Comparison

CD Tracker vs Payoff Formula

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

Head to head
About

CD Tracker

Features
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Know what your CDs will pay you, and when. CD Tracker keeps all your certificates of deposit in one place, across banks, currencies and owners. See the interest coming each month, coupon dates that match your bank, what matures next, and your totals in US dollars. DASHBOARD • Totals invested, monthly and yearly interest, and average yield • A 12-month chart of the interest you'll receive and the principal maturing each month • Maturities coming up in the next 30 days, and CDs that need your attention COUPONS THAT MATCH YOUR BANK • Coupons paid on the start date or on a fixed day of the month, like the 30th • Pro-rated first and last coupons • Simple or compound interest; compound coupons grow as interest is added to the principal • Monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual or at-maturity payouts • Mark coupons as received, edit any amount, and see a report for any date range EVERY DETAIL OF EVERY CD • Interest earned to date, total interest over the term and days left • Owner, tax treatment and withholding, document number and notes • Renew a matured CD in one step, optionally adding the interest to the principal MULTI-CURRENCY • Hold CDs in any currency • Totals by currency plus a combined USD view with up-to-date exchange rates REMINDERS, SYNC AND BACKUP • Maturity reminders 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before, and on the day • iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad, through your own private iCloud account, with a live sync status • Export and restore backups from the Files app PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or login • No ads, analytics or tracking • Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud account; we never see it CD TRACKER PRO A one-time purchase, with no subscription: • Unlimited CDs (the free version tracks up to 5 active CDs; redeemed CDs don't count, so renewing never uses a slot) • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen: this month's interest, upcoming coupons and your next maturity, with an option to hide amounts • Coupon reminders on the day each coupon is expected, with "Mark as Received" right from the notification • App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode Pro is available with Family Sharing. Questions or feedback? Visit https://josesiman.com/CDTracker/support.html

About

Payoff Formula

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Payoff Formula helps you build a clear plan to pay off your credit card debt. Enter your balance, credit limit, interest rate, and how long you want to pay it off. The app calculates your monthly payment using a utilization-based formula and shows you a complete month-by-month schedule. No guessing. No hidden math. Every step of the formula is shown so you understand exactly what you're paying and why. Features: Step-by-step math breakdown of your payoff plan Month-by-month payment schedule with utilization tracking Color-coded utilization zones (red, yellow, green) Add multiple credit cards and compare plans Summary with highest payment, lowest payment, and total cost All data stored locally on your device No login, no ads, no tracking, completely free Built by DevAppStudios.

Screenshots

CD Tracker4 screens
Payoff Formula3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Payoff Formula at 13.0 against CD Tracker's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
CD Tracker versus Payoff Formula: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCD TrackerPayoff Formula
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJose SimanDevAppStudios LLC

In-app purchases

None

CD Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Payoff Formula

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CD Tracker free?
CD Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Payoff Formula free?
Payoff Formula is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CD Tracker or Payoff Formula have ads?
Neither CD Tracker nor Payoff Formula shows ads.

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