Comparison

TaxSetAside vs SpendCents

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

SpendCents

This app helps you create a clear plan to pay off your debts by showing you what you owe, what to pay next, and when you'll be debt-free. It analyzes your spending and income to identify extra funds for debt repayment.

Highlights
  • Debt payoff plan creation
  • Debt-free date projection
  • Budget tracking
  • Payment logging
  • Interest avoidance calculation
  • Financial term explanations
Features
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SpendCents turns a pile of balances into one clear plan: what you owe, what to pay next, and the date it all ends. THE NEXT DOLLAR The question every payday raises — where does my next spare dollar do the most good? SpendCents answers it with arithmetic, not a guess: it names the account, the amount, and the interest that dollar just avoided. YOUR DEBT-FREE DATE Enter each account once — balance, interest rate, minimum payment, due day — and watch The Cascade project every remaining payment