Spliit is an excellent open-source web app. SplitRite is a native mobile app built for the same use case, with offline support and real-time sync.
Spliit runs in the browser. That works fine at home. But when you're splitting a cab in Barcelona or logging a dinner in Tokyo, opening a browser tab, navigating to the URL, and waiting for it to load is slower than tapping an app icon. Small difference, but you feel it 15 times a day on a trip.
Spliit is a genuine community project and the developer deserves credit for building it. But users on GitHub have raised questions about whether donations cover hosting costs long-term. That's the reality of donation-funded software. It works until it doesn't.
One developer maintains the project. If they get busy, change jobs, or lose interest, updates stop. Open source helps here, but forking and maintaining someone else's project is harder than it sounds.
| Spliit | SplitRite | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (donations) | Free |
| Platform | Web only | iOS + Android |
| Offline mode | No | Yes |
| Real-time sync | Requires refresh | Automatic |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Revenue model | Donations | Free (no payment) |
| Long-term sustainability | Uncertain | Self-funded |
Spliit is great if you're always near a browser with good internet. For actual trips where you're adding expenses from a restaurant in Rome or a hostel in Thailand, a native app with offline mode makes the difference.
SplitRite works without any internet connection. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online. And because it's funded by per-trip payments instead of donations, the lights stay on without anyone having to ask for money.
Spliit is a good project doing good work. SplitRite is just a different tool built for a slightly different use case: people who want a native app they can rely on during travel.