How to Use the Bill-Splitter App

Splitting expenses among friends, family, or colleagues can be a hassle, but the Bill-Splitter app makes it straightforward and stress-free. Follow this step-by-step guide to manage your shared expenses effortlessly.

Step 1: Create a New Group

The first step in using the Bill-Splitter app is to create a group for your event or activity.

• Go to the "Add Group" Section: On the main page, click on the "Add Group" option to get started.
• Fill in the Group Details:
• Group/Event Name: Enter a meaningful name for your group, like "Birthday Dinner" or "Vacation Trip".
• Currency: Select the currency you'll be using for tracking expenses.
• Event Date: Pick the date of your event to organize expenses by date.
• Add Participants: List all the people who are involved in the event. You can easily add or remove members from the group.
• Save the Group: Once you've added all the details, click on "Create Group" to save your group information.

Step 2: Adding Expenses

Now that your group is set up, it's time to add expenses that need to be shared among the members.

• Enter Expense Information:
• Expense Name: Give a brief description of the expense (e.g., "Dinner at the Restaurant").
• Amount: Enter the total amount for that expense.
• Category: Choose an appropriate category, such as "Food," "Transport," "Accommodation," or add a custom category if necessary.
• Select the Members Involved: You can divide the expense equally among all members or choose specific members who are involved in that expense.
• Save the Expense: Click on the "Add Expense" button to save the entry. Repeat the process for each expense as needed.

Step 3: Track Your Expenses

As you continue to add expenses, the Bill-Splitter app provides an organized way to track and review them.

• Expense Summary: View a detailed list of all expenses in your group. Each entry will show the amount spent and who participated.
• Expense Breakdown by Category: See a summary of how much was spent in each category, helping you understand where the money is going.
• Visual Overview: The app provides a visual representation like pie charts, showing the distribution of expenses across different categories.

Step 4: Sharing the Expense Report

Once the expenses are logged, it's easy to share the expense details with the group members.

• Generate a Shareable Link: Create a unique link to share with your group members. This link lets them view the expense summary and their share of the costs.
• WhatsApp Sharing Option: You can directly share the link through WhatsApp to prompt everyone to add their expenses or check their balances.

Step 5: Editing and Updating Information

The Bill-Splitter app allows you to make adjustments if there are any changes in the group or expenses.

• Edit Group Information: Update group names, add or remove participants, or change the currency as needed.
• Modify Expenses: If you need to correct or update an expense, simply edit or delete the entry from the expense list.

Step 6: Settle Up with the Group

When the event is over, the app makes it simple to settle all expenses.

• Final Settlement: See a summary of who owes what to whom, making it easy to handle payments between group members.
• Track Payments: Mark expenses as "settled" when someone pays their share, keeping everyone on the same page.

Conclusion

The Bill-Splitter app is a powerful tool that simplifies managing and dividing group expenses. With features like easy group creation, expense tracking, detailed summaries, and convenient sharing options, you'll never have to worry about complicated calculations again. It's perfect for trips, parties, dinners, or any occasion where you need to split costs fairly.