Comparison

CD Tracker vs LadderKeep

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 • 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 FREE AND PRO CD Tracker is free for up to 5 active CDs, with every feature included. Redeemed CDs don't count, so renewing never uses a slot. CD Tracker Pro unlocks unlimited CDs with a one-time purchase, with no subscription. Questions or feedback? Visit https://josesiman.com/CDTracker/support.html

About

LadderKeep

Features
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LadderKeep is the simple way to track a CD ladder across all your banks — no logins, no spreadsheets, no paper statements. If you stagger certificates of deposit across several institutions to capture high yields, LadderKeep brings the whole ladder into one clean view. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Log every CD: bank, principal, APY, purchase date, and term - See your ladder as a timeline, rung by rung - Track total principal, projected interest, and your weighted average APY - Know exactly which CD matures next, and when - Get reminded before each CD matures so nothing auto-renews at a low rate LADDERKEEP PRO - Track unlimited CDs across every bank - Projected interest and principal-weighted APY - Reinvestment suggestions to keep your ladder rolling - Maturity alerts (2 weeks before and on the day) - CSV + PDF export of your whole ladder - Removes ads ON-DEVICE ONLY LadderKeep never connects to a bank. You enter the figures; everything stays on your phone. Free users can preview Pro by watching a short ad. LadderKeep shows non-personalized ads only and never tracks you. LadderKeep is a personal tracking tool, not financial advice and not affiliated with any bank. Projected interest assumes each CD is held to maturity at the APY you enter. Confirm all terms with your bank.

Screenshots

CD Tracker4 screens
LadderKeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CD Tracker at none against LadderKeep's 1. CD Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LadderKeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CD Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CD Tracker versus LadderKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCD TrackerLadderKeep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose SimanChristian Pedersen

In-app purchases

None

CD Tracker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LadderKeep

One-time1
  • LadderKeep Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is CD Tracker free?
CD Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LadderKeep free?
LadderKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CD Tracker or LadderKeep have ads?
LadderKeep shows ads; CD Tracker does not.

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