# EveryDollar vs Cost Split Payments

The clearest difference is update cadence: EveryDollar at every 2 days against Cost Split Payments's fortnightly. EveryDollar also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 11) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). Cost Split Payments's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EveryDollar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Cost Split Payments sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EveryDollar against 4.7 for Cost Split Payments. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EveryDollar has 84K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of EveryDollar's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cost Split Payments's.

EveryDollar ships an update every 2 days, Cost Split Payments fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EveryDollar | Cost Split Payments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931/reviews) | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cost-split-payments-settle-up/id6541750436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Lampo Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/380709890) | [Nadiia Martyniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757187452) |

## What reviewers say

### EveryDollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Finance, #65 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you create custom budgets, track expenses, and manage your money effectively. It aims to reveal hidden savings and empower you to pay off debt, build wealth, and achieve your financial goals.

**Highlights:** Create custom budgets, Track expenses and transactions, Manage bills and income, Set financial goals, Automated bank connections, Money saving tips

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EveryDollar Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Ramsey+ (Three Month) | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| EveryDollar Premium (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Ramsey+ (Annual) | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful budgeting tool
- 🚀 Helps with financial organization
- 💡 Customizable budgeting categories
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Simplifies budgeting process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Canadian banks
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of support and tutorials
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect budget calculations
- Frequent login requirements
- Slow app loading times
- Incompatibility with certain bank accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to share budget with partner
- Automatic categorization of transactions
- Recurring expense calendar
- Sinking funds functionality improvements
- Dark mode option


### Cost Split Payments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cost-split-payments-settle-up/id6541750436)

Effortlessly manage shared expenses with friends, roommates, or travel buddies. This app automates calculations, tracks debts, and categorizes spending, making financial coordination simple and stress-free. Enjoy offline functionality for tracking expenses anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Create and manage groups, Log expenses with details, Automatic expense calculations, Track and settle debts, Customizable expense categories, Offline expense tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 6 Month | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| 1 Month | $31.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EveryDollar free?

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

### Is Cost Split Payments free?

Cost Split Payments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EveryDollar or Cost Split Payments?

EveryDollar and Cost Split Payments are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 84K and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do EveryDollar or Cost Split Payments have ads?

Neither EveryDollar nor Cost Split Payments shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EveryDollar or Cost Split Payments?

EveryDollar ships an update every 2 days, and Cost Split Payments fortnightly. Most recently, EveryDollar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cost Split Payments on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*