Comparison

1099 Pilot vs Set Aside

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

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About

1099 Pilot

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Stop guessing what you owe the IRS. If you're a freelancer, contractor, or gig worker, you're supposed to pay taxes four times a year. Most people either overpay (and lose cash flow) or underpay (and get hit with penalties). 1099 Pilot fixes that. Log your income and expenses as they happen, and your quarterly tax estimate updates instantly. Track mileage, scan receipts, plan scenarios, and stay ahead of every deadline. No accounting degree required. WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE: • Unlimited income & expense tracking • Deduction checklist so you never miss one • Monthly income vs. expense chart • Quarterly deadline reminders • Up to 5 mileage trips per month • Smart dashboard insights & daily tax tips WHAT PRO UNLOCKS ($4.99/mo or $29.99/yr): • Your exact quarterly tax estimate • Full tax breakdown (federal, state, self-employment) • Receipt scanning with image storage — point your camera, done • What-If scenario planner — see how any decision changes your tax bill • Unlimited mileage tracking at the current IRS rate • Recurring templates for monthly subscriptions & regular payments • CSV export to hand your CPA a clean file • Import bank statements via CSV in seconds • 1040-ES payment voucher with IRS Direct Pay links • Year-over-year comparison with charts • Profit & Loss report by category • Tax Prep checklist to walk you through filing season • Tax savings tracker — see how much your deductions save • All 50 state tax estimates • Premium themes & milestone celebrations • Weekly expense & monthly deduction reminders BUILT FOR REAL FREELANCERS: • Uses actual IRS tax brackets and self-employment rates • Handles the 50% meals rule, SE tax deduction, and standard deductions automatically • Mileage tracker at $0.70/mile — 5,000 miles = $3,500 in deductions • Supports all 50 states • Works for Uber drivers, Etsy sellers, consultants, designers, developers — anyone with 1099 income YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS: All data is stored on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Optional iCloud sync uses Apple's encrypted infrastructure. We never see your financial data. THIS IS NOT A TAX FILING APP. 1099 Pilot is your co-pilot — it tells you what you owe so you're never surprised. You still file with TurboTax, your CPA, or however you normally do it. We just make sure you're ready. The average IRS underpayment penalty costs more than a full year of Pro. One missed deduction pays for it ten times over. WHAT'S NEW: • Mileage Tracker — log business trips, auto-calculate deductions at the IRS rate • What-If Scenario Planner — see how buying equipment or maxing a SEP IRA changes your tax bill • Receipt Image Storage — save photos with expenses for audit protection • Recurring Templates — automate monthly subscriptions and regular payments • CSV Bank Import — bulk-import transactions from bank statements • Payment Voucher — 1040-ES reference with IRS payment links • Year-over-Year Comparison — track growth with side-by-side charts • Profit & Loss Report — professional breakdown by category • Tax Prep Checklist — personalized filing guide from January through April • Smart engagement reminders to keep you on track https://1099pilot.site/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Set Aside

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Plan your money before you spend it. Set Aside is a simple, flexible budget planner built around the way you actually think about money. Plan your month, prepare for a trip, organize a project, or simply set money aside for something that matters. CREATE PLANS FOR ANYTHING Build a plan for your monthly budget, an upcoming trip, a home project, or anything else you want to prepare for. PLAN YOUR BUDGET Decide how much you want to set aside for things like food, transport, shopping, or other expenses. See what you planned, what you've actually spent, and what's remaining. TRACK YOUR MONEY Add income, expenses, and savings to your plans so you can see where your money is going without turning budgeting into a chore. SAVE TOWARD YOUR GOALS Create savings goals for the things you're working toward and track your progress with every contribution. PLAN TOGETHER Share plans with others and manage a budget together — useful for trips, shared expenses, projects, and more. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Use Set Aside as a guest and keep your data locally on your device, or sign in to sync your data and access account-based features. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No complicated financial dashboards. No bank connection required. Just a straightforward way to plan, track, and set aside your money. Whether you're planning next month or saving for what's next, Set Aside helps you give every plan a place.

Screenshots

1099 Pilot4 screens
Set Aside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Set Aside at none against 1099 Pilot's 2. Set Aside also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. 1099 Pilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Set Aside asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
1099 Pilot versus Set Aside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1099 PilotSet Aside
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngela FreemanZain Ahmed

In-app purchases

2 purchases

1099 Pilot

Subscriptions2
  • 1099Pilot Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • 1099Pilot Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Set Aside

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1099 Pilot free?
1099 Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Set Aside free?
Set Aside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1099 Pilot or Set Aside have ads?
Neither 1099 Pilot nor Set Aside shows ads.

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