Comparison

Settle Up vs BuddyPay

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

Head to head
About

Settle Up

Easily track shared expenses and IOUs for groups like travelers, flatmates, or friends. Handles complex splits, multiple payers, incomes, and items from bills. Works offline and across platforms, minimizing transfers and offering real-time exchange rates.

Highlights
  • Track shared expenses
  • Manage IOUs
  • Handle complex splits
  • Multiple payers support
  • Offline functionality
  • Real-time exchange rates
  • Data export
Features
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Settle group expenses without the stress. Tired of messy IOUs, awkward money talks, and complex math after a trip or shared dinner? Settle Up is the smartest way to track shared expenses and manage "who owes whom" instantly. From simple bill splitting to complex multi-currency adventures, we handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on the fun. Perfect for travelers, roommates, couples, event organizers, and friends. Join over 2.5 million users who have simplified their shared finances! WHY SETTLE UP? – Split anything: Whether it’s an even split, unequal weights, or multiple people paying for one item, we handle every real-life scenario. – Smart settlements: Our unique algorithm calculates the fewest possible transfers to settle all debts, saving you time and transaction fees. – Works everywhere: Sync data across other platforms. No internet? No problem — it works offline and syncs when you’re back. – No app required: Share a group link so friends can view the balance in their browser without downloading anything. POWERFUL FEATURES FOR REAL LIFE – Global ready: Supports all currencies with real-time exchange rates for international travel. – Ultra-fast sharing: Invite friends via a simple link or a QR code. – Export & reports: Need a deep dive? Export your data to CSV for easy accounting. – Instant transparency: Get notified the second someone adds an expense or settles up. Settle Up will even remind group members automatically and nudge them to settle their debts. UPGRADE TO PREMIUM FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE Unlock the tools designed for power users and frequent travelers: – Ad-free: Focus on your finances without distractions. – Receipt photos: Snap and store bills directly in the group. – Recurring & future expenses: Automate rent, subscriptions, and utility bills. – Custom categories: Organize your spending with colorful, personalized labels. – Export to Excel: Get a full expense report in a spreadsheet. – Statistics: View charts on spend by categories and members. Stop worrying about the math. Start enjoying the moment. Download Settle Up today and sail through your next group expense! Visit our Terms of Service and Privacy policy at: https://settleup.io/tos.html

About

BuddyPay

Effortlessly track and split shared expenses with friends, roommates, and groups. This app simplifies managing bills for trips, dinners, and household costs, ensuring everyone's balances are clear and fair. It helps minimize payments and provides a transparent record of who owes whom.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited expense tracking rooms
  • Flexible split options (equal, percentage, exact amount)
  • Attach receipts and photos to expenses
  • Simplified debt calculations and balance tracking
  • Record external payments for settlement
  • Collaborative group features with real-time updates
  • Multi-currency and multi-language support
Features
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Split expenses fairly, settle up simply BuddyPay makes tracking shared expenses with friends, roommates, and groups effortless. Whether you're splitting rent, planning a trip, or sharing dinner bills, BuddyPay keeps everyone's balances clear and fair. KEY FEATURES Smart Expense Tracking • Create unlimited rooms for different groups (trips, roommates, events) • Add expenses in seconds with flexible split options • Attach receipts and photos to keep records organized • Track who paid and who owes at a glance Flexible Split Options • Split equally - divide bills evenly among participants • Split by percentage - assign custom percentages to each person • Split by exact amount - specify precise amounts for each member • Automatically calculate fair shares Simplified Balances • See exactly who owes whom with simplified debt calculations • Minimize the number of payments needed in your group • View overall balances and per-expense breakdowns • Real-time balance updates as expenses are added Easy Settlements • Record payments when someone settles their share • Track payment history for complete transparency • Get notified when balances change • All settled? BuddyPay celebrates with you! Collaborative Groups • Create rooms for any occasion: roommates, trips, dinners, events • Invite friends via shareable links or email • Add friends to your network for quick invitations • Everyone stays updated with real-time activity feed Privacy & Security • Your expense data stays private and secure • Optional biometric lock (Face ID/Fingerprint) • Control notification preferences • Block users and manage friend lists Global & Accessible • Support for 13 languages • 150+ currencies supported • Light and dark themes • Clean, intuitive interface PERFECT FOR: - Roommates - Track rent, utilities, groceries, and household expenses - Group Trips - Split accommodation, meals, activities, and transport - Dining Out - Share restaurant bills fairly among friends - Events - Organize party expenses, gifts, and shared costs - Work Teams - Track team lunches and shared office expenses HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a Room - Set up a group for your shared expenses 2. Add Expenses - Log bills with receipt photos and split details 3. Track Balances - See who owes whom with simplified calculations 4. Settle Up - Record payments made outside the app IMPORTANT: BuddyPay is for expense tracking only BuddyPay helps you track and organize shared expenses, but doesn't process actual payments. Users settle debts outside the app using their preferred method (cash, Venmo, PayPal, bank transfer, etc.). Think of it as a smart notebook that keeps everyone accountable. WHY CHOOSE BUDDYPAY? - 100% Free - No premium tiers, no hidden fees - Multi-Currency - Perfect for international trips - Privacy First - Your data belongs to you - Regular Updates - Continuous improvements Download BuddyPay today and say goodbye to awkward money conversations. Keep friendships strong by keeping expenses clear! Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@buddypay.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Settle Up4 screens
BuddyPay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuddyPay at 100% against Settle Up's 59%. BuddyPay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Settle Up's advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Settle Up sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BuddyPay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Settle Up ships an update every 2 weeks, BuddyPay weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Settle Up versus BuddyPay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSettle UpBuddyPay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStep Up Labs, Inc.Mykhailo Kolosov

Customer experience

Settle Up

All ratings1,729 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative35.3%

BuddyPay

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Settle Up

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Expense details disappearing
  • Inability to create new groups
  • Keyboard issues on iOS 8
  • Incompatibility with iPad

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to assign fixed amounts to group members
  • Option to adjust expense shares (e.g. exclude certain items)
  • Support for paying groups (multi-family events)

BuddyPay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Settle Up

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Group Premium for 1 week$5.99
  • Group Premium for 2 weeks$9.99
  • Group Premium for 2 months$14.99
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  • Group Premium for 1 month$14.99
  • Group Premium for 2 months$29.99
  • Group Premium5 variants$39.99
  • Group Premium for 1 year$39.99
  • Lifetime Group Premium$149.99
2 purchases

BuddyPay

Subscriptions2
  • BuddyPay Plus Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • BuddyPay Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Settle Up free?
Settle Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuddyPay free?
BuddyPay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Settle Up or BuddyPay have ads?
Settle Up shows ads; BuddyPay does not.
Which is updated more often, Settle Up or BuddyPay?
Settle Up ships an update every 2 weeks, and BuddyPay weekly. Most recently, Settle Up was updated on September 24, 2026 and BuddyPay on September 10, 2026.

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