Hatian vs Paluwagan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hatian
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SPLIT ANY EXPENSE Create expenses and split them across your group. Split evenly or customize amounts per person β 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 β 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 β no more drafting that uncomfortable text. SCAN RECEIPTS WITH AI Point your camera at any receipt and AI reads it for you β 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 β 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 β β±199, ONE TIME Unlock the full experience with a single purchase β 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 β 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.
Paluwagan
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Paluwagan is the easiest way to run your savings circle β built for Filipino communities whoβve been doing this long before any app existed. Whether youβre organizing among family, friends, or your barkada, Paluwagan keeps everyone on the same page: whoβs in, whose turn is next, and how to reach each member when itβs time to collect. Stay organized, not overwhelmed. Add members, set your contribution amount, and define the cycle schedule. Paluwagan tracks the rotation so nobody has to keep a mental list or chase down a group chat thread. Know exactly whose turn it is. See the full payout order at a glance. Each memberβs slot is clear β no confusion, no disputes about whoβs up next. Coordinate payments your way. Members set their preferred modes of transaction β GCash, Maya, bank transfer, or cash β so everyone knows exactly how to reach them when itβs their turn. No transactions happen in the app. Paluwagan is purely a coordination tool; payments are always handled directly between members. Built around TRUST Paluwagan works because the people in your circle trust each other. The app just removes the friction β keeping records clear, schedules visible, and contact details in one place. Paluwagan does not process, hold, or transfer funds. All payments are coordinated directly between members outside the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paluwagan at none against Hatian's 1. Hatian's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Hatian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paluwagan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hatian ships an update every 4 days, Paluwagan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hatian | Paluwagan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOHN CARLO JOYO | Bryan Fernandez |
In-app purchases
Hatian
- Hatian Pro$2.99
Paluwagan
No in-app purchases









