Not-so-simple math???
I’ve been using this app for years and have loved it for the most part but....
Guys, calculators have been around for 50 years and up to this point, have done addition and subtraction with reliable error-free results. The phantom penny here and there issue NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!! Go dissect an old Casio or Texas Instruments unit from the 80’s if you have to.
While you’re at it, PLEASE check whatever logic you’re using in the Recurring feature, because the monthly logic that loads the payments isn’t working correct there either. Sometimes 30 days, sometimes 35 days, sometimes I have to go in and reset every date just to force them to come over.
Guys, calculators have been around for 50 years and up to this point, have done addition and subtraction with reliable error-free results. The phantom penny here and there issue NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!! Go dissect an old Casio or Texas Instruments unit from the 80’s if you have to.
While you’re at it, PLEASE check whatever logic you’re using in the Recurring feature, because the monthly logic that loads the payments isn’t working correct there either. Sometimes 30 days, sometimes 35 days, sometimes I have to go in and reset every date just to force them to come over.
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Could be a Great App - 2 issues that totally bug though
This has the potential to be a great app. I have been using it steadily for a couple of months. Easy to use - low learning curve and most everything is intuitive. I’ve upgraded to the Dropbox and multiple account features - both excellent add-ons with one MASSIVE caveat - you can’t change your Dropbox info after the initial setup. Due to some unforeseen issues, I had to change my Dropbox account. All the other apps I have that linked to Dropbox allow me to easily update my login info. This app does not - just an error that it can’t login. Duh - I know that. Why won’t you let me update my info? This is virtually a killer for me since I can no longer sync across devices.
Additionally It seems that they are no longer supporting the app. I sent several emails asking about this issue with absolutely no response at all. Sure they take your money though.
I’m posting this review in hopes it will get their attention and they will fix this defect.
My one other gripe - the iPad version doesn’t have a landscape mode. This should be a standard for all iPad apps that have input from a keyboard as almost all keyboards default the iPad itself to landscape. This isn’t critical (like the Dropbox issue) but seems like a lack of forethought.
Additionally It seems that they are no longer supporting the app. I sent several emails asking about this issue with absolutely no response at all. Sure they take your money though.
I’m posting this review in hopes it will get their attention and they will fix this defect.
My one other gripe - the iPad version doesn’t have a landscape mode. This should be a standard for all iPad apps that have input from a keyboard as almost all keyboards default the iPad itself to landscape. This isn’t critical (like the Dropbox issue) but seems like a lack of forethought.
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My Favorite App
I wanted to try this app for a little bit before posting a review. I. Love. It. Some people on here probably grew up tracking purchases in a checkbook. I did not.
Finally, I got sick of overdrafting, or living paycheck to paycheck. ACH payments aren’t instantaneous, and my water bill had to be paid with a check. And the utilities guy wouldn’t cash the checks until he had three or four at a time!
I could probably fly by the seat of my pants as a teenager with my finances, but I now have two kids with activities fees and dances and field trips and it’s nice to know how much money I actually have as opposed to what the current balance is on my checking.
Also, the ability to upload images is priceless. We recently opened an HSA, and I’ve been able to upload digital receipts of copays or prescriptions.
I cannot stress enough how important it is as a millennial to have this app. It helped me get my finances under control, and now I’m getting out of debt as opposed to drowning in it. My husband and I haven’t used credit cards in a year, because now there are no more “surprises” that we have to make up for. We know how much money we have at all times. Love love love it. Worth every penny for the extras, too.
Finally, I got sick of overdrafting, or living paycheck to paycheck. ACH payments aren’t instantaneous, and my water bill had to be paid with a check. And the utilities guy wouldn’t cash the checks until he had three or four at a time!
I could probably fly by the seat of my pants as a teenager with my finances, but I now have two kids with activities fees and dances and field trips and it’s nice to know how much money I actually have as opposed to what the current balance is on my checking.
Also, the ability to upload images is priceless. We recently opened an HSA, and I’ve been able to upload digital receipts of copays or prescriptions.
I cannot stress enough how important it is as a millennial to have this app. It helped me get my finances under control, and now I’m getting out of debt as opposed to drowning in it. My husband and I haven’t used credit cards in a year, because now there are no more “surprises” that we have to make up for. We know how much money we have at all times. Love love love it. Worth every penny for the extras, too.
