Comparison

FairShare vs CoupleExpenses

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 - 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 feesβ€”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 filingβ€”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

CoupleExpenses

Features
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Two people, one clear picture of the money β€” without the spreadsheet and without the arguments. CoupleExpenses is a shared budget and expense tracker built for exactly two people: you and your partner. Add an expense in seconds, see where the month actually went, and save toward something together. ONE SHARED SPACE FOR TWO Invite your partner with a single link. Every expense either of you adds appears for both of you instantly. WHO PAID, AT A GLANCE Each expense records who paid for it. No splitting math, no running tabs β€” just an honest picture of your household spending. SEE THE MONTH BEFORE IT DISAPPEARS Enter your income and watch what is left after spending and saving. Category breakdowns show where the money really goes. SAVE TOWARD SOMETHING TOGETHER Set shared goals β€” a trip, a deposit, a new couch β€” and put money aside toward them. Savings stay separate from spending, so your totals stay honest. CATEGORY BUDGETS THAT WARN YOU Set a monthly limit per category and get a heads-up at 80% and again when it is spent. KNOW THE MOMENT IT HAPPENS Your partner gets a notification the second you add an expense. No more "did you pay for that?" EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED β€’ Receipt photos attached to any expense β€’ CSV export of your full history β€’ Face ID lock β€’ Works offline β€” entries sync when you are back online β€’ 38 currencies β€’ English and Russian ONE SUBSCRIPTION COVERS BOTH OF YOU Only the person who creates the couple subscribes. Your partner joins free, forever. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS CoupleExpenses Premium costs $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year, and both plans start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://coupleexpenses.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://coupleexpenses.com/privacy

Screenshots

FairShare4 screens
CoupleExpenses4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoupleExpenses at 15.0 against FairShare's 17.6. 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. FairShare sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CoupleExpenses sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FairShare versus CoupleExpenses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairShareCoupleExpenses
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuang Yao-tsengAndrei Kazimov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FairShare

One-time1
  • Pro Version (Remove Ads)$4.99
2 purchases

CoupleExpenses

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FairShare free?
FairShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoupleExpenses free?
CoupleExpenses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FairShare or CoupleExpenses have ads?
Neither FairShare nor CoupleExpenses shows ads.

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