It started on a sunny morning in Singapore.
We were headed to a concert with a small crew. Coffee on the table, tickets in the pocket, and my friend—bless him—pinch‑zooming a Google Sheet on his phone to log Taxi to Marina Bay” and split the bill.
The vibe went from sing‑along to spreadsheet help desk in seconds.
So we did what tired travelers do: searched the app stores.
- The polished ones wanted monthly or yearly subscriptions. We only needed help for this one trip.
- The “free” ones were either packed with ads or required too much setup.
- Most felt like homework with extra steps.
That’s when the idea landed, somewhere between a hawker stall and the concert gates: make a tiny tool for us.
On a napkin, I scribbled the whole flow:
- Add an expense.
- Choose who paid.
- Split fairly.
- Done.
No formulas, no weird categories, no lectures. Just obvious, kind math that works while you’re moving.
We used that first version in Singapore—and the trip stayed joyful. No more awkward phone‑around‑the‑table moments. Our friends asked to keep it, so we tidied it up, gave it paws, and shared it.
If you’ve ever been the spreadsheet friend, this app is our hug to you.
What we believe:
- One‑trip friendly. Useful when you need it, quiet when you don’t.
- Friendly for all ages. Parents, cash payers, and sleepy thumbs welcome.
- Obvious on a bus. Big type, clear actions, no tutorials.
- Free for travelers, forever. The essentials shouldn’t be gated by a subscription.
Today, FlyRacoons is the little companion we wished existed in Singapore. We built it for us, then for our friends—and now it’s yours.
If this resonates, open the app, start a trip, and keep walking. If it doesn’t, that’s okay. We’re probably reading maps upside down somewhere.
Thank you for reading! Here is a funny racoon meme to end this story.
