Now live on Android and iOS: FairShare imports a Splitwise group's CSV export directly, with every expense, payment, and balance. Most groups take under a minute.
Step-by-Step Migration Guide
Step 1 — Export your Splitwise data
- Open Splitwise on the web (splitwise.com) — this isn't available in the mobile app
- Open the group you want to export
- Click the gear icon at the top of the right-hand column, then Export as spreadsheet
- A CSV downloads with every expense and settlement in that group
Splitwise exports one group at a time, so repeat this for each group you want to bring across. (The account-wide backup under Account Settings is JSON and requires Splitwise Pro — you don't need it.)
Step 2 — Import the file into FairShare
- Download FairShare from Google Play or the iOS App Store
- Open Settings → Import from Splitwise (or tap the shortcut on the Groups screen if you have no groups yet)
- Choose the CSV file you exported — FairShare shows a preview of everyone, every expense, and the total before anything is imported
- Confirm which name in the file is you, then tap Import
FairShare creates the group automatically and brings across every expense, payment, and balance exactly as they were in Splitwise. Everyone else joins as a guest — add their email if you want them to claim the history when they sign up, or leave it blank. Repeat for each group you exported.
Step 3 — Log new expenses with AI scanning
- From your next expense onwards, use FairShare's AI Receipt Scanning — snap a photo and the app itemizes the bill automatically
- When it's time to settle, tap Settle Up to open your UPI app with the exact amount pre-filled
Prefer to Start Fresh Instead?
A group with more than 10 people, or one where you'd rather not bring the whole history across, is still easy to set up by hand: create the group in FairShare, then add a single expense titled "Opening Balance" per person to capture where things currently stand. For example, if Riya owes you ₹1,200 total, add "Opening Balance — ₹1,200 — paid by you, owed by Riya." Takes about 5 minutes per group, and your Splitwise history stays exactly where it is either way.
Why People Are Leaving Splitwise
Splitwise's move to cap free transactions and push users towards a paid subscription has sent thousands of people searching for an exit. If you've built up months of expense history there, the import above means you don't have to start over.
- Transaction limits on free accounts — you hit a wall mid-month
- Intrusive ads interrupting the app experience
- Receipt scanning locked behind a paid subscription
- No UPI integration — still requires copy-pasting amounts to PhonePe or GPay
FairShare solves all four: unlimited transactions, ad-free, free AI receipt scanning, and native UPI deep-linking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my old balances carry over from Splitwise?
Yes. Export a group's CSV from splitwise.com, then use Import from Splitwise in the FairShare app (Settings, or the Groups screen) to bring over every expense, payment, and balance automatically — the app creates the group for you. If you'd rather start fresh with just today's balance, the manual Opening Balance method also works.
How long does switching from Splitwise take?
With direct import, most groups take under a minute: export the CSV, pick it in the FairShare app, confirm which name is you, and the group is created automatically with every expense and balance intact. Budget a few minutes more if you're importing several groups one at a time.
Do all my group members need to download FairShare?
Not immediately — you can add them via Guest Mode as a placeholder before they've installed anything. To add expenses themselves, they'll need the Android or iOS app.
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