IOU vs Chaaq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
IOU
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Never forget who owes you. Never forget what you owe. IOU is the simplest way to keep track of personal debts and loans between you and the people in your life. Whether someone owes you twenty dollars or two thousand, IOU keeps it organized, clear, and ready to share whenever you need it. THE PROBLEM You lent your roommate money for groceries last month. Did they pay you back? You borrowed cash from a friend at dinner three weeks ago. Did you settle up? Most people lose track. Notes disappear. Memories fade. Awkward conversations follow. THE SOLUTION IOU gives every person their own card. Add a transaction in seconds. See your balance with that person at a glance. Get a reminder before a due date arrives. Export a clean summary as a PDF or image and share it through any app you use. That is it. No bank connections. No complicated budgeting. No clutter. KEY FEATURES Person Cards Create a separate card for every person in your life. Each card holds the full history of money lent and borrowed between you and that person, so you always know exactly where you stand. Due and Lend Tracking Log money you have lent out and money you have borrowed. IOU keeps the two clearly separated and shows your running balance with each person. Transaction Details Add an amount, a date, an optional due date, and a note for every entry. Edit or remove transactions any time. Due Date Reminders Set a due date on any transaction and IOU will send you a notification before it arrives, so you remember to ask for payment or pay someone back on time. Export as PDF or Image Generate a clean, professional summary of any persons transaction history and export it as a PDF or an image. Share it through Messages, Mail, or any app on your device. Insights and Trends See who you lend to most often, your overall balance across all cards, and how your lending and borrowing patterns change over time. iCloud Backup Your data is securely backed up to your personal iCloud account. Switch to a new device, restore your phone, or simply have peace of mind knowing your records are safe. Clean, Minimal Design Built for speed. Open the app, tap a person, log the amount. The whole flow takes under ten seconds. PERFECT FOR Friends who lend each other money for meals, tickets, and small expenses Roommates tracking shared bills and informal loans Family members handling personal loans without paperwork Anyone who has ever asked themselves did they pay me back yet People who want a simple record without linking bank accounts PRIVACY AND SECURITY Your data belongs to you. IOU does not connect to your bank. IOU does not require an account to start. Backups go directly to your personal iCloud, which is encrypted and controlled by you. WHY IOU Other finance apps try to do everything. They categorize spending, sync with banks, build budgets, and bury the one feature you actually came for. IOU does one thing and does it well: it keeps the money between you and the people in your life clear, current, and easy to settle. GET STARTED IN UNDER A MINUTE Add your first person. Log your first transaction. Set a due date. Done. The next time you wonder who owes who, the answer will be one tap away. Download IOU and take back control of the small loans, casual debts, and forgotten favors that quietly add up. Because the best way to keep a relationship strong is to keep the record clear. ACCOUNT AND DATA IOU offers Sign in with Apple and Google so you can securely access your data across devices. You can delete your account and data at any time from within the app. TERMS OF USE : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY : https://thegamergage.com/privacy-policy PREMIUM PURCHASE DISCLAIMER The app requires the user to purchase a premium access subscription(weekly, monthly or lifetime), which allows unlimited access too the app. All the features for the app can be accessed by purchasing the premium offer, We offer 3 day trial also.
Chaaq
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Chaaq makes shared money simple. Track expenses with friends, split bills in groups, and run transparent savings circles, all in one beautifully designed app. Whether you're splitting rent with roommates, settling up after a trip, or running a rotating savings group with family, Chaaq keeps everyone on the same page without the awkward "who owes what" conversations. SPLIT WITH ANYONE Track one-on-one balances and settle up in any currency Split equally, by percentage, by shares, or exact amounts Add receipts, notes, and payment records to every expense GROUPS FOR ANY PLAN Create a group for a trip, a shared flat, an event, or a project Add members and log expenses, and Chaaq works out who owes what automatically Simplify debts so everyone settles with the fewest payments SAVINGS CIRCLES, FULLY TRANSPARENT Start a savings circle (chit fund) with friends, family, or colleagues Collect monthly contributions and track every cycle and payment Each cycle, one member receives the pool in an order the group sets or on a set schedule Every member receives the pool exactly once, and everyone sees the same records STAY ON TOP OF EVERYTHING Reminders so no payment slips through A clear activity feed of who paid what, and when Works across currencies for friends and family anywhere Chaaq is built for clarity and trust, so money never gets in the way of your relationships.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chaaq at none against IOU's 3. IOU's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. IOU sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Chaaq asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IOU | Chaaq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GamerGage Studio | CapraTrail Studios LLP |
In-app purchases
IOU
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Chaaq
No in-app purchases









