# Split vs SplitPlease

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Split at none against SplitPlease's 2. Split also leads on ads (none vs shown). SplitPlease's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 31 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplitPlease sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Split asks for nothing beyond the download.

Split ships an update every 31 months, SplitPlease every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split | SplitPlease |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 3 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Irvin](https://appshunter.io/developer/466364981) | [Identiq Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881019162) |

## What reviewers say

### Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pay-equally/id980721591)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SplitPlease

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitplease-split-bills/id6761052491)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split free?

Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SplitPlease free?

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

### Do Split or SplitPlease have ads?

SplitPlease shows ads; Split does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split or SplitPlease?

Split ships an update every 31 months, and SplitPlease every 3 days. Most recently, Split was updated on September 18, 2026 and SplitPlease on September 14, 2026.

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