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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Breathe easier! Tax extension for non-profits in minutes with TaxZerone’s mobile app by filing Form 8868. Need more time to file your non-profit's annual return? Avoid scrambling and penalties! TaxZerone's secure app lets you e-file Form 8868 directly from your phone and request a stress-free 6-month extension from the IRS. Get your extension in just 5 minutes. 1. IRS-authorized 2. Extend the 990 form deadline 3. Trusted by 1000+ nonprofits Features offered by TaxZerone for businesses to e-file Form 8868: Simple & fast: Fill out the form in minutes, no need for printing or mailing. Smart validations: Get alerts for errors before transmitting the return to the IRS. Stay informed: Track the status of your extension request right within the app. Top reasons to choose TaxZerone for Form 8868 e-filing Complete Form 8868 e-filing in just a few clicks and minutes. Option to pay the balance due using the EFW payment option Free retransmission if your return is rejected by the IRS 3 simple steps to e-file Form 8868 and get the 6-month extension Enter your organization details and select the tax year and the appropriate tax form to file an extension. Provide the tax amount paid, and TaxZerone automatically calculates the balance due. Enter your bank account details if there’s any balance due. Transmit your Form 8868 with the IRS securely. Get notified as soon as the IRS accepts your return. E-file your tax extension anytime, effortlessly access previous filings, and stay organized with TaxZerone. Say goodbye to paperwork stress – download now and secure 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 MB27 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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