If you have been looking for a bill splitter that does not force everyone to make an account, you have probably found both Tabb and Splid. They are the two clearest examples of the no-signup philosophy, and honestly, you would be well served by either. This comparison is about the details that separate them, told straight.
Same philosophy, different business model
Both apps let you create a group and start splitting immediately, with no email, no password, and no ads. Where they diverge is how you pay for the extras. Splid uses a one-time purchase: pay once for Splid Plus and you unlock unlimited groups and PDF or Excel export forever, with no recurring charge. Tabb uses a subscription for Pro. If you only need the upgrade and want to pay once, Splid's model is friendlier on the wallet over time. If you value what Tabb's Pro unlocks, the subscription buys features Splid does not offer.
The honest take: Splid is the better pure-value pick for travelers who want offline use, lots of currencies, and a one-time price. Tabb is the better pick if receipt OCR, analytics, and a polished iPhone experience matter to you.
See them side by side
Tabb
Receipt OCR and analytics on iPhone.
Splid
No account, fully offline, 150+ currencies, one-time purchase.
Pricing
Splid's one-time purchase is the standout here, and it is genuinely cheaper for anyone who keeps an app for more than a few months. Tabb's subscription is only worth it if you use the Pro features.
Tabb Pro- Unlimited groups
- Receipt scanning (OCR)
- Spending analytics
- Data export
Splid Plus- Unlimited groups
- PDF and Excel export
- 150+ currencies with auto-conversion
- No subscription, pay once
Splid's exact price varies a little by region and SKU, so treat the figure as a current ballpark for the one-time unlock.
Where each one is stronger
🟢 Tabb is better when
- You want receipt scanning with OCR
- You want spending analytics
- You want everything in one clean iPhone app
- A polished, native iPhone experience matters
🔵 Splid is better when
- You prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription
- You travel and need full offline support
- You deal with many currencies
- Your group includes Android users
Who should use which
This is the rare comparison where both apps stay true to the same promise, so you can pick on details without losing the no-signup benefit. Go with Splid if you want offline travel use, lots of currencies, Android support, and a one-time price. Go with Tabb if receipt OCR, analytics, and the polished iPhone experience is worth a subscription to you. Either way you skip the account, which is the whole point. See how the wider field stacks up in our alternatives roundup, or start with Tabb right now.
