# CutCut vs Minimal Expense

The clearest difference is device support: CutCut at 3 against Minimal Expense's 1. CutCut also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CutCut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Minimal Expense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CutCut | Minimal Expense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Size | 46 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHING LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867987462) | [POEN HSIEH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874525440) |

## What reviewers say

### CutCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutcut-split-and-settle/id6757631694)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CutCut Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CutCut Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Minimal Expense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-expense-travel-split/id6758698248)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CutCut free?

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

### Is Minimal Expense free?

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

### Do CutCut or Minimal Expense have ads?

Neither CutCut nor Minimal Expense shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CutCut or Minimal Expense?

CutCut ships an update every 3 days, and Minimal Expense every 3 days. Most recently, CutCut was updated on October 23, 2026 and Minimal Expense on October 24, 2026.

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