Comparison

Paykada vs Hatian

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

Head to head
About

Paykada

Features
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Paykada makes splitting expenses with friends effortless. Create groups, add expenses, and see who owes whom - all in real time. Features: - Create groups for trips, roommates, dinners, and more - Split expenses equally or by custom amounts - Track balances and settle up with one tap - Paykada Pro: Remove ads. Spending analytics with a one-time purchase

About

Hatian

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SPLIT ANY EXPENSE Create expenses and split them across your group. Split evenly or customize amounts per person โ€” no spreadsheet required. ADD YOUR PAYMENT QR CODES Add any custom payment method with a QR code. When friends settle up, your details are right there โ€” they scan, they pay, done. AUTO-REMINDERS THAT DO THE AWKWARD PART Set automatic reminders via push notification, email, or SMS. Hatian follows up so you don't have to โ€” no more drafting that uncomfortable text. SCAN RECEIPTS WITH AI Point your camera at any receipt and AI reads it for you โ€” merchant name, items, prices, and totals auto-filled in seconds. No more squinting at crumpled paper. (Pro) TRACK EVERY BALANCE See real-time balances with every friend and every group in one dashboard. Everything reconciles automatically so nothing slips through the cracks. SETTLE UP WITH PROOF Record payments and upload proof so everyone's on the same page โ€” no more "I already sent it" without the receipts to back it up. GROUPS & FRIENDS Create groups for friends, workmates, or roommates. Add people instantly with QR codes. Manage multiple circles without losing track. ACTIVITY FEED Every expense, payment, and confirmation logged in a clear timeline. Full transparency for the whole group. HATIAN PRO โ€” โ‚ฑ199, ONE TIME Unlock the full experience with a single purchase โ€” no subscriptions, no recurring fees: - Unlimited groups - Unlimited expenses - 15 AI receipt scanning per month - Up to 10 saved payment methods FREE TO START Hatian is fully functional for free โ€” 1 group, 5 expenses/month, 1 payment method. Upgrade when you're ready, on your terms. SECURE & PRIVATE Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Your data stays yours.

Screenshots

Paykada4 screens
Hatian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hatian at every 4 days against Paykada's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Paykada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hatian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paykada ships an update every 2 weeks, Hatian every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Paykada versus Hatian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaykadaHatian
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOMMIT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONSJOHN CARLO JOYO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Paykada

One-time1
  • Paykada Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Hatian

One-time1
  • Hatian Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Paykada free?
Paykada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hatian free?
Hatian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paykada or Hatian have ads?
Neither Paykada nor Hatian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paykada or Hatian?
Paykada ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hatian every 4 days. Most recently, Paykada was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hatian on October 3, 2026.

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