# Buddy vs Splid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splid at 98% against Buddy's 49%. Splid also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Splid sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Splid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.5K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Buddy's written reviews are positive against 98% of Splid's.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Splid every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Splid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splid-split-group-bills/id991473495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **98.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [Nicolas Jersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/991473494) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you create and manage personal or shared budgets. Track expenses, connect your bank account for automatic transaction import, and gain a clear overview of your spending, income, and savings. It also features tools to split costs and settle up with others.

**Highlights:** Create personal budgets, Shared budgeting for couples/groups, Connect bank accounts for transaction import, Detailed spending and income overview, Expense splitting and settlement tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddy Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $16.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 💡 Customizable categories
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helps with budgeting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring transactions not working properly
- 🐛 Balance not carrying over to next month
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Transactions disappearing or resetting
- 💸 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring transactions not working as expected
- Balance not carrying over to next month
- Syncing issues between devices
- Transactions disappearing or resetting
- Inability to edit categories without creating new ones

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for transactions
- Bill reminders and due date tracking
- Ability to hide/exclude certain transactions
- Savings/investment tracking
- Multi-currency support


### Splid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splid-split-group-bills/id991473495)

Easily track and settle group expenses for holidays, housemates, or relationships. Enter all costs and see who owes what, even with complex or multi-currency transactions. Works online and offline with no sign-up required.

**Highlights:** Track group expenses, Settle up easily, Online and offline functionality, Multi-currency support, PDF/Excel export, Handles complex transactions

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Groups | $2.99 | one-time |
| Splid Plus | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💰 Free with optional paid features
- 💳 Supports multiple currencies
- 🤝 Facilitates group expense sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- ⚠️ Limited customization options
- 🔢 Confusing settlement calculations
- 🗓️ Lack of date/time sorting for expenses

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect expense split calculations
- Inability to delete or edit past expenses

**Requested features**

- Add ability to attach receipts/photos
- Implement recurring expense tracking
- Improve currency conversion handling
- Allow custom expense categorization
- Provide more detailed expense reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Splid free?

Splid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Splid?

Splid is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Splid averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do Buddy or Splid have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Splid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy or Splid?

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Splid every 3 months. Most recently, Buddy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Splid on September 23, 2026.

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