Comparison

BillHive vs SplitPal

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

Head to head
About

BillHive

Features
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BillHive handles three kinds of splitting in one app: household bills, restaurant checks, and group trips. Long-press the Mode tab to switch between them. BILLS MODE Track recurring household bills month after month. Split by percentage or fixed dollar amounts, set "covered by" relationships, and auto-carry amounts that don't change. A monthly checklist tracks what's been emailed, paid, and collected. CHECKS MODE Split a restaurant check in seconds. Scan the receipt with on-device OCR to auto-populate line items, tax, and tip. Assign items to friends, calculate proportional shares, then send a no-account share link so friends can claim their own items from any device. TRIPS MODE Create a trip, add members, and log expenses as you go. Attach receipt photos, split costs between any subset of members, and handle multi-payer scenarios. When the trip ends, the debt simplification algorithm minimizes the number of transfers needed. Export a PDF or CSV summary. COLLECT WHAT YOU'RE OWED All three modes generate Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App deep-links with the exact amount pre-filled. Send a personalized HTML email summary with one tap, or share a link that lets friends claim items with no account required. KEY FEATURES - Three modes: Bills, Checks, and Trips - On-device receipt OCR (no cloud upload) - No-account share links for checks and trips - Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App payment deep-links - Debt simplification for trips - Multi-payer and multi-currency expense support - Month-over-month trend charts - iCloud sync across devices - Dark theme with amber accent - One-time purchase: no subscription, no ads, no tracking Your data stays on your device and syncs via iCloud. Nothing is sent to any third-party server.

About

SplitPal

Features
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SplitPal makes it simple to track shared expenses, split bills, and settle balances with friends and groups. Whether you are sharing a meal, planning a trip, managing household spending, or keeping track of everyday costs, SplitPal helps everyone stay clear on who paid and what is still owed. Key features: - Add personal and group expenses - Split bills with friends and group members - Track balances and record settlements - Organize expenses by category - Review your activity history and spending insights - Scan receipts to make expense entry easier - Use multiple currencies for different expenses and groups - Invite friends and manage shared groups SplitPal is designed to keep shared spending clear, organized, and easy to settle. SplitPal Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks receipt scanning, multi-currency with live FX, itemized & custom splits, spending insights, and group pools. - 7-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $29.99/year. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://adventurous-calculator-e62.notion.site/SplitPal-Privacy-Policy-371bddf59ffa81a09b9fc48ac3b793ac

Screenshots

BillHive4 screens
SplitPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

BillHive and SplitPal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. BillHive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SplitPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BillHive ships an update every 4 days, SplitPal every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BillHive versus SplitPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBillHiveSplitPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATTHEW ROBERT PORTELOSyeow seng ooi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BillHive

One-time1
  • BillHive Pro$4.99
2 purchases

SplitPal

Subscriptions2
  • SplitPal Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SplitPal Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BillHive free?
BillHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitPal free?
SplitPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BillHive or SplitPal have ads?
Neither BillHive nor SplitPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BillHive or SplitPal?
BillHive ships an update every 4 days, and SplitPal every 8 days. Most recently, BillHive was updated on October 31, 2026 and SplitPal on October 31, 2026.

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