Comparison

Bill/Split vs The Carpenter App

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

Head to head
About

Bill/Split

Features
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■ Integrated Calculator & One-Tap Bill Splitting: You can customize these splitting options in the settings. ■No data? A cute icon will pop up! ■ Bill Photo & Calculator on the Same Screen: Constantly switching your gaze between the bill and your phone can lead to errors. By displaying the bill and the calculator on the same screen, verifying figures becomes much easier! ■ Supports 4 Groups of 4 Memory Slots: Save calculated amounts into one of the four slots, then tap the sum button to get the grand total. Perfect for scenarios involving splitting costs among multiple people, taking turns paying, or settling up at the end. The interface text changes color to alert you when all four slots are full. ■ Intuitive Calculation Method: It bypasses standard "order of operations" rules (where multiplication/division take precedence over addition/subtraction). Instead, it follows the way people naturally think when splitting a bill: "Add up all the amounts first, then divide by the number of people." The app calculates from left to right: entering "10 + 8 / 2" yields 9, not 14. ■ Reliable and Convenient: ・Works entirely offline—usable even in restaurants with poor signal. ・No registration or login required. ・No ads. ・No personal data collection. ・Supports Dark Mode; large, clear fonts for easy reading.

About

The Carpenter App

Features
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The Carpenter App is the ultimate digital toolbox for professional carpenters, builders, woodworkers, and apprentices. Built with precision formulas and real-time CAD blueprints. KEY FEATURES: • Pythagoras & Rafters: Instant angle calculations, bevel cuts, pitch, and diagonal rafters with millimetre precision. • Stair Calculator: Automatic step heights, tread depths, and stringer layouts compliant with building standards. • Cladding & Siding: Fast surface area, batten spacing, board counts, and waste margin optimization. • Length Optimization (Cutting Lists): Minimize timber waste and calculate exact board cuts from raw lumber. • Bevel & Mitre Saw: Compound mitre and bevel angles for crown mouldings and timber framing. • Project Notes: Clean, distraction-free messaging and notes for your crew on the jobsite. DESIGNED FOR THE JOBSITE: • Dark mode optimized for battery saving on site. • Full offline support – works anywhere without cellular signal. • Live SVG blueprints with exact dimensions. • Metric (mm/cm/m) and imperial unit support.

Screenshots

Bill/Split4 screens
The Carpenter App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bill/Split at none against The Carpenter App's 1. Bill/Split also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). The Carpenter App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. The Carpenter App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Bill/Split asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bill/Split ships an update every 3 days, The Carpenter App every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Bill/Split versus The Carpenter App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBill/SplitThe Carpenter App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPING SHIH CHIUMichael Hansen

In-app purchases

None

Bill/Split

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Carpenter App

Subscriptions1
  • The Carpenter App PRO$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Bill/Split free?
Bill/Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Carpenter App free?
The Carpenter App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bill/Split or The Carpenter App have ads?
Neither Bill/Split nor The Carpenter App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bill/Split or The Carpenter App?
Bill/Split ships an update every 3 days, and The Carpenter App every 8 days. Most recently, Bill/Split was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Carpenter App on October 26, 2026.

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