Comparison

Child Expenses vs Splitt.US

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

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About

Child Expenses

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Child Expenses - Shared Expense Tracking for Families Child Expenses helps co-parents, divorced families, patchwork families, and households track shared costs, see who owes what, and settle up fairly without spreadsheets or endless back-and-forth. Create a shared group, add expenses in seconds, and let iCloud keep everything in sync across devices. No account setup, no separate login, and no third-party backend for your financial data. On Apple Watch, you can quickly check balances, review recent expenses, and capture changes while you are away from your phone. Built for real family use cases, Child Expenses stays focused on the essentials: shared expenses, clear balances, and simple collaboration. FEATURES • Track shared expenses quickly • See the live balance instantly • Record settlements and repayments • Share a group through iCloud and collaborate in real time • Organize expenses by category • Use custom splits when needed • Save private or shared drafts before confirming an expense WHY FAMILIES USE IT • Made for co-parenting and multi-household family finances • Works for modern family setups, including patchwork families and multi-member groups • Affordable alternative to more expensive shared-expense apps • Automatic iCloud sync across Apple devices • No sign-in screen. Your iCloud account is all you need • Calm, de-escalating language across the app helps keep sensitive money conversations clearer and more constructive • Focused product design without bloated budgeting features APPLE WATCH COMPANION Child Expenses includes an Apple Watch companion app designed for the actions that matter most on the go. On Apple Watch you can: • Check your balance at a glance • Review recent expenses from the last 30 days • Create, edit, delete, and manage draft expenses quickly Advanced features, plan management, and purchases remain on iPhone. SUBSCRIPTION AND PLANS All options include Family Sharing. FREE 14-DAY TRIAL Try every feature for 14 days with no upfront payment. FREE OPTIONS AFTER TRIAL • Free (limited): Up to 5 of your own active expenses per group, basic filters, and a 7-day recovery window • Free with Ads: Unlimited expenses, custom splits, drafts, full filters, and 30-day recovery, supported by non-intrusive banner ads on iPhone PRO Unlock the full experience with no ads and no feature limits: • Unlimited expenses and groups • Custom date range filters • Advanced reminder schedule • CSV export • 30-day deleted expense recovery • Unlimited group members • Inherited Pro: If a group owner subscribes to Pro, invited group members automatically receive Pro access for that shared group at no extra cost Available as monthly, annual, or lifetime purchase options. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY FIRST • Your data stays in your iCloud account • Shared groups use Apple’s secure CloudKit sharing • No ads on Pro • On Free with Ads, ads are anonymous and non-personalized by default SUPPORT AND LANGUAGES For support, feedback, or suggestions, contact support@thomas-gossler.de. Available in: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. The app requires iCloud. Family sharing and settlement features require at least one shared group.

About

Splitt.US

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Splitt - Co-Parenting Expense Tracker Fair, Transparent Child Expense Management for Separated & Divorced Parents Splitt is the secure expense management platform built specifically for co-parents. Track child-related costs, settle payments fairly, and maintain court-admissible records—all without the stress, conflict, or endless text threads. Built for Co-Parents Managing shared expenses after separation shouldn't add to the stress. Splitt keeps everything transparent, documented, and fair—so you can focus on what matters: your kids. Key Features: Complete Expense Tracking - Log every child-related cost from medical bills to school supplies, sports fees to daycare Dispute Resolution - Request reviews, add notes, and resolve disagreements with a clear paper trail Automatic Settlements - See who owes what instantly with smart balance calculations Court-Admissible Records - Generate detailed expense reports with timestamps and receipts for legal documentation Audit Log - Full transparency with timestamped records of every action taken in the app Recurring Expenses - Set up automatic tracking for monthly childcare, insurance, and regular costs Receipt Uploads - Attach photos of receipts directly to expenses for complete documentation Payment Tracking - Record payments made and received with dates and amounts Push Notifications - Get alerted when expenses are added, disputed, or settled Secure & Private - Bank-level security keeps your financial information protected Why Splitt Works: Traditional expense-splitting apps weren't designed for the unique challenges of co-parenting. Splitt understands that you need more than a calculator—you need documentation, accountability, and peace of mind. Whether you're managing custody agreements, preparing for court, or simply trying to keep things fair and transparent, Splitt gives you the tools to track every dollar spent on your children without the drama. Perfect for: Separated or divorced parents sharing child expenses Co-parents following court-ordered expense sharing Parents preparing financial documentation for legal proceedings Anyone who wants transparent, fair tracking of child-related costs How It Works: Add your co-parent to your household Log expenses as they happen Attach receipts and add notes Review and approve (or dispute) expenses Track payments and settle balances Generate reports for taxes or court Stop arguing about who paid for what. Start focusing on your kids. Download Splitt and bring clarity to co-parenting expenses.

Screenshots

Child Expenses4 screens
Splitt.US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Splitt.US at none against Child Expenses's 3. Splitt.US also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. Child Expenses sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Splitt.US asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Child Expenses versus Splitt.US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChild ExpensesSplitt.US
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThomas GosslerJeffrey Hokenson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Child Expenses

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Pro (annual)$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (perpetual)$22.99
None

Splitt.US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Child Expenses free?
Child Expenses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splitt.US free?
Splitt.US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Child Expenses or Splitt.US have ads?
Child Expenses shows ads; Splitt.US does not.

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