Splitting expenses with friends should be the easy part.
Dinners, trips, shared gifts, group activities. Track who paid, see who owes what, and settle up without the awkward math or uncomfortable reminders.
This is for you if...
- ✓You always end up being the one who fronts the bill
- ✓You've let money slide because asking felt weird
- ✓Group dinners turn into a 15-minute calculator session
- ✓You want to keep things fair without keeping score publicly
Money between friends is simple in theory. In practice, it gets complicated fast. It doesn't have to.
Used by friend groups everywhere
Are We Even helps people split expenses clearly and fairly -- whether it's a dinner tab, a group gift, a weekend trip, or a shared subscription. No spreadsheets. No awkward conversations.
Just clarity between friends.
Why splitting expenses with friends gets messy
Someone always fronts the cost
One person puts the dinner on their card. Then the Uber. Then the Airbnb. By the end of the night, they're quietly tracking hundreds in their head.
Asking for money feels uncomfortable
You shouldn't have to choose between losing money and losing social capital. But that's exactly what happens when there's no system.
Venmo requests feel transactional
Sending a payment request for $14.50 after brunch? It works, but it doesn't feel great. And it doesn't track the bigger picture.
Round numbers hide real imbalances
"Just call it $20 each" sounds easy. Over time, those rounded numbers add up -- and it's always the same person absorbing the difference.
One shared view of who owes what
Are We Even tracks every shared expense and keeps a running balance so everyone knows where things stand. Add an expense in seconds. The app handles the math, the history, and the awkward part. No chasing. No forgetting. No resentment. Just fairness.
- Running balances update automatically
- Everyone sees the same numbers
- Settle up on your own schedule
How it works
Create a group
Add your friends. Name the group. Takes 30 seconds.
Log expenses as they happen
Dinner, gas, tickets -- whoever pays adds it. One tap.
The balance updates in real time
Everyone sees who's ahead and who's behind. No spreadsheets.
Settle up when it makes sense
Pay back all at once instead of nickel-and-diming after every outing.
See exactly where things stand
Shared expenses, running balances, full history. All in one place, visible to everyone.
Features
Add expenses in seconds
Type it or scan a receipt. Either way, it's faster than splitting the check.
Flexible splits
Equal, percentage, exact amounts. Every expense can be different.
Real-time balances
No more "wait, do I owe you or do you owe me?" Open the app. There's the answer.
Settle on your terms
Pay back weekly, monthly, or whenever. The balance is always there when you're ready.
Expenses friends actually split
Why friends stop using spreadsheets and Venmo
| Method | The Problem |
|---|---|
| Splitting the check at dinner | someone always overpays |
| Venmo requests after every outing | feels transactional |
| Shared spreadsheets | nobody updates them |
| Mental math | someone always forgets |
| Are We Even | automatic tracking, fair balances, settle anytime |
You don't need everyone on board to start
Start tracking expenses yourself. When friends see a clear record of who paid for what, they'll appreciate the transparency. Most people don't resist fairness. They resist the hassle. This removes the hassle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if we don't always split things equally?
- Every expense can have its own split -- equal, percentage, or exact amounts. Customize each one.
- Can I add expenses after the fact?
- Yes. Forgot to log dinner last week? Add it anytime with the correct date.
- Do my friends need to pay for the app?
- No. One person pays. Everyone else joins free.
Friendships are better when money isn't weird.
Start tracking shared expenses and settle up without the stress.