# My Paycheck Calculator vs SunEngine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunEngine at none against My Paycheck Calculator's 9. SunEngine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). My Paycheck Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (244 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Paycheck Calculator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days. SunEngine asks for nothing beyond the download.

SunEngine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Paycheck Calculator has 244 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Paycheck Calculator ships an update fortnightly, SunEngine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Paycheck Calculator | SunEngine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-paycheck-calculator/id6449910460/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunengine/id6743401853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bird Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036074070) | [Neighborhood Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801203198) |

## What reviewers say

### My Paycheck Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-paycheck-calculator/id6449910460)

Estimate your net pay with detailed breakdowns of income, taxes, and deductions. Plan for retirement, optimize your tax strategy, and compare job offers with multi-year projections and personalized insights. Supports all 50 states and multiple income sources.

**Highlights:** Detailed paycheck breakdowns, Multiple income source calculations, Payroll deduction tracking, Retirement contribution projections, Tax insights and opportunities, Tax credits and deductions, Local tax support for all 50 states

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $1.59 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $17.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $19.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate paycheck calculations
- 💡 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📊 Helpful compare and tax bracket features
- 📈 Good for planning ahead
- ✨ Sleek, simple, and efficient design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Lacks insurance deduction inputs
- ❌ No option for other deductions (union dues, savings)
- ❌ No direct deposit into multiple accounts
- 🐛 Cannot save inputs
- 🐛 No prompts for assistance

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save any inputs
- Does not populate fields necessary to calculate taxes
- Error when adding retirement contributions due to no earned income
- Itemized deductions revert to standard deduction

**Requested features**

- Add inputs for health, dental, and vision insurance
- Include options for other deductions like union dues and savings accounts
- Allow direct deposit into multiple accounts
- Enable saving of inputs
- Provide prompts to assist users


### SunEngine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunengine/id6743401853)

Manage your community solar subscription effortlessly. Track savings, view credits, handle payments, and monitor your environmental impact. Stay informed about your local solar farm's production and join the clean energy movement.

**Highlights:** Personalized dashboard, Solar farm monitoring, Account management, Payment management, Community referral rewards, Dedicated support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Paycheck Calculator free?

My Paycheck Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SunEngine free?

SunEngine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Paycheck Calculator or SunEngine?

SunEngine is rated higher. My Paycheck Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while SunEngine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Paycheck Calculator or SunEngine have ads?

Neither My Paycheck Calculator nor SunEngine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Paycheck Calculator or SunEngine?

My Paycheck Calculator ships an update fortnightly, and SunEngine every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Paycheck Calculator was updated on October 16, 2026 and SunEngine on October 14, 2026.

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