Bookkeeping vs Tamale RMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookkeeping
This app provides double-entry bookkeeping and invoicing for small businesses, non-profits, and clubs. It works offline and syncs data across devices using Dropbox. Manage unlimited companies and transactions with a variety of financial tools.
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Invoicing and quotations
- Offline functionality
- Dropbox synchronization
- Unlimited companies and transactions
- Multi-currency support
- PDF reports
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DOUBLE ENTRY BOOKKEEPING AND INVOICING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, OR CLUB. KEEPS WORKING EVEN WHEN THE INTERNET DOES NOT. Your data stored on your device. We have no access to your data. Pay by the month (with auto-renewable subscriptions) instead of an outright purchase. FEATURES HIGHLIGHT: No limit on the number of company books. No limit on the number of transactions. Synchronise between devices using your own Dropbox account. Built in example book so you can explore the program before making a commitment with an auto-renewable subscription. Bookkeeping is a self contained mobile bookkeeping and invoicing solution for your iPad and iPhone. It has multi-device synchronisation using Dropbox so you can work on your books on any of your devices no matter where you are or what iTunes account you use; and it supports as many or as few currencies as you need. You just need basic bookkeeping knowledge to make use of the multitude of capabilities of this program. Bookkeeping works with or without cellular coverage. Bookkeeping works wherever you are. Synchronise when you get cellular/WiFi coverage again. With Bookkeeping you have a fully functional program right on your iPad and iPhone. Bookkeeping has been used in over 40 countries including the USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and South Africa. Some of the Bookkeeping features … - Configure separate Company books for each company you operate - No limit to the number of Transactions - Invoicing , Quotations , RFQs , Purchase Orders - Email or Print all Invoices, Quotes, Orders, and Reports in convenient PDF format - Adjustments, Returns, Refunds - Supports non-standard financial periods - Recurring transactions - Cheque Book, Deposit Book, Bank Transfers - Bank Reconciliation - Import Bank Transactions - General Journal - Expense Budgeting - Configurable sales tax codes (Sales Tax, VAT Tax, Goods and Service Taxes, etc) - Multiple sales taxes per line item - Complex sales taxes (e.g. Canadian PST+GST, Philippines) - Calculate levies, duties, importation taxes - Calculate credit card merchant fees deducted from payments - Dropbox integration - Products, Services, & Inventory - Separate product prices per currency - Automatic Cost of Goods Sold calculations - Share Portfolio - Multi-Currency Support - Foreign currency transactions - Foreign currency bank accounts - Search - Job Tracking - Bank Reconciliation - Departments & Trading Names - Multi-Device Synchronisation - Configuration options to tailor to your needs - 47 PDF Reports (Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, etc) - Taxable Payments Reporting for the Australian Building and Construction industry - Australian BAS Worksheet reporting - Built in tax codes for Australian GST - Support for WET (Wine Equilisation Taxes) - GST Compliant Adjustment Notes Purchase an auto-renewable subscription to be able to enter data into this program. If you do not have a valid auto-renewable subscription, then you can load the example book and can view the information in the books. However you are required to purchase and maintain an auto-renewable subscription to enter data into the program. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The EULA, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy can be found in the About screen of this application and on our website. Privacy Policy: https://bookkeeping.warby.com/Privacy Terms of Use: https://bookkeeping.warby.com/Terms End User License Agreement: https://bookkeeping.warby.com/EULA
Tamale RMS
Access and manage all your research, notes, and important documents from anywhere. Collaborate with colleagues in real-time and make informed decisions faster. Thousands of investment professionals trust this solution for their critical data.
- Centralize critical research
- Retrieve research by company, sector, or topic
- Optimize collaboration with colleagues
- Capture meeting notes
- Share information in real-time
- Download attachments
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Access your research, models, meeting notes, important emails and attachments - anytime from anywhere in the world. You can also create notes, save ideas and update models from the road. Share information with colleagues and stay on top of everything that’s happening in real time. See why thousands of people at investment firms around the globe rely on Tamale RMS. Key features of Tamale RMS: • Centralize all of your critical research • Retrieve all research on a company, sector, topic or fund manager • Optimize collaboration with colleagues worldwide • Connect the dots faster and improve your investment decision making process Use Tamale RMS to: • Review the latest research and models from the road prior to meetings • Capture meeting notes with company management • Stay in synch with everything that’s happening both in the office and on the road • Share information with colleagues in real time • Download attachments including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PDFs App Information: • Compatible with Tamale 17.0.1+ • Create and edit content on iOS 11+ devices • Manage drafts in the app with Tamale 17.1+ and iOS 11+ • Upload images and share files to the app with Tamale 18.1+ and iOS 11+ • Take advantage of Tamale's SSO support with Tamale 18.1.1+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tamale RMS at Free against Bookkeeping's $2.99. Tamale RMS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Tamale RMS is free to download; Bookkeeping costs $2.99 up front. Bookkeeping sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Tamale RMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tamale RMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.
Bookkeeping ships an update every 3 months, Tamale RMS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Bookkeeping | Tamale RMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Warby Software Pty Ltd | Advent Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bookkeeping
Tamale RMS
Bugs and requests
Bookkeeping
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes when setting year start date
- Screen misalignment on iPad 2
- Persistent rating prompt pop-ups
- Unable to change default quantity on sale line items
- App locks when editing setup
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- Crashes when entering PIN code
- Data not retained properly
- No password/security functionality
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
Requested features
16 requests- Cloud sync across multiple iOS devices
- Receipt photo capture functionality
- Simplified version for sole traders
- Trial/demo version before purchase
- Mac application version
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- Improved reporting features (monthly sales, category reports)
- Discount application in quick entry
- Partial refund capability
- Customizable invoice headings
- Budget vs. actual comparison reports
- Payroll functionality
- Preprinted cheque support
- Better UI/UX design and color scheme
- Dashboard overview of financial position
- Invoice layout editor without HTML knowledge
- Multi-user sync capability
Tamale RMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bookkeeping
- Data Entry for 1 Month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
Tamale RMS
No in-app purchases
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