# Total Return vs The Dividend Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: The Dividend Tracker at 4.8 against Total Return's 3.9. The Dividend Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Total Return's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Return sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Dividend Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Dividend Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 55 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Total Return's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Dividend Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Total Return ships an update every 2 months, The Dividend Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Return | The Dividend Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-return/id376104825/reviews) | **[4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dividend-tracker/id6443490767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nagotek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6823410046) | [The Dividend Tracker LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646477873) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Return

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-return/id376104825)

This app helps investors track their stock and ETF performance. It calculates total return, including gains, losses, dividends, and commissions, and provides annualized rates of return. Users can monitor their investment bottom line and compare performance.

**Highlights:** Calculates total investment return, Calculates annualized rate of return (CAGR), Tracks realized and unrealized gains/losses, Includes dividends and commissions, Shows current investment value and daily changes, Supports dividend reinvestment, Automated quote updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick portfolio monitoring
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Provides good overview
- 💰 Worth the subscription fee
- 📱 Usable on iPhone/iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Preferred stock symbols missing
- ❌ Mutual funds don't update price change
- 📝 Manual dividend entry is tedious
- 🔗 Lacks brokerage account linking
- 📊 Lacks simple graphs

**Reported bugs**

- Preferred stock symbols missing
- Mutual funds don't update price change
- Total return doesn't support mutual funds/ETFs
- App shuts down on iOS 5
- Inaccurate stock quotes

**Requested features**

- Ability to move stock holdings to different portfolios
- Auto dividend amount added to holdings
- Simple graphs for total return
- Link with individual brokerage accounts
- Automatic dividend entry


### The Dividend Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dividend-tracker/id6443490767)

Easily track your dividend portfolio and income on the go. Forecast earnings, view payout schedules, and visualize monthly and annual income. Offers automatic updates by linking brokerage accounts and provides tools for stock research and portfolio diversification.

**Highlights:** Track dividend income by month/year, Link brokerage accounts for automatic updates, Filter dividend dates (estimated, declared, confirmed), View holdings by portfolio, US, Canadian, UK stock support, Stock research and watchlist, Project future portfolio performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $16.95 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $170.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient dividend tracking
- 🔍 Comprehensive data and analytics
- 📅 Helpful payout calendar
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🤝 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔒 Connectivity issues with some brokerages
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🇬🇧 Limited support for non-US stocks
- 🔄 Inaccurate dividend calculations

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/gray screens on app launch
- Inability to edit portfolio holdings
- Calendar view not working
- Incorrect currency conversions
- Login/account issues

**Requested features**

- Multiple portfolio management
- Dividend DRIP tracking
- Improved mobile app functionality
- Enhanced notification system
- Expanded brokerage integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Return free?

Total Return is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Dividend Tracker free?

The Dividend Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Total Return or The Dividend Tracker?

The Dividend Tracker is rated higher. Total Return averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while The Dividend Tracker averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.

### Do Total Return or The Dividend Tracker have ads?

Neither Total Return nor The Dividend Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Total Return or The Dividend Tracker?

Total Return ships an update every 2 months, and The Dividend Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Total Return was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Dividend Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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