Tabby vs Tricount

Last reviewed June 4, 2026

Tricount is the easy recommendation when someone wants “just a free splitter, no ads” — and since bunq acquired it, that’s exactly how it’s marketed. The catch is what came with the rebuild: long-time users report the web app and CSV/PDF export were dropped, and the app increasingly points you toward bunq’s banking products.

Because both apps are free, the real question isn’t price — it’s what you get for free. Tabby’s answer is AI receipt scanning and a modern, focused design that isn’t tied to a bank.

The verdict

If you just need a free, no-ads tracker for the occasional trip and don’t care about exports or a web app, Tricount is a solid pick — and its Splitwise import makes switching from Splitwise easy. But if you want AI to read your receipts and prefer an app built purely for splitting rather than for selling you a bank account, Tabby is the more modern choice.

Tricount’s features changed notably after the bunq acquisition and may keep changing. Last reviewed June 2026 — check the current store listing before deciding.

Feature comparison

Feature Tabby Tricount
Price Free Free
Ads None None (current app)
AI receipt scanning Built in — reads the line items Photo attachment only; no AI/OCR
Independent of a bank Yes — a focused expense app Owned by bunq; nudges its banking products
Web app Coming soon (mobile first) Discontinued in the current version (users report)
Splitwise import Not yet Yes
Bank card integration — Yes — optional free bunq virtual card
Pricing Free to track, split and settle (AI is an optional add-on) Free — no subscription, no ads

Why switch to Tabby

  • AI receipt scanning is built in — Tricount only lets you attach a photo.
  • A focused expense app, not a funnel into a bank's ecosystem.
  • A modern, polished design built in 2026.
  • Some long-time users say the bunq rebuild dropped features they relied on (web access, CSV/PDF export).

Where Tricount is strong

  • Genuinely free and, in the current app, ad-free.
  • Huge user base and a very low-friction setup for one-off trips.
  • Splitwise import to migrate existing groups, plus an optional free bunq card.
  • Backed by a regulated bank, with a high 4.8 store rating.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tricount really free?

Yes — the current 'tricount by bunq' app is positioned as 100% free with no ads. Note that the rebuild reportedly removed some features long-time users valued, such as the web app and CSV/PDF export. Tabby is also free to split and settle.

Does Tricount scan receipts with AI?

No. Tricount supports attaching a receipt photo but doesn't use AI to read line items. Tabby includes AI receipt scanning.

Is Tricount owned by a bank?

Yes — Tricount is owned by the neobank bunq, and the app integrates with bunq's products. Tabby is an independent expense app.

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