Comparison

1040 vs E

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

Head to head
About

1040

Calculate and manage your estimated quarterly taxes with this finance app. It allows you to input various tax details, record payments, and export PDF worksheets. The app also offers password protection and reminders for payment due dates.

Highlights
  • Calculate estimated quarterly taxes
  • Record payments and recalculate
  • Export and share PDF worksheets
  • Password protect personal information
  • Notifications for payment due dates
  • Dark mode support
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Accurately calculate and manage your estimated quarterly taxes using the 1040-ES app! Features: - Enter adjusted gross income, taxable income, taxes, deductions, credits, and other tax information in a modern, mobile friendly interface. - Record payments and recalculate your estimated tax as necessary for each payment period. - Export and share PDF worksheets populated with your tax information. - Password protect your personal information using on-device, AES-256 bit encryption. - Receive notifications for upcoming payment period due dates. - Dark mode! Disclaimer: This application does not offer tax advice and is in no way associated with the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Government. For additional information please refer to https://1040es.app/disclaimer.html.

About

E

Features
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Get more time to file your taxes with TaxZerone's easy 4868 e-filing Do you need more time to file your personal income taxes? Easily get a 6-month extension by e-filing IRS Form 4868 with TaxZerone's IRS-authorized app. File your extension in just 5 minutes. Avoid penalties and paperwork by using TaxZerone's secure app to extend your tax deadline. Over 25,000 filers have trusted TaxZerone for a fast, easy filing experience. IRS-authorized Extend the personal income tax filing deadline Trusted by more than 25,000 businesses Features offered by TaxZerone for businesses to e-file Form 4868: Easy e-filing: No more paperwork. File extension easily with step-by-step instructions. Smart validations: Get alerts for errors before submitting to reduce rejection risk EFW payment method: Safely pay any balance due via electronic funds withdrawal Top reasons to choose TaxZerone for Form 4868 e-filing Get instant confirmation when your extension is accepted User-friendly guidance for accurate, efficient filing Robust error-checking to minimize rejections Free resubmission if your initial filing is rejected 3 simple steps to e-file Form 4868 and get the 6-month extension 1. Enter your personal details like name, address, SSN, and tax year 2. Provide tax liability, payments, and bank details for automatic balance calculations and payment 3. Transmit your 4868 with the IRS securely via the app and get email status updates. E-file your tax extension anytime, access past filings, and stay organized with TaxZerone. Don't stress about paperwork — download now and get your 6-month extension in just 5 minutes.

Screenshots

10404 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E at none against 1040's 2. E also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. 1040 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
1040 versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1040E
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan CristTaxZerone LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

1040

One-time2
  • 2025 Tax YearFree
  • 2026 Tax Year$4.99
None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1040 free?
1040 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1040 or E have ads?
Neither 1040 nor E shows ads.

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