Comparison

FairShare vs SettleUp

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

Head to head
About

FairShare

Features
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【FairShare - Let us do the math, while you enjoy the moment.】 Tired of cumbersome apps that force you through endless categories just to log a single expense? FairShare removes the friction. Whether it’s dinner with friends, shared rent, or event fees—Create, Log, Settle. Done in three steps. Why choose FairShare? Intuitive Entries, No Category Hassle We believe accounting shouldn't be a chore. Skip the complex filing—focus on who paid and how it’s split with smart tags and flexible text entry. Exclusive Group Fund Mode Set a prepayment amount for the group. FairShare automatically calculates "refunds" or "extra payments" upon settlement. No more manual comparisons. 4 Flexible Split Modes Choose from "Equally," "Percentage (%)", "Fixed Amount ($)", or "Shares (Weight)" to fit any real-life scenario. Smart Account Simplification When not using a group fund, our algorithm optimizes repayment paths, minimizing the number of transfers between members. Professional PDF Reports Generate vibrant PDF reports with category pie charts and member contribution graphs. Share via IM or Email for a professional finish. Seamless iCloud Sync Your data stays updated across all devices via Apple ID. Protect your privacy with FaceID or TouchID integration. Perfect for: Dining out, roommate bills, office group buys, group events, or family trips. We believe tracking expenses should solve problems, not create them. Download FairShare now and start your intuitive AA life!

About

SettleUp

Features
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Track shared expenses with friends, family and flatmates. SettleUp makes it simple to split bills fairly — whether you're on a trip, sharing a flat, planning an event, or just splitting dinner. KEY FEATURES • Create groups and invite members by email in seconds • Split equally, by exact amount, by shares, or by percentage • See clear plain-language balances — who owes whom • Smart settle-up suggestions to minimize the number of payments • Custom per-group expense categories with icons • Full activity feed so nobody misses an update • Invite friends by email — works for new and existing users • Paise-precise integer math — zero rounding errors • INR-first design, built for India PRIVATE & HONEST No ads. No analytics SDKs. No data selling. Your expense data is yours — encrypted in transit and stored securely. Delete your account any time.

Screenshots

FairShare4 screens
SettleUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SettleUp at none against FairShare's 1. SettleUp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. FairShare sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SettleUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FairShare versus SettleUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairShareSettleUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuang Yao-tsengSaurabh Shukla

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FairShare

One-time1
  • Pro Version (Remove Ads)$4.99
None

SettleUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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