Comparison

WhoseUp vs BuddyLunch

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

Head to head
About

WhoseUp

Effortlessly track who's next to pay for group expenses like coffee, lunches, or dinners. Create custom circles for different groups, log payments, and let the app automatically manage fair turn rotations. View payment history and confirm transactions for accountability.

Highlights
  • Fair turn tracking
  • Unlimited group circles
  • Payment statistics and history
  • Payment confirmation
  • Customizable group banners
  • Data export to CSV
  • Dark mode support
Features
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WHO PAID LAST? WhoseUp remembers so you don’t have to. Track who paid last and instantly see whose turn is next — perfect for couples, roommates, friends, coworkers, and recurring coffee or lunch groups. No debt calculations. No spreadsheets. No complicated expense ledger. Just a simple answer to one question: Who’s up next? KEY FEATURES • See Who’s Next Know instantly whose turn it is to pay. • Remember Who Paid Last Keep a clear history of previous turns. • One-Tap Logging Tap “I Paid” and WhoseUp automatically moves the turn forward. • Multiple Groups Create separate groups for Date Night, Coffee Runs, Groceries, Lunch, Roommates, and more. • Share the Next Turn Create a clean share card showing who paid last and who’s next, then send it through Messages, WhatsApp, social apps, and more. • Group Invites Invite friends to join your group quickly. • Turn History Review past payments and see how evenly your group has been taking turns. • iCloud Sync Keep your groups available across your Apple devices. • Home Screen Widget Check whose turn is next without opening the app. • Privacy First Your group data stays private and is stored locally or through your own iCloud account. PERFECT FOR • Couples taking turns on dates • Roommates sharing everyday purchases • Friends rotating dinner or drinks • Coworkers taking turns buying coffee • Anyone tired of hearing “I paid last time!” WhoseUp is not a debt calculator. It does not tell you who owes whom. It simply remembers the turn.

About

BuddyLunch

Features
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BuddyLunch takes the hassle out of coordinating lunch with friends. No more group text chaos figuring out who's paying, where to go, or who's actually coming. Just create a group, invite your friends, and let BuddyLunch handle the rest. Fair Payment Rotation Never argue about whose turn it is again. BuddyLunch automatically tracks and rotates who pays next. Someone couldn't make it? Skip their turn with one tap. Prefer to split the bill? Switch to Dutch mode and let the app calculate each person's share. Smart Restaurant Suggestions Tired of eating at the same spot? BuddyLunch suggests restaurants based on your group's ratings, past visits, and cuisine variety -- so you're always trying something new your group will love. RSVP & Scheduling Create lunch events with a restaurant, date, and time. Everyone in the group can accept or decline so you know exactly who's coming before you head out. Settle Up Instantly When the bill comes, BuddyLunch calculates who owes what and lets you request payment through Venmo or PayPal with a single tap. No awkward IOUs. Group Chat Coordinate details, share ideas, or just talk about where to eat -- all within the app. No need to juggle a separate group text. Friendly Nudges Life gets busy. If your group hasn't gotten together in a while, BuddyLunch sends a gentle reminder so you stay connected with the people who matter. BuddyLunch is built for any group that eats together regularly -- coworkers, college friends, neighbors, book clubs, you name it. Download it, start a group, and get back to lunch.

Screenshots

WhoseUp4 screens
BuddyLunch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuddyLunch at none against WhoseUp's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. WhoseUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BuddyLunch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhoseUp ships an update fortnightly, BuddyLunch weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WhoseUp versus BuddyLunch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhoseUpBuddyLunch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmy ParkDES Productions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WhoseUp

One-time1
  • Who's Paying Pro$2.99
None

BuddyLunch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhoseUp free?
WhoseUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuddyLunch free?
BuddyLunch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WhoseUp or BuddyLunch have ads?
Neither WhoseUp nor BuddyLunch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WhoseUp or BuddyLunch?
WhoseUp ships an update fortnightly, and BuddyLunch weekly. Most recently, WhoseUp was updated on September 25, 2026 and BuddyLunch on October 9, 2026.

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