Comparison

Projections vs Retirement Advisor

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

Head to head
About

Projections

This app helps you plan for retirement by allowing you to input your assets, income, spending, and contributions. It provides real-time updates on how adjustments affect your savings goals, offering confidence in your financial future.

Highlights
  • Create retirement projections
  • Manual or guided setup
  • Real-time impact analysis
  • Input assets, income, spending
  • Track contributions
  • Confidence in financial future
Features
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Planning for retirement can be overwhelming. "How much do I need to save in order to retire?" Well, that depends... when do you want to retire? How much do you want to spend in retirement? When do you want to spend it? You probably want to spend more early in retirement than later. Do you have a pension? How much debt do you have? So many variables. Projections simplifies the complicated task of retirement planning. Create a new projection with a guide or start with a blank slate and enter your assets, income, spending and contributions manually. You can see the impacts of every slight adjustment to your projection in real time so it's easy to identify how much you need to save in order to support the amount you intend to spend. This will give you confidence that your future is on solid ground and that your family and estate will be cared for by the assets that you leave behind. Projections is supported with Ads. (A Subscription can be purchased to remove ads) To view our terms of use and privacy policy please visit the link below: https://1010consulting.ca/apps/projections/ProjectionsPrivacyPolicy

About

Retirement Advisor

Plan your financial future with a powerful savings and retirement simulator. Get year-by-year projections, test early retirement scenarios, and optimize Social Security claims. Visualize savings growth and understand the impact of taxes and contributions.

Highlights
  • Retirement savings projections
  • Early retirement scenario testing
  • Social Security optimization
  • Savings growth visualization
  • Tax and penalty calculations
  • Income and expense breakdown
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The Ultimate Early Retirement & Savings Planner Tired of guessing whether you'll achieve your dream retirement? Retirement Advisor provides the clarity and detailed analysis you need to confidently manage your financial future, whether you're aiming for FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) or simply seeking peace of mind. Know Your Future: Answers to Your Biggest Questions Stop wondering and start planning. Our powerful simulator gives you essential financial insights: • How long will my retirement savings last? Get a clear, year-by-year projection. • Can I afford an early retirement? Test different scenarios to find your freedom date. • When is the optimal time to claim Social Security? Maximize your lifetime benefits. • Am I saving enough? See exactly how your current contributions affect your future. Powerful Features for Comprehensive Planning Retirement Advisor doesn't just calculate; it offers a detailed, holistic view of your financial journey. • Intuitive Dashboard: Get a summary view of your total savings, projected lifespan, and retirement success rate at a glance. • Interactive Savings Chart: Visualize the growth and depletion of your savings with an interactive chart. Easily see the impact of different income/expense adjustments. • Detailed Financial Breakdown: Drill down into detailed views of your income (distributions, SS, pension) and expenses during your retirement phase. Advanced Calculation Factors for Informed Planning Our sophisticated model incorporates all key variables, providing a foundation for financial projections and informed decision-making:: • Tax Optimization: Factor in Tax-deferred (IRA, 401(k), 403(b)) and Tax-free (Roth IRA, Roth 401(k)) savings to understand your real cash flow. • All Income Streams: Accurately incorporate Pension (defined benefit) and Social Security benefits. • Tax & Penalties: Includes complex variables like Income tax from distributions, Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and Early withdrawal penalty calculations. • Future Contributions: Account for new contributions you plan to make before retirement. Install Retirement Advisor today and turn your retirement dreams into a detailed, achievable plan!

Screenshots

Projections4 screens
Retirement Advisor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retirement Advisor at 100% against Projections's 0%. Retirement Advisor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Projections's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Projections sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Retirement Advisor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retirement Advisor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retirement Advisor has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Projections's written reviews are positive against 100% of Retirement Advisor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Projections ships an update every 2 weeks, Retirement Advisor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Projections versus Retirement Advisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectionsRetirement Advisor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7015781 Manitoba IncEric Chang

Customer experience

Projections

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Retirement Advisor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Projections

Subscriptions2
  • Individual Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Description$29.991 Year
None

Retirement Advisor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Projections free?
Projections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retirement Advisor free?
Retirement Advisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Projections or Retirement Advisor?
Retirement Advisor is rated higher. Projections averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Retirement Advisor averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Projections or Retirement Advisor have ads?
Both Projections and Retirement Advisor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Projections or Retirement Advisor?
Projections ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retirement Advisor every 2 months. Most recently, Projections was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retirement Advisor on November 4, 2026.

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