What is Default Split in Splitorium?

Default Split is a preset expense splitting template for your group. Instead of manually choosing who pays what percentage every time, you save it once and Splitorium uses that split automatically for new expenses.

Can I split expenses unevenly in Splitorium?

Yes! Splitorium supports even splits, percentage splits, weighted shares, and exact amounts. With Default Split, you can save your preferred uneven split (like 40/30/30) and use it automatically.

Default Split: Save Your Splitting Template Once, Use Forever

You live with two roommates. Your rent is $3,000. One person has the bigger room, so you split it 40/30/30 instead of evenly.

Every month, when you add the rent expense, you have to:

Tap "Add Expense"
Enter the amount
Select "Percentage Split"
Set Alice to 40%
Set Bob to 30%
Set yourself to 30%
Save

And if you mess up? You have to edit and do it again.

Splitorium's Default Split saves that template once. After that? One tap. Done.

Configure your split once. Use it forever. Never select percentages again.

What Is Default Split?

Default Split is a group-level preset that defines how expenses should be divided. When you create a new expense, Splitorium automatically uses this template instead of making you configure it manually.

Key Features

One-time setup: Configure once, use for all expenses
Percentage or weighted shares: "40/30/30" or "4 shares / 3 shares / 3 shares"
Override when needed: Switch to even, exact, or manual split for any expense
Works offline: Part of Splitorium's offline-first architecture

Split Types Explained

Before diving into Default Split, let's clarify the split types Splitorium supports:

Split Type	How It Works	Example ($300 expense)
Even	Divide equally among participants	$100 each (3 people)
Percentage	Specify exact % for each person (must total 100%)	40% = $120, 30% = $90, 30% = $90
Weighted	Assign "shares" — ratio-based splitting	4:3:3 shares = $120, $90, $90
Exact	Manually enter each person's exact amount	$150, $100, $50

Default Split works with Percentage and Weighted — the two types where the ratio stays consistent regardless of the total amount.

Why You Need Default Split

The Roommate Scenario

You and 2 roommates share expenses. Rent is always 40/30/30. Utilities are always 40/30/30. Internet is always 40/30/30.

Without Default Split: Configure the same 40/30/30 manually for every expense. Every. Single. Time.

With Default Split: Set it once. Every new expense automatically uses your preset. Takes 2 seconds instead of 30.

Alice 40%

Bob 30%

You 30%

The Income-Based Split

Couples sometimes split expenses based on income ratio. If one earns 60% of household income, they pay 60% of shared expenses.

Default Split makes this automatic. Set it once when you move in together.

The "Main Person Pays More" Setup

On a group trip, sometimes the organizer takes on extra costs. Set a default where they pay a larger share, and don't argue about it at every restaurant.

How to Set Up Default Split

Open group settings

Go to your group and tap the gear icon or "Group Settings"
Find "Default Split"

It's in the group configuration section
Choose distribution type

Select "Percentage" or "Weighted Shares"
Set values for each member

Enter percentages (must total 100%) or share values
Save

Your default is now active for all new expenses

Using Default Split Day-to-Day

Once configured, here's what adding an expense looks like:

Tap "Add Expense"
Enter amount and description
"Default Split" is already selected
Save

That's it. Your preset percentages are applied automatically. The split selector shows 5 options now:

Default Split ✓ (your preset — selected by default)
Even
Percentage
Weighted
Exact

Want to override for a specific expense? Just tap a different option. Your default is still saved for next time.

How This Compares to Splitwise

Splitwise doesn't have Default Split. Every expense requires manual participant and split configuration.

Action	Splitorium	Splitwise
Add monthly rent (40/30/30)	✅ One tap (preset)	❌ Configure manually
Add weekly groceries (40/30/30)	✅ One tap (preset)	❌ Configure manually
Add utility bill (40/30/30)	✅ One tap (preset)	❌ Configure manually
Time per expense	✅ ~5 seconds	❌ ~30 seconds

Over a year of roommate expenses, that time adds up. Default Split removes the friction.

Percentage vs. Weighted: Which to Choose?

Use Percentage When:

You have exact percentages in mind (40/30/30)
Your agreement is percentage-based ("I pay 60%")
You want precise control

Use Weighted Shares When:

Ratios are easier to think about (4:3:3 shares)
You might add/remove people and want ratios to adjust
Your agreement is share-based ("I pay double")

Pro tip: Weighted shares are often simpler to communicate. "Alice pays 2 shares, everyone else pays 1 share" is clearer than "Alice pays 40%, Bob pays 30%, Charlie pays 30%."

Real-World Use Cases

                    Where Default Split Shines
                    Roommates with unequal rooms: Bigger room = bigger share
Couples with income gap: Split based on earnings ratio
Business partners: Expenses divided by ownership stake
Group houses: 5 people, complex room size differences
Shared car expenses: Split by usage/mileage ratio
Friend groups with "the planner": Organizer pays extra, others split the rest

                

Combining with Other Features

Default Split works seamlessly with other Splitorium features:

Recurring Expenses: Set monthly rent with Default Split, automate it to repeat on the 1st
Virtual Users: Include virtual users in your preset split
Family Mode: Families can have their own default splits
Offline Support: Default Split works offline — syncs when you're back online

Stop Configuring the Same Split Repeatedly

If you've ever thought "I split everything the same way, why do I have to set it up every time?" — Default Split is for you.

Splitorium makes expense splitting as fast as it should be. Configure once. Use forever.