# Chai Split vs SubscriptionCat

Chai Split and SubscriptionCat both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Chai Split's written reviews are positive against 0% of SubscriptionCat's. Chai Split also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). SubscriptionCat's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chai Split sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and SubscriptionCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chai Split against 5.0 for SubscriptionCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Chai Split's written reviews are positive against 0% of SubscriptionCat's.

Chai Split ships an update fortnightly, SubscriptionCat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chai Split | SubscriptionCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chai-split/id6759225214/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptioncat-sub-tracker/id6760429188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yonathan Zetune](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447059513) | [Raj Tripathi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884416652) |

## What reviewers say

### Chai Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chai-split/id6759225214)

Effortlessly divide expenses with friends using advanced AI. Snap a photo of your receipt, and the app will itemize everything, allowing you to easily assign costs or split them equally. Settle up instantly with integrated payment options.

**Highlights:** AI receipt itemization, Easy item assignment, Equal splitting option, Instant settlement requests, Venmo integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


### SubscriptionCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptioncat-sub-tracker/id6760429188)

This app helps you track all your recurring expenses, from streaming services to software memberships. Get timely reminders before renewals and easily identify subscriptions you no longer need. Manage your spending and avoid surprise charges with this private, on-device solution.

**Highlights:** Track all subscriptions in one place, Receive renewal reminders, Identify and cancel unused services, View total monthly spending, Private, on-device data storage, Direct cancellation links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubscriptionCat Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chai Split free?

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

### Is SubscriptionCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chai Split or SubscriptionCat?

Chai Split and SubscriptionCat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Chai Split or SubscriptionCat have ads?

Neither Chai Split nor SubscriptionCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chai Split or SubscriptionCat?

Chai Split ships an update fortnightly, and SubscriptionCat every 3 days. Most recently, Chai Split was updated on November 5, 2026 and SubscriptionCat on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*