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FINALLY
I have tried multiple budget apps over the years and have finally found one that is exactly what I needed. Simple, quick to setup, very user-friendly. If I had to make a suggestion it would be to give the user a choice of what icon they would like to see. For instance, every time you “Add” or “Edit” it automatically displays a piggybank. A blue one at that. I don’t want to see a blue piggybank icon for my credit card that I owe $2,000 on. Clearly I have no use for any colored piggybank because I can’t save because I made the mistake of using credit cards. ;)
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Was perfect...
I got this app and sung its praises!!! My very favorite part was the recurring transactions. I set it up so every friday (payday) I’d make 1/4 payment to all of our bills. It really helped me not forget any of the vital ones. It made living paycheck to paycheck just a little easier. Then suddenly my recurring transactions stopped showing up. I cannot get them to come up on Friday anymore. Sometimes they all pop up on a random day in the middle of the next week. I tried deleting and reentering them all again. No change. I really really loved this app in helping me to remember everything I needed to do. Please please fix this glitch! If it gets fixed I’ll readjust my stars.
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Could use a few additions
I have been using this app for 6+ years and have loved it. The downfall is the option to add recurring payments. One would think you could add the payment & insert the date that the payment is to be applied to your account but it only allows you to use the date that you input the information. Even after entering it then returning to the recurring screen it allows you the change the date but then doesn’t save the change. So you have to input the information the first time on the actual date of the payment. BUT even then it doesn’t show in the transaction screen on the correct date. It’s frustrating and makes zero sense. My suggestion would be to allow the date to be set & immediately pull to the transaction screen so you can see the upcoming payment. Seems like an easy and reasonable fix. At this point the recurring payment tab is an inept feature.
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Math is off on a math app
I love the interface of this app, it works well with everything I need. Complete and total perfect checkbook register, complete with the easy add of recurring bills/income.
Unfortunately, the math doesn't add up! It hits it right about 75% of the time.. But when it's wrong, it sends me into a math checking frenzy!! And sure enough, it ends up with me adding in a few cents here and there to make it a "correct" balance. A problem I see from other review as well. This is super frustrating when I am trying to follow my budget as well..
Math, being the point of this app, should not have errors. I have used this app for 4 years, maybe? I am just now writing a review because I went to put a 1 cent error fix in, and the total went from 74 cents to 76 cents. What the heck?
For the most part, the app is amazing. The math not adding... 1-2 cents adds up fast!!
Unfortunately, the math doesn't add up! It hits it right about 75% of the time.. But when it's wrong, it sends me into a math checking frenzy!! And sure enough, it ends up with me adding in a few cents here and there to make it a "correct" balance. A problem I see from other review as well. This is super frustrating when I am trying to follow my budget as well..
Math, being the point of this app, should not have errors. I have used this app for 4 years, maybe? I am just now writing a review because I went to put a 1 cent error fix in, and the total went from 74 cents to 76 cents. What the heck?
For the most part, the app is amazing. The math not adding... 1-2 cents adds up fast!!
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Excellent app
I think this is a great app. It’s the first checkbook app I feel is easy to use and provides the information I’m looking for. One suggestion I have is to make it easier to be across devices. There is an option to back up to Dropbox which I’m going to use, but I would prefer to back up to cloud. If I could back up to cloud I could use it on all my devices and that’s ultimately what I’m looking for. It’s not enough to stop me from using the app, but if I find a different one with a similar interface that allows cross device usage I would switch. For now I really like the customization options and ease of use. I highly recommend this app.
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Not enough help
I just downloaded this app a few hours ago, but I find there’s just not enough help on the “help” tab. It says it’s so easy to use, but I can’t figure out parts of it.
I’ve used a lot of different programs quite successfully, but this one is not the easy program they say it is.
A bit more info would be very helpful.
I’ve used a lot of different programs quite successfully, but this one is not the easy program they say it is.
A bit more info would be very helpful.
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Jdscott612
I am replacing iReconcile, which is no longer supported by the developer, and am having a hard time to ding a comparable app. First, I love the looks of this checkbook app. It’s easy to use and looks great. I would give it 5 stars if it had a look ahead option to show recurring transactions in the register. It is the only thing keeping me from upgrading g to the paid version and using this app. I contacted the developer and this is not a planned upgrade. Too bad because I have seen a lot of reviews of checkbook apps from people looking to replace iReconcile and this was one of the best features of the program. Only one app has it now and I don’t like the looks of the register (too small) and it’s not as easy to marked transactions as cleared. Please add a look ahead feature to this app and I will change my review to 5 stars and buy the paid version, but most importantly start using this app at the beginning of the year.
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