# Cospender vs Sesterce

The clearest difference is rating: Sesterce at 5.0 against Cospender's 4.7. Sesterce also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 79%). Cospender's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cospender sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Sesterce sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sesterce holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Cospender's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sesterce's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cospender | Sesterce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cospender-split-expenses/id962443495/reviews) | **[5.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sesterce-split-expenses/id1239566667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Bordera](https://appshunter.io/developer/424834018) | [Stan Kocken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239566666) |

## What reviewers say

### Cospender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cospender-split-expenses/id962443495)

Easily manage shared expenses with friends, family, or partners. Create groups, add expenses, and see automatic debt calculations. Track spending with graphs and set up recurring costs. Integrates with Apple Watch and notification widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Create expense groups, Invite members to share, Automatic debt calculation, Detailed expense graphs, Recurring expense setup, Apple Watch integration, Notification center widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cospender Premium One Year | $4.99 | per year |


### Sesterce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sesterce-split-expenses/id1239566667)

Easily divide expenses for trips, shared living, or group outings. Track all spending and see who owes what. Ideal for couples, friends, and roommates.

**Highlights:** Divide costs among groups, Track all spending, Collaborative expense adding, Password-protected groups, Customizable expense categories, Export expense data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All groups premium | $1.99 | per month |
| 30 days of Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Life | $4.99 | one-time |
| All groups of a user | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cospender free?

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

### Is Sesterce free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cospender or Sesterce?

Sesterce is rated higher. Cospender averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Sesterce averages 5.0 from 61 ratings.

### Do Cospender or Sesterce have ads?

Neither Cospender nor Sesterce shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cospender or Sesterce?

Cospender ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sesterce every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cospender was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sesterce on October 10, 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.*