Comparison

FairShare vs TripSplit

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

Head to head
About

FairShare

Features
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FairShare makes splitting group expenses simple, transparent, and stress-free. Whether you're on a trip with friends, sharing a rental, or splitting dinner tabs, FairShare keeps everyone on the same page with real-time expense tracking and a settlement flow designed to prevent the #1 problem with group payments: people paying before all expenses are in. How it works: 1. Create a group and invite friends with a single tap 2. Add expenses as they happen, split equally or choose specific people 3. When the trip is over, everyone confirms expenses are complete 4. See exactly who owes who, then pay directly via Venmo or Zelle Why FairShare: - Settlement gate: No one can see payment amounts until everyone confirms all expenses are added. No more incorrect payments. - Expected members: Set how many people you're expecting. The app makes sure everyone has joined before you settle up. - Participation windows: Joined the trip late or left early? Only get charged for the days you were there. - Simplified settlements: Our algorithm minimizes the number of payments needed. 5 people, 3 payments instead of 10. - Full transparency: See every expense breakdown and how each amount was calculated. - One-tap sharing: Invite friends via text, AirDrop, or any app on your phone. FairShare never touches your money. When it's time to pay, we open Venmo or Zelle directly with the right amount pre-filled. You stay in control. Built for friend groups who travel together and want to get the money part right.

About

TripSplit

Features
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SplitTrip makes splitting expenses simple, fast, and stress-free. Create a trip, add your friends, and log expenses as they happen β€” from dinners and taxis to hotels and flights. No accounts, no limits, and it works even without internet. See at a glance who paid what and who owes whom. SplitTrip calculates the simplest way to settle up, so you can finish your trip without awkward math or endless back-and-forth. Everything stays on your device. When you're done, share your trip or summary with others via AirDrop or messaging β€” quick, simple, and private. Key Features Create trips with friends, family, or roommates Add expenses in seconds β€” fast and easy input Choose who paid and split between any participants Smart settlement shows the simplest way to pay back Clear summaries so everyone knows where they stand Share trips or results via AirDrop, iMessage, or Files Import shared trips and continue tracking on another device Works fully offline β€” no internet or sign-up required Supports multiple currencies Built for real-life moments β€” trips, dinners, and shared expenses β€” without the hassle.

Screenshots

FairShare4 screens
TripSplit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FairShare at 15.1 against TripSplit's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FairShare versus TripSplit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairShareTripSplit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BrownerIgal Sidoy

In-app purchases

None

FairShare

No in-app purchases

None

TripSplit

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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