Roommates struggle to fairly split rent and utilities without conflict or manual tracking

People living with roommates face recurring friction over how to divide shared housing costs fairly, especially when utilities vary monthly or roommates have different usage patterns. Current solutions require manual calculations, spreadsheets, or trust-based systems that often lead to disputes, resentment, and difficulty collecting payments. The lack of a transparent, automated system creates ongoing tension and makes it hard to settle accounts cleanly when someone moves out.