Comparison

BJVATRefund vs TabCutter

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

Head to head
About

BJVATRefund

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VAT Refund simplifies the quarterly VAT refund process for diplomatic personnel in China. FEATURES: - Import fapiao (ๅ‘็ฅจ) documents directly from your iPhone โ€” via Files, Photos, or document scanner - Automatic data extraction from Chinese invoices using QR code scanning and text recognition - Secure local storage โ€” all your invoice data stays on your device - Generate official ANNEX 3 Excel spreadsheet with all invoice details pre-filled - Generate ANNEX 4 PDF bundle with each fapiao properly formatted for submission - Track claimed and unclaimed invoices across quarters - Export and share files via AirDrop, email, or save to Files PERFECT FOR: Diplomats and embassy staff in China who need to process VAT refunds on purchases of 800 RMB or more. PRIVACY: All data is stored locally on your device. No information is collected or transmitted to any server.

About

TabCutter

Features
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TabCutter โ€“ The smartest way to split bills. Tired of arguing over who owes what? TabCutter uses your iPhone's camera to scan receipts, recognize items and prices automatically, and split them fairly among your group. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Scan your receipt with the camera 2. Review the recognized items (edit if needed) 3. Add the people involved 4. Assign items to each person โ€“ or split evenly 5. Add a tip if you'd like 6. Share the summary via WhatsApp, iMessage, or any app FEATURES: - Smart OCR โ€“ reads receipts in English and German - Automatic currency detection ($, โ‚ฌ, ยฃ, CHF) - Tip calculator with preset and custom percentages - Beautiful dark-mode interface - 100% on-device โ€“ your data never leaves your phone - No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking One purchase. Unlimited splits. "Available in English, German, and French"

Screenshots

BJVATRefund4 screens
TabCutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BJVATRefund at none against TabCutter's 1. BJVATRefund also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TabCutter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BJVATRefund asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BJVATRefund versus TabCutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJVATRefundTabCutter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSABINO FORNIES MARTINEZPatrick Fluri

In-app purchases

None

BJVATRefund

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TabCutter

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$2.99

Questions

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

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