Comparison

SelfHive vs SplitPlease

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

Head to head
About

SelfHive

Features
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SelfHive is the iOS companion for your self-hosted BillHive server. It handles three kinds of splitting: household bills, restaurant checks, and group trips. All data syncs to your own server. Requires a running BillHive server (one Docker container). Deploy with: docker run -d -p 8080:8080 -v billhive-data:/data ghcr.io/martyportatoes/billflow:latest 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. The monthly checklist syncs between web and iOS. CHECKS MODE Split a restaurant check in seconds. Scan the receipt with on-device OCR to auto-populate line items, tax, and tip. Generate a no-account share link hosted on your server. Friends open it in any browser and claim their items. TRIPS MODE Create a trip, add members, and log multi-payer expenses with receipt photos. When the trip ends, debt simplification minimizes transfers. Export PDF or CSV summaries. COLLECT WHAT YOU'RE OWED Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App deep-links with the exact amount pre-filled across all three modes. Send rich HTML emails via your server's mail relay (Mailgun, SendGrid, Resend, or SMTP). KEY FEATURES - Three modes: Bills, Checks, and Trips - Syncs with your BillHive web app in real time - On-device receipt OCR (nothing uploaded to the cloud) - No-account share links hosted on your server - Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App payment deep-links - Rich HTML email summaries via server relay - Debt simplification for trips - Multi-payer and multi-currency expense support - Month-over-month trend charts - Dark theme with amber accent Your data lives on your server. Nothing is sent to any third-party service. Open-source at github.com/MartyPortatoes/BillHive.

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SplitPlease

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SplitPlease makes it easy to split bills, track shared expenses, and manage balances with friends, roommates, couples, and travel groups. No more awkward β€œWho owes what?” moments. Whether you’re splitting dinner, rent, groceries, event tickets, or trip costs, SplitPlease keeps everything clear in one place. Add expenses, track balances, and see who owes whom without messy spreadsheets or confusing group chats. Why SplitPlease? Because splitting expenses should feel simple. Just add a bill, choose how to split it, and let the app handle the math. You can quickly check what you owe, what you’re owed, and stay on top of every shared expense. Key Features Easy expense tracking Add shared expenses in seconds and split them equally, by percentage, or by exact amounts. Groups and one-to-one splits Create groups for trips, roommates, couples, events, or family. You can also track individual expenses with one friend. Clear balances See who owes what, who needs to pay, and what you’re owed at a glance. Spending insights Use simple charts and analytics to understand where your group spending is going. Contact sync and QR add Add friends quickly using your contacts or scan a personal QR code to connect instantly. Push notifications Get notified when new expenses are added, payments are settled, or comments are posted. Fast sign in Get started quickly with Apple, Google, or Facebook login options. Calendar view Track when expenses were added and stay organized with a simple calendar view. Perfect for Roommates Split rent, groceries, utilities, and household bills. Trips and travel Track vacation costs, group outings, road trips, and weekend getaways. Couples Manage shared spending and everyday expenses together. Friends Split restaurant bills, movies, parties, and event tickets. Keep shared expenses simple, organized, and stress-free with SplitPlease. Subscriptions Monthly – $4.99 per month Unlock full app access with an ad-free experience. Auto-renews monthly. Yearly – $49.99 per year Unlock full app access with an ad-free experience. Auto-renews yearly. Payment & Renewal Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 Terms of Use: https://www.identiqinfotech.com/terms_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://www.identiqinfotech.com/privacy_policy.html Thank you for choosing SplitPlease. If you have feedback, contact us at developer@identiqinfotech.com Download SplitPlease today and split bills the easy way.

Screenshots

SelfHive4 screens
SplitPlease4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SelfHive at none against SplitPlease's 2. SelfHive also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. SplitPlease sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SelfHive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SelfHive versus SplitPlease: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfHiveSplitPlease
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATTHEW ROBERT PORTELOSIdentiq Infotech

In-app purchases

None

SelfHive

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SplitPlease

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SelfHive free?
SelfHive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitPlease free?
SplitPlease is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SelfHive or SplitPlease have ads?
SplitPlease shows ads; SelfHive does not.
Which is updated more often, SelfHive or SplitPlease?
SelfHive ships an update every 3 days, and SplitPlease every 3 days. Most recently, SelfHive was updated on September 21, 2026 and SplitPlease on September 14, 2026.

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