Comparison

BillHive vs Expense Aware

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Expense Aware

Features
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Expense Aware — Shared Household Bill Tracker Stay on top of every bill, payment, and due date — together. Expense Aware is the simple, shared expense tracker designed for households. Whether you live with a partner, housemates, or family, Expense Aware gives everyone in your home a clear picture of what's coming up, what's been paid, and what still needs attention — all in one place. TRACK EVERY BILL, NEVER MISS A DUE DATE Add all your household expenses — rent, utilities, subscriptions, insurance, and more. Set the due date and frequency, and Expense Aware automatically keeps your upcoming bills front and centre. A configurable look-ahead window lets you see what's due in the next week, month, or even the next year. BUILT FOR HOUSEHOLDS, NOT JUST INDIVIDUALS Create a household and invite everyone who lives with you using a simple invite code. Every member sees the same shared view of expenses, so there's no more confusion about who's paid what, or chasing each other for updates. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT TRACKING Mark bills as paid in full, or record partial payments as you go. Expense Aware tracks how much has been paid against each bill and automatically marks it complete when the total is reached. Support for manual payments, direct debits, and credit cards means every payment type is covered. RECURRING EXPENSES MADE EASY Set any expense to repeat weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. Expense Aware automatically rolls recurring bills forward so your upcoming list always reflects what's actually due — no manual updates needed. REMINDERS THAT KEEP YOU ON TRACK Enable push notifications and get reminded before bills are due. Never be caught off guard by an expense you forgot about. SECURE AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data is protected by Firebase Authentication, with support for Face ID and fingerprint login for fast, secure access. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You're always in control — delete your account and all associated data at any time, directly from the app. CUSTOMISE TO SUIT YOUR HOUSEHOLD Choose your preferred currency (USD, GBP, EUR), set how far ahead you want to see upcoming expenses, and tailor the app to the way your household manages money. KEY FEATURES • Shared household expense tracking with real-time sync • Recurring bill scheduling (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, annually) • Partial payment recording and full payment tracking • Configurable look-ahead period (7 days to 1 year) • Household invite system — share access with a simple code • Push notification reminders for upcoming bills • Face ID and fingerprint login • Multi-currency support (USD, GBP, EUR) • Full account and data deletion, anytime • Clean, intuitive design built for everyday use Expense Aware is perfect for couples managing shared finances, housemates splitting household costs, or any group that wants a simple, transparent way to stay on top of the bills. Download Expense Aware today and take the stress out of shared household expenses. Privacy Policy: https://martymarran.github.io/MarranApps/privacy/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BillHive4 screens
Expense Aware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BillHive at every 3 days against Expense Aware's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. BillHive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Expense Aware sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BillHive ships an update every 3 days, Expense Aware every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BillHive versus Expense Aware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBillHiveExpense Aware
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB46 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMATTHEW ROBERT PORTELOSMartin Marran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BillHive

One-time1
  • BillHive Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Expense Aware

Subscriptions1
  • Expense Aware Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is BillHive free?
BillHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expense Aware free?
Expense Aware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BillHive or Expense Aware have ads?
Neither BillHive nor Expense Aware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BillHive or Expense Aware?
BillHive ships an update every 3 days, and Expense Aware every 10 days. Most recently, BillHive was updated on October 16, 2026 and Expense Aware on October 25, 2026.

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