Comparison

TCDRS vs Texas Tax Guide

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

Head to head
About

TCDRS

Manage your retirement savings and benefits securely from your mobile device. Track your account balance, estimate future payments, and update personal information. Designed for both active members and retirees to stay connected to their financial future.

Highlights
  • View account balance and transaction history
  • Estimate monthly retirement benefits
  • Apply for retirement or withdrawals
  • Manage beneficiaries
  • Update contact information
  • Access annual statements
  • Track retirement payments
Features
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Plan your future with confidence — all from the palm of your hand. The Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) app makes it simple to manage your retirement account, track your savings, and stay connected at every stage of your journey. With the TCDRS app, members can: • View your account balance, transaction history, and savings growth • Estimate your monthly retirement benefit • Apply for retirement or withdraw your account (if eligible) • Manage your beneficiaries quickly and securely • Update your contact information with ease • Access your annual statements and account information anytime Already retired? Retirement doesn’t mean you stop planning. The TCDRS app helps retirees stay connected by allowing you to: • View and track your monthly retirement payments • Update direct deposit information • Adjust your tax withholding preferences • Access and download your 1099-R tax forms • Update your personal and beneficiary information easily Stay connected to your retirement with secure, convenient account access wherever you go. Download the TCDRS app today — safe, secure, and built just for you.

About

Texas Tax Guide

Features
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Texas Tax Guide helps you quickly understand the taxes that affect your paycheck and everyday purchases in Texas — with clean calculators, quick reference cards, and official resources. What you can do Paycheck Calculator — estimate net pay from gross pay using federal income tax + FICA (Social Security & Medicare). Annual Tax Estimate — see estimated yearly net income and total taxes. Capital Gains Calculator — quick estimate for common LTCG/NIIT scenarios. Texas Sales Tax Calculator — compute sales tax (rates vary by location). Texas Franchise Tax — fast reference + estimate-style calculator (rules vary). Property Tax Overview — understand how local property taxes work in Texas (county/city/school). Motor Vehicle Sales Tax — quick reference for common purchase situations. Salary Journal — log paychecks and keep your own history. Stay on track Key Deadlines for the filing season and common Texas due dates. Important Numbers — IRS + Texas resources in one place. Free / Low-Cost Help — links to official locators and taxpayer assistance. Notes • Rates and rules can change—always verify on official websites. • Estimates are for planning and education and may differ from your actual tax return. • This app is not tax advice.

Screenshots

TCDRS4 screens
Texas Tax Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TCDRS at 13.0 against Texas Tax Guide's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TCDRS versus Texas Tax Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCDRSTexas Tax Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTexas County and District Retirement SystemYaroslav Mykolaienko

In-app purchases

None

TCDRS

No in-app purchases

None

Texas Tax Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCDRS free?
TCDRS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Texas Tax Guide free?
Texas Tax Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCDRS or Texas Tax Guide have ads?
Neither TCDRS nor Texas Tax Guide shows ads.

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