Head-to-head · Bill Splitting Apps
Counted vs Splitser
Counted leads on 0 checks, Splitser on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCounted · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
Counted scores higher on our rubric for bill splitting apps: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Counted is the better fit for privacy-focused free splitting with receipt capture. Splitser is the better fit for large groups needing payments and exports.
- Counted fits best
Privacy-focused free splitting with receipt capture
- Splitser fits best
Large groups needing payments and exports
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Side by side
| Feature | Counted 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Splitser 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Bill Splitting Apps | #8 in Bill Splitting Apps |
| Best for | Privacy-focused free splitting with receipt capture | Large groups needing payments and exports |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Counted 2/2 · Splitser 2/2 | ||
| Multiple currencies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring expenses | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max group members | Not checked yet | 150 members |
| Expense entry methods | Manual + receipt | Manual + receipt |
| Settlement methods | IBAN, PayPal, Wero, Lydia, Revolut | iDEAL | Wero, Bancontact |
| Supported platforms | web, android, ios | web, ios, android |
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| Our verdict | Counted is a web, Android and iOS app for friends, flatmates and travel groups who need to track shared spending without creating accounts. A project is shared by link, and participants can record expenses, transfers and gains. Splits can… Read the review → |
Splitser is a web, iOS and Android app for tracking and settling shared expenses. It supports trips, households, events, roommate arrangements, colleague groups and other shared-cost situations. Users can create lists, record expenses,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Counted — where it wins
- No account, ads, trackers, subscriptions or participant limits
- On-device receipt scanning, offline entry and 150+ currencies
- End-to-end encryption with exports and multiple payment details
Where it doesn't
- Receipt scanning is available only in the mobile apps
- Payment details cover a defined set of services and providers
- Support is provided through email and documentation
Splitser — where it wins
- Supports lists with up to 150 members across group types
- Handles 150+ currencies, conversion, recurring expenses and receipt photos
- Minimizes mutual payments and generates settlement PDFs
Where it doesn't
- Direct payment methods are limited to iDEAL | Wero and Bancontact
- Group lists have a stated maximum of 150 members
- Its focus is shared expenses rather than broader accounting workflows
- Counted7.7/10 · Free plan
A privacy-focused free splitter with broad currency support and offline tools.
Visit CountedFull verdict → - Splitser7.5/10 · Free plan
A free group expense app with broad currency support and optimized settlements.
Visit SplitserFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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