# Total Return vs Snowball Analytics

The clearest difference is rating: Snowball Analytics at 4.8 against Total Return's 3.9. Snowball Analytics also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 37). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Return sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Snowball Analytics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snowball Analytics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snowball Analytics has 2.2K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Total Return's written reviews are positive against 90% of Snowball Analytics's.

Total Return ships an update every 2 months, Snowball Analytics weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Return | Snowball Analytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-return/id376104825/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball-analytics/id6463484375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 21 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nagotek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6823410046) | [Snowball Analytics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704461538) |

## 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


### Snowball Analytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball-analytics/id6463484375)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Manage and analyze your investment portfolios from multiple brokerage accounts. Track dividends, monitor cash flow, and reveal actual returns with in-depth analytics. Supports multi-currency portfolios and global exchanges.

**Highlights:** Consolidate multiple brokerage accounts, Track dividends and coupon income, Monitor cash flow and set financial goals, Analyze actual returns and broker commissions, Support for multi-currency and international investments, Intuitive interface for easy management, Secure and anonymous user data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $7.99 | per month |
| Investor | $14.99 | per month |
| Expert | $24.99 | per month |
| Starter | $79.99 | per year |
| Investor | $149.99 | per year |
| Expert | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient portfolio tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Detailed analytics and forecasting
- 🔍 Comprehensive dividend tracking
- 📊 Helpful visualization tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with some brokers
- 🕰️ Delayed data updates
- 💰 Subscription fees may be high for some
- 🤔 Confusing user interface in certain areas

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect portfolio valuations
- Syncing issues with certain brokerages

**Requested features**

- Add crypto and real estate tracking
- Improve manual data import/editing capabilities
- Implement multi-language support
- Develop iPad and desktop versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Return free?

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

### Is Snowball Analytics free?

Snowball Analytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Total Return or Snowball Analytics?

Snowball Analytics is rated higher. Total Return averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Snowball Analytics averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Total Return or Snowball Analytics have ads?

Neither Total Return nor Snowball Analytics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Total Return or Snowball Analytics?

Total Return ships an update every 2 months, and Snowball Analytics weekly. Most recently, Total Return was updated on October 24, 2026 and Snowball Analytics on October 25, 2026.

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