Comparison

TaxSetAside vs TippingTracker

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

Head to head
About

TaxSetAside

This app helps self-employed individuals manage their tax obligations by automatically calculating and setting aside funds from each payment received. It provides clear overviews of tax reserves, upcoming deadlines, and projected liabilities, ensuring users are always prepared for quarterly bills.

Highlights
  • Log payments instantly
  • Calculate tax set-aside amounts
  • Track tax reserve growth
  • Monitor quarterly deadlines
  • View projected tax liability
  • Analyze per-client earnings
Features
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TaxSetAside is the calm, focused way for the self-employed to stay ready for taxes — set aside the right cut from every payment, so quarterly bills never blindside you again. LOG A PAYMENT IN SECONDS Enter what you got paid and TaxSetAside instantly shows the amount to set aside for taxes — based on your own filing status, profit and state, not a guessed flat rate. WATCH YOUR TAX RESERVE GROW Every set-aside adds to a running reserve you can see at a glance, so you always know whether you're covered for the next estimated-tax deadline. NEVER MISS A QUARTERLY DEADLINE A clear countdown and per-quarter status show what's due and when. Started your business partway through the year? The quarters before you started are crossed out and left out of your targets, the countdown and reminders. Optional reminders arrive a week before and the day before each deadline. FREE TO USE The whole tracker works without an account or a payment. On the free plan, what you enter lasts for that session — it is cleared when you sign out or close the app, and only your account (email and password) is kept. TAXSETASIDE PRO (optional subscription) Pro saves everything you enter to your account, so it's there every time you open the app. It also adds the reserve-growth chart with your projected year-end position, the safe-harbor tracker, and per-client and per-stream analytics. - Monthly or Annual, each with a 1-week free trial for new subscribers - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. TaxSetAside is a personal tax-set-aside organizer for figures you enter yourself. Every amount it shows is a general estimate based on your inputs, not tax, legal, or financial advice. Always confirm with a licensed tax professional or the IRS before you file or pay. Privacy Policy: https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/91/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/91/terms

About

TippingTracker

Easily track your earnings from tips and tip-outs. Calculate your real hourly pay after each shift and get a clear overview of your weekly income. The app also helps estimate tax savings.

Highlights
  • Log shifts and tip-outs
  • Calculate real hourly pay
  • Track weekly income overview
  • Estimate tax set-asides
  • View shift history (Pro)
  • Analyze weekly trends (Pro)
Features
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TippingTracker is the simple way for servers and bartenders to know what they really earn. Log each shift in seconds, track your tip-outs, and see your true take-home — no more guessing. CLOSE OUT EVERY NIGHT Log your tips, hours, and tip-outs (busser, barback, kitchen, host) right after your shift and instantly see your real hourly pay. SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE Your week at a glance: gross tips, total tip-outs, net take-home, and average hourly across every venue you work. SET ASIDE FOR TAXES Pick a rate and TippingTracker estimates what to set aside from your tips, so tax season is never a surprise. (Estimates only — not tax advice.) TIPPINGTRACKER PRO (optional subscription) Unlock your full shift history, weekly trends, best-nights analysis, per-venue breakdowns, and quarterly tax projections. - Monthly ($4.99) or annual ($29.99), with a 14-day free trial - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings Logging shifts, tonight's take-home, and this week are always free. Privacy Policy: https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/329/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/329/terms

Screenshots

TaxSetAside4 screens
TippingTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaxSetAside at none against TippingTracker's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. TippingTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TaxSetAside asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TaxSetAside against 5.0 for TippingTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaxSetAside ships an update every 3 weeks, TippingTracker every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TaxSetAside versus TippingTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaxSetAsideTippingTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarryl HicksVictoria Julin

Customer experience

TaxSetAside

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TippingTracker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TaxSetAside

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TippingTracker

Subscriptions2
  • TippingTracker Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TippingTracker Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TaxSetAside free?
TaxSetAside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TippingTracker free?
TippingTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TaxSetAside or TippingTracker?
TaxSetAside and TippingTracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do TaxSetAside or TippingTracker have ads?
Neither TaxSetAside nor TippingTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaxSetAside or TippingTracker?
TaxSetAside ships an update every 3 weeks, and TippingTracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, TaxSetAside was updated on October 31, 2026 and TippingTracker on October 31, 2026.

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