Frequently Asked Questions

YatraYaar makes splitting travel expenses easy. Create a trip, add your friends, log expenses as you go, and the app automatically calculates who owes what. You can split expenses equally, by custom amounts, or by percentage. The app minimizes the number of payments needed between friends using a smart debt settlement algorithm.

Yes, YatraYaar is completely free — no subscription fees, hidden costs, or advertisements. All features including expense splitting, itinerary planning, group chat, and document storage are available at no cost. Free forever.

YatraYaar is specifically designed for group travel in India. Beyond expense splitting like Splitwise, it includes trip-specific features like day-by-day itinerary planning, real-time group chat, travel document storage, and multi-payer support for hotel bookings. Everything you need for group travel in one free app — no premium tier required.

YatraYaar works perfectly for any group travel — friends, family, colleagues, or mixed groups. Whether it's a weekend getaway with college friends or a large family vacation, the app helps everyone track and split travel expenses fairly without awkward conversations.

YatraYaar uses a smart greedy algorithm that minimizes the number of transactions needed to settle all debts. Instead of complex A→B→C payment chains, it calculates the simplest set of payments so everyone is settled — showing each person exactly who they pay and how much.

YatraYaar requires an internet connection for real-time sync and chat features. However, you can view previously loaded trip data offline. The app automatically reconnects and syncs everything when you're back online — useful in remote areas like Spiti Valley or Ladakh.

You can invite friends by searching their phone number or name if they're already on YatraYaar. You can also share a trip invite link via WhatsApp — they can use it to join the trip even if they haven't installed the app yet. This makes it easy to get everyone on board before departure.

Yes. YatraYaar uses JWT authentication with refresh tokens and replay-attack protection. You can view and manage all your active logged-in devices from the account settings, and sign out from everywhere with a single tap — useful if your phone is ever lost or stolen.

YatraYaar supports three split types: Equal split — everyone pays the same amount; Custom amounts — set exact amounts per person; and By percentage — split proportionally. It also supports multi-payer expenses for when two people share a payment for one expense like a hotel booking.

YatraYaar supports groups of any size — from a quick trip with 3 friends to a large family reunion with 20+ members. The debt settlement algorithm scales efficiently regardless of group size and always finds the minimum number of payments needed.

Yes! YatraYaar includes Document Storage — you can upload hotel booking PDFs, train tickets, bus confirmations, and receipts directly into your trip. Files are stored securely on Cloudinary and accessible by all group members. Only the uploader and trip admins can delete documents.

Yes, YatraYaar works for international trips. While the app is built with Indian travellers in mind and uses INR by default, you can use it to track any travel expenses. Just log all amounts in a consistent currency your group agrees on. Built-in currency conversion is not available yet, but it's on the roadmap!

YatraYaar is a tracking app, not a payments app. It tells you exactly who owes whom and how much, then you settle up using UPI, GPay, PhonePe, cash, or any method you prefer. Once paid, simply mark the debt as settled in the app with an optional note — the group's balances update instantly.

Yes! YatraYaar includes a full day-by-day trip planner. The app auto-generates days from your travel dates so you start with a ready-made structure. Every group member can add and edit events — sightseeing, food, transport, and more — and changes sync in real-time for the whole group.

No. YatraYaar is a tracking app, not a payments app. It tells you exactly who owes whom and how much, then you settle up externally using UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), cash, or any method you prefer. Once paid, simply mark the debt as settled in the app — the balances update instantly for everyone.