# True Balance — Track Your Money

> Personal finance tracker with customizable tapes and local data storage. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Wohnoutka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-balance/id377684634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Wohnoutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/372954100)
- Category: Finance, Business
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-balance/id377684634/reviews.md

## What is True Balance?

True Balance is an easy to use app for tracking your cash, personal or business expenses, purchases, sales, income, project costs, tax deductions, trip costs, vacation costs, or anything else and knowing your true balance.

It has 12 independent tracking tapes each with a name and color that you assign.  Also, a single tracking tape can have any number of Subtotals.  This means you can track the details of how the total is determined.    

Have you ever tried entering a long list of amounts and every time you get a different total?  Then, you need True Balance because it lets you see and scroll through all of your entries and easily correct any mistakes. You can also insert a new entry or delete an existing entry at any time and the subtotals and total are re-calculate in real time! 

SECURE
With True Balance, you don’t need to access any web site and all of your account tapes are stored locally.  You have complete control over your data.  You can Lock any individual tape and if you want, you can assign an optional password to the app.  

BACKUP AND RESTORE
All your files are backed up automatically when you backup the app.  Additionally you can backup up all of your account information to any email address with a single command.  You can use the email with the attached account files to restore your account information.  You can also transfer your account information to any other device that has the True Balance App.  

EASY TO USE
This app is easy to use because it has a large custom keyboard for a quick and easy touch and a decimal slider to let you choose the number of digits (0-4) after the decimal point in the totals.

FEATURES & BENEFITS SUMMARY
•  12 account tapes for all your needs
•  Tape names & colors for easy id
•  Backup & restore to any device with app 
•  Large numeric keyboard for easy entry
•  Keyboard clicks for audible confirm
•  Volume control for quiet locations
•  Mute mode when full silence is desired
•  Backspace key for ease of data entry
•  View and correct any entry at any time
•  Insert new entries
•  Delete unwanted entries 
•  Decimal point slider for 0-4 places
•  Scrolling list to view all entries
•  “See All” to get to any entry quickly
•  Optional password for security
•  Optional individual Account Lock
•  Email report to yourself or anyone else
•  iPad support

## Key features

- 12 independent tracking tapes
- Customizable tape names and colors
- Real-time subtotals and total recalculation
- View and correct entries
- Insert or delete entries
- Local data storage
- Backup and restore functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-balance/id377684634/reviews.md

### 5/5 — December spending

*2024-12-29*

Dec

### 5/5 — Like new full screen

*2024-04-01*

This release uses the full screen on both the iPhone and iPad. Great app even better now! App is better than ever!! Would be lost without it! Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Simply Fantastic App

*2021-02-03*

Simply Fantastic App

### 5/5 — Report

*2021-01-15*

Simple easy and fast way to keep track of expensives

### 5/5 — Intuitive but with Good Support

*2020-06-12*

I bought the upgraded Pro app. It was simple to figure out but I had a question which was answered in 24 hours. I bought this to use for a rehab project and it is perfect.

### 5/5 — Like new full screen

*2019-09-18, version 7.1*

This release uses the full screen on both the iPhone and iPad.  Great app even better now!     

App is better than ever!!  Would be lost without it!  Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Well worth the price

*2019-05-26*

Great app and very easy to use.  Well worth the price.

### 5/5 — MCJ

*2019-05-20*

Absolutely the Greatest! This is my go to calculator App. I sell in the financial industry and my numbers have to be spot on. Get it or you are missing out!

### 5/5 — I love this App

*2018-10-15*

This App has helped me keep my projects at a glance all the time.

### 3/5 — Needs additions

*2018-09-24*

Love the app. I’m Remoldeling a house to track expenses. It perfect but wish app would tack the dates of my entries. Otherwise just fine. Three stars

**Developer response:** The date your make the entry is automatically maintained by the app.  To see the date, use the "Report with Date" option in ACTIONS.

BTW, if you want to manage the date, try Account Balance Now Lite.  It is free to try, and can be upgraded to unlimited entries, with an in-app Purchase.

## Frequently asked questions about True Balance

### What does True Balance do?

True Balance is a personal finance application designed to help you track all your cash, expenses, income, and purchases. It allows you to manage personal or business accounts, project costs, tax deductions, and even trip or vacation expenses, providing you with a clear understanding of your true financial balance.

### What are the key features of True Balance?

Key features include 12 independent tracking tapes with customizable names and colors, the ability to add subtotals within tapes, and real-time recalculation of totals as you add, edit, or delete entries. It also offers secure local data storage, backup and restore options, and a user-friendly interface with a large numeric keyboard.

### Is True Balance free to use?

Yes, True Balance is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is True Balance compatible with?

The application is designed for mobile devices and explicitly mentions iPad support. It allows you to transfer your account information to any other device that has the True Balance App installed.

### How does True Balance ensure data security?

True Balance prioritizes data security by storing all your account tapes locally on your device, meaning no web access is required. You have complete control over your data. Additionally, you can lock individual tapes and assign an optional password to the entire app for enhanced protection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2 — 2022-09-25

Fix for issues of running with IOS 16

### 7.1 — 2018-09-22

- Name change from Money Trail to True Balance
- Resolve issue of slow "See All" selection

### 7.0 — 2018-04-01

- New icon
- Full support for iPad
- Volume Control
- Lock Tape added
- Full Screen on iPhones
- Swipe to next tape

### 6.0 — 2017-09-24

- Fix bug with iOS 11
- Now with 12 accounts
- Easier account selection

### 5.0 — 2017-01-11

- New Name and icon
- "See All" for quick view
- Custom colors
-Backup/restore

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All apps by Robert Wohnoutka: https://appshunter.io/developer/372954100

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