# iQIF vs BalanceX Pro

The clearest difference is price: BalanceX Pro at Free against iQIF's $1.99. BalanceX Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). iQIF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BalanceX Pro is free to download; iQIF costs $1.99 up front. BalanceX Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iQIF asks for nothing beyond the download.

BalanceX Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iQIF has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iQIF's written reviews are positive against 100% of BalanceX Pro's.

iQIF ships an update every 2 months, BalanceX Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iQIF | BalanceX Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqif/id386493543/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balancex-pro/id6799439610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Schramm](https://appshunter.io/developer/386493546) | [波 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799308715) |

## What reviewers say

### iQIF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqif/id386493543)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Easily create financial transactions on your mobile device and export them as QIF files for import into desktop finance applications like Quicken or GnuCash. This app focuses on mobile transaction entry, not full desktop syncing.

**Highlights:** Create transactions on iOS, Export transactions as QIF files, Import XML export of accounts, Compatible with Quicken and GnuCash, Mobile transaction entry interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and well-designed
- 🚀 Efficient transaction entry on the go
- 🔄 Seamless import into Quicken/GnuCash
- 💡 Fills an important niche for mobile finance tracking
- 📧 Convenient export via email

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with importing/exporting data
- 🐛 Problems with specific Quicken/GnuCash versions
- 🐛 Date picker issues
- 🐛 Account selection not always responsive
- 🐛 Category selection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen when choosing .gnucash import option
- No import of categories via iTunes (outdated feature)
- Memorized transactions changing Account of new transaction
- Split transactions handled awkwardly due to old memorized transactions
- Email export can be slow

**Requested features**

- Sync across multiple devices (iCloud)
- Add a starting balance to accounts
- Copying transactions
- Better editing functions (deleting entries)
- Ability to input date via keyboard


### BalanceX Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balancex-pro/id6799439610)

Track your personal finances by recording various account types, including bank, brokerage, and digital assets. Monitor your net worth, plan monthly expenses, and explore financial independence estimates. Sign in easily with email, Google, or Apple.

**Highlights:** Record bank, brokerage, digital asset, property, and liability accounts, Review net worth and trends, Plan monthly expenses, Financial independence estimates, Employee pension estimates, Multiple sign-in options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Mode Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iQIF free?

iQIF costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BalanceX Pro free?

BalanceX Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iQIF or BalanceX Pro?

BalanceX Pro is rated higher. iQIF averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while BalanceX Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iQIF or BalanceX Pro have ads?

Neither iQIF nor BalanceX Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iQIF or BalanceX Pro?

iQIF ships an update every 2 months, and BalanceX Pro every 8 days. Most recently, iQIF was updated on November 1, 2026 and BalanceX Pro on October 31, 2026.

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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.*