Comparison

iA Mobile vs ClairBudget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iA Mobile

Manage your group insurance benefits and monitor your retirement savings and investments. Submit claims, track reimbursements, check drug coverage, and view investment performance. Access your financial information anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Submit insurance claims securely
  • Track claims and reimbursements
  • Check prescription drug coverage
  • Monitor retirement savings and investments
  • View investment performance
  • Make voluntary contributions
  • Use smartphone as insurance card
Features
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iA Mobile makes it easy for you focus on your goals by always having your information at your fingertips! Take advantage of your group insurance benefits and monitor your retirement savings and investments at iA Financial Group. With iA Mobile, you can: GROUP INSURANCE - Submit your claims securely - Send photos of your receipts, if required - Track your claims - Use your health spending account to reimburse the unpaid portion of a claim - Check the eligibility of healthcare providers - Check your prescription drug coverage - Estimate the amount you will be reimbursed for your prescription drugs - Find pharmacies that offer the prescription drug you are looking for and compare prices* - Use your smartphone as a group insurance card - Obtain proof of travel insurance** - Produce the list of expenses for your income tax return The functionalities in iA Mobile vary based on the plan chosen by your employer. ** WebRx users outside Quebec can view the price of the medication they are searching for in each pharmacy found. In Quebec, WebRx does not provide prices per pharmacy; instead it provides an average provincial price for each drug being searched. ** Obtain proof of travel insurance if your group insurance plan covers emergency medical care received outside of Canada GROUP SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT - See how much you have saved to date - Track your progress toward your retirement goal - See the return on your investments - Make voluntary contributions to your group RRSP, group TFSA or VRSP - See your transaction history - Make sure that your investment asset mix still matches your investor profile - Designate or change your beneficiaries INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT - View your investment balance - See your personal rates of return for each contract - Consult your electronic documents You must be registered for My Client Space to take full advantage of iA Mobile. To learn more about iA Mobile, go to ia.ca/iamobile.

About

ClairBudget

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ClairBudget — Smart & Simple Budget Management Take control of your finances with ClairBudget, an intuitive budgeting app designed to help you achieve your financial goals. Key Features : * Flexible Budgeting — Create personalized budgets (income/expenses) with daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom cycles. Real-time tracking with visual progress bars. * Transactions & Reports — Record every transaction with notes and receipt photos. Visualize your spending habits with category-based donut charts. * Recurring Transactions (Premium) — Automate fixed expenses (rent, salary, subscriptions). Configurable by day, week, month, or year with custom intervals. * Smart Reminders (Premium) — Daily in-app reminder to keep your budgets updated. Notifications for recurring transactions and monthly budget achievements. * Advanced Backups (Premium) — Schedule automatic backups (weekly or daily). Local storage, iCloud, or easy sharing. Full file management. * Multilingual & Multi-Currency — French, English, Spanish, Italian. Currencies: CAD, EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, JPY, XOF, MAD. * Flexible Exports — Download your data in CSV or JSON for external analysis. * Modern Design — Clean and smooth interface, optimized for iOS. Your data stays 100% private and stored on your device — no account required. Read Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iA Mobile4 screens
ClairBudget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iA Mobile at none against ClairBudget's 4. iA Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). ClairBudget's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClairBudget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iA Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iA Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, ClairBudget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iA Mobile versus ClairBudget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriA MobileClairBudget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (260 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings260 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndustrielle Alliance, Assurance et services financiers inc.Jaime N'daywell

Bugs and requests

iA Mobile

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on login attempts
  • Authentication fails despite correct credentials
  • Face recognition not working reliably
  • Password not saving when selected
  • App closes unexpectedly after authentication
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  • Language defaults to French after updates
  • Saved credentials disappear after updates
  • Claims cannot be submitted through app
  • PDF forms cannot be downloaded on mobile
  • Direct deposit information requires constant re-entry
  • App shows services unavailable frequently
  • Investment data not updating after market close
  • Claim submission requires notifications enabled
  • App becomes non-functional after recent updates
  • Deposit information upload takes 2-5 days to process
  • Documents not displaying completely
  • Slow app performance during peak times

Requested features

16 requests
  • iPad/tablet version with landscape mode support
  • Unit price and share quantity details for investments
  • Coverage balance tracking (physio, massage, etc.)
  • Auto/home insurance integration
  • Life insurance product visibility
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  • Investment performance charts and projections
  • Password save functionality
  • Apple Wallet card support
  • Direct withdrawal options
  • Multi-account Face ID support
  • Real-time unit share price updates
  • PDF download capability within app
  • Automatic payment method saving
  • Detailed transaction history
  • Investment comparison tools
  • Better tax document information

ClairBudget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iA Mobile

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ClairBudget

Subscriptions3
  • Plan mensuel$1.991 Month
  • Plan semi annuel$4.996 Months
  • Plan annuel$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is iA Mobile free?
iA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClairBudget free?
ClairBudget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iA Mobile or ClairBudget have ads?
Neither iA Mobile nor ClairBudget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iA Mobile or ClairBudget?
iA Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and ClairBudget every 4 days. Most recently, iA Mobile was updated on October 16, 2026 and ClairBudget on October 1, 2026.

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