Comparison

Hatian vs MoonSense

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

Head to head
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.

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MoonSense

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MoonSense makes shared money simple. Split bills with friends, manage group trips, and keep your personal budget on track, all in one clean app that works even when you are offline. SPLIT WITH FRIENDS AND GROUPS Add an expense, choose who shares it, and MoonSense does the math. Split evenly or by custom amounts, see who owes what, and settle up with a tap. Fair rounding means the cents always add up. BUILT FOR TRIPS AND HOUSEHOLDS Create a group for any trip or shared home. Track costs together, handle multiple currencies with exchange rates, and see everyone's balance at a glance. YOUR OWN WALLET Log income, spending, and savings. Set monthly category budgets and see a simple breakdown of where your money goes. QUICK WAYS TO ADD Add a transaction by voice, scan a receipt with the camera, or log a card payment automatically with a Shortcuts automation. WORKS OFFLINE MoonSense is offline-first. Add and edit anything with no connection, and it syncs automatically when you are back online. PRIVATE AND SECURE Sign in with Apple, lock the app with Face ID, and delete your account and data anytime. No ads, and we never sell your data. MOONSENSE PLUS MoonSense is free to use. MoonSense Plus is an optional subscription that unlocks unlimited voice and receipt entries, AI month reviews, and premium insights like burn rate, six-month trends, and spending alerts. Plans are RM 12.99 per month or RM 99.90 per year, auto-renewing, with prices that may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://moonsense.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://moonsense.app/privacy

Screenshots

Hatian4 screens
MoonSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hatian and MoonSense are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Hatian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MoonSense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hatian ships an update every 4 days, MoonSense every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hatian versus MoonSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHatianMoonSense
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOHN CARLO JOYOTHACAYANIBAN SWENESON

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hatian

One-time1
  • Hatian Pro$2.99
2 purchases

MoonSense

Subscriptions2
  • MoonSense Plus$2.991 Month
  • MoonSense Plus$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Hatian free?
Hatian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoonSense free?
MoonSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hatian or MoonSense have ads?
Neither Hatian nor MoonSense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hatian or MoonSense?
Hatian ships an update every 4 days, and MoonSense every 2 days. Most recently, Hatian was updated on October 3, 2026 and MoonSense on October 9, 2026.

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