Best Mobile Apps for Splitting Bills (Friends & Roommates, 2026)

Looking for the best mobile apps for splitting bills? There is no single winner for every group. For recurring household bills, compare Splitser and Partly. For trips, start with Splid. For a free option without a daily expense cap, consider Tricount. For automatic receipt items, compare Partly’s free monthly allowance with Splitwise scanning in your market: Pro lists scanning globally, while free Itemize launched in the US and UK on 14 October 2026.

Published by Partly. This is a comparison based on official product documentation, not an independent hands-on benchmark. Choose by your actual group workflow and verify each provider’s current offer.

For a single meal, use the free bill splitting calculator to enter what each person paid and share the repayment summary with your group before choosing an app.

Compare six bill splitting apps

The comparison covers Partly, Splitwise, Tricount, Splid, Splitser and Settle Up. A receipt attachment stores proof of purchase; AI scanning extracts amounts and items. Those features should not be treated as interchangeable.

Selection methodology

This guide is published by Partly. Our selections are editorial judgments based on the official product documentation checked on 25 October 2026, not an independent hands-on benchmark. We compare free limits, receipt handling, recurring bills, currencies and exports. Prices and features can change by country and platform; check the provider before switching.

Partly: item-by-item receipt sharing

Partly is an iOS and Android app for scanning receipts, splitting group expenses and tracking recorded repayments. Scan a receipt with AI, check the extracted amounts, then assign the items to group members. Check the current offer in the app or store. Prices, trials and limits can vary by platform, region and offer.

Best fit: shared groceries or a restaurant receipt where each person bought different items. Limit: the free scan allowance is monthly, so regular scanning may require Premium. See how Partly works.

Tricount: a free option for everyday groups

Tricount advertises free expense sharing with no ads or daily expense cap. It supports unequal splits, multiple currencies, offline use and receipt photos. A stored photo is not the same as automatic item recognition. Best fit: a group that wants straightforward tracking without a daily entry limit. Tricount features.

Splid: trips with intermittent internet

Splid supports offline groups, optional online sync, more than 150 currencies and PDF or Excel summaries. You can start without creating an account. Best fit: a holiday group that wants a simple balance sheet and an export. Check the store for paid options before relying on a particular export. Splid.

Splitser: recurring household expenses

Splitser supports recurring expenses and multi-currency lists. Its support documentation describes the expense app as almost entirely free, with a separate transaction fee for supported payment requests. Best fit: housemates recording repeated bills. Tracking a debt and paying through a provider are different services. Splitser support.

Settle Up: shared balances with optional upgrades

Settle Up supports offline expense tracking and currency conversion. Receipt photos and recurring expenses are Premium features; core CSV export and paid Excel options are distinct. Best fit: groups that want a shared running balance and are willing to pay for recurring bills or receipt attachments. Settle Up and developer app listing.

Splitwise: a familiar baseline

If everyone already uses Splitwise, keeping a familiar group may be easier than migrating. Its official help says the free plan has a daily expense-entry limit, while Pro adds unlimited entries, receipt scanning and currency conversion. A separate free Itemize flow launched in the US and UK on 14 October 2026. Recurring expenses and group spreadsheet exports are documented separately from Pro. Check the subscription price in your local store. Splitwise Pro, recurring expenses and exports.

Best for roommates

Our starting shortlist is Splitser for recurring entries and Partly for shared groceries with item-level assignment. Before choosing, try unequal rent, a bill paid by one housemate and an expense shared by only two of three people. See the roommate app comparison for the household checklist.

For a household ledger you can update together, start with the free flatshare expense template. Record rent, bills and shared groceries in a spreadsheet before deciding whether you need an app.

Best for trips

Splid is our starting pick when offline access and end-of-trip summaries matter. Tricount is another option for mixed currencies. Check exchange rates, fees and the currency in which you will actually settle; an app balance is not a money transfer.

Best free option

Tricount’s published no-ad, no-daily-cap offering makes it a strong starting point for manual expense tracking. Partly is useful if your free-plan priority is occasional receipt scanning. The better choice depends on which limit your group would reach first.

Best for receipt scanning

Partly is an iOS and Android app for scanning receipts, splitting group expenses and tracking recorded repayments. Scan a receipt with AI, check the extracted amounts, then assign the items to group members. Check the current offer in the app or store. Prices, trials and limits can vary by platform, region and offer.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best bill splitting app for friends?

For simple shared balances, compare Tricount and Settle Up. For item-by-item restaurant bills, consider Partly or Splitwise Pro. Pick the one the whole group can use consistently.

How do you split bills with roommates?

Agree on shares, record who paid and select only the people involved in each expense. Review recurring bills when rent or membership changes, then settle the net balances at an agreed interval.

Can a free bill splitter handle a holiday?

Yes, if its free limits cover your trip. Check offline access, currencies and exports before leaving, and keep a copy of your final balances.

Put the comparison into practice

Try Partly’s bill splitting workflow or compare free Splitwise alternatives before inviting your group.