Comparison

TaxAct Mobile vs ProsperPul$e

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

Head to head
About

TaxAct Mobile

Prepare and file your taxes on the go with this mobile application. It allows you to enter tax information, upload forms using your phone's camera, and view an estimated refund or amount due. You can also check your refund status on official government websites.

Highlights
  • Enter tax information on mobile
  • Upload tax forms with camera
  • Estimate refund or tax due
  • Check refund status online
  • Sync between mobile and desktop
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TaxAct is an independent tax software provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government agency. All government-related tax information shown in this app comes only from publicly available materials on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website and from applicable state and local tax authorities. TaxAct does not use any other external sources of government information. Prepare and file your taxes using the TaxAct® Mobile App. TaxAct provides a digital experience created and maintained by TaxAct to help users enter tax information and prepare their returns. TaxAct Tools and Guidance All tools, calculations, explanations, and guidance in this app are created by TaxAct. They do not represent government statements or government-provided information. Features • Enter your tax information using your mobile device • Upload your supported tax forms using your phone’s camera • View an estimate of your tax refund or tax due as you add information (this is a TaxAct estimate, not government data) • Access links that allow you to check your tax refund status directly on official IRS(http://irs.gov) or state websites is available here: https://www.taxact.com/support/792/2024/taxact-wheres-my-state-income-tax-refund?hideLayout=false • Move between mobile and desktop versions of TaxAct Who TaxAct Is For • Individuals filing a simple return • Self-employed filers • Returning TaxAct customers Security TaxAct uses encryption and other protections to secure your data. Security features are provided by TaxAct and are not provided by government entities.

About

ProsperPul$e

Features
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ProsperPulse helps you take control of your money by doing something most apps won’t—slowing you down. We’re not here to track your spending after the fact. We’re here to stop the regret before it happens. ProsperPulse uses Friction as a Service (FaaS) to interrupt impulsive decisions in real time. When you’re about to spend, we step in with just enough resistance to help you pause, think, and make a smarter choice. Because better financial habits aren’t built with more information—they’re built in the moments that matter. What You’ll Love Real-time spending friction that helps you avoid impulse buys No-spend streaks to build consistency and discipline Simple, clean design that keeps you focused Behavior-driven approach (not just budgeting) Progress you can actually feel Why It Works Most apps track your past. ProsperPulse changes your future. By adding intentional friction at the point of decision, you build awareness, discipline, and control—day by day. Built for Momentum Whether you're trying to save more, spend less, or finally stick to a plan, ProsperPulse helps you turn small daily wins into long-term financial growth. Start strong. Stay consistent. Build your future.

Screenshots

TaxAct Mobile4 screens
ProsperPul$e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TaxAct Mobile at 15.0 against ProsperPul$e's 17.0. 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
TaxAct Mobile versus ProsperPul$e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaxAct MobileProsperPul$e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaxActBeyond Confident Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

TaxAct Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ProsperPul$e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaxAct Mobile free?
TaxAct Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProsperPul$e free?
ProsperPul$e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaxAct Mobile or ProsperPul$e have ads?
Neither TaxAct Mobile nor ProsperPul$e shows ads.

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