have feedback, contact us at developer@identiqinfotech.com Download SplitPlease today and split bills the easy way.

Screenshots

Split With SquareUp3 screens
SplitPlease4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Split With SquareUp at none against SplitPlease's shown. SplitPlease's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Split With SquareUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SplitPlease sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split With SquareUp ships an update every 9 days, SplitPlease every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Split With SquareUp versus SplitPlease: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit With SquareUpSplitPlease
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpencer LernerIdentiq Infotech

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Split With SquareUp

Subscriptions1
  • SquareUp Premium1 Month trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • SquareUp Premium Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

SplitPlease

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Split With SquareUp free?
Split With SquareUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitPlease free?
SplitPlease is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split With SquareUp or SplitPlease have ads?
SplitPlease shows ads; Split With SquareUp does not.
Which is updated more often, Split With SquareUp or SplitPlease?
Split With SquareUp ships an update every 9 days, and SplitPlease every 3 days. Most recently, Split With SquareUp was updated on September 22, 2026 and SplitPlease on September 14, 2026.

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