# Morningstar Investor vs Tip Calculator₊

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tip Calculator₊ at none against Morningstar Investor's 2. Tip Calculator₊ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%). Morningstar Investor's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 3) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morningstar Investor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Tip Calculator₊ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Morningstar Investor against 4.0 for Tip Calculator₊. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morningstar Investor has 7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Morningstar Investor's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tip Calculator₊'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morningstar Investor | Tip Calculator₊ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morningstar-investor/id310716163/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-calculator/id6794943708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morningstar, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310716166) | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) |

## What reviewers say

### Morningstar Investor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morningstar-investor/id310716163)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app provides expert investment analysis and tools to refine your strategy and maximize returns. Monitor markets, access comprehensive data on stocks and funds, track your portfolio, and stay updated with the latest financial news and commentary.

**Highlights:** Portfolio monitoring tools, Security search and watchlists, Independent analysis and ratings, Global market data and index performance, Real-time security quotes, Top gainers, losers, and active securities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Free Then Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| 7 Days Free Then Annually | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent data and analysis
- 👍 Customizable portfolio tracking
- 📊 Useful market and company insights
- 🗒️ High-quality research and reports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔒 Cumbersome login process
- 🕰️ Slow data updates and portfolio syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Portfolio data not updating correctly
- Watchlist management features not working
- Frequent login issues and errors
- App freezes and crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit portfolios and watchlists
- Implement Face ID/Touch ID for faster login
- Improve mobile-friendly layout and navigation
- Expand premium content access within the app


### Tip Calculator₊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-calculator/id6794943708)

This app quickly calculates tips and splits bills accurately, even for complex scenarios. It offers live updates as you type, a custom keypad, and a unique design. All features are free and available offline, prioritizing user privacy with no data collection.

**Highlights:** Live totals as you type, Exact bill splitting, Adjustable rounding and tip presets, Bill history with saved details, Shareable receipt export, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morningstar Investor free?

Morningstar Investor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tip Calculator₊ free?

Tip Calculator₊ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Morningstar Investor or Tip Calculator₊?

Tip Calculator₊ is rated higher. Morningstar Investor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Tip Calculator₊ averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Morningstar Investor or Tip Calculator₊ have ads?

Neither Morningstar Investor nor Tip Calculator₊ shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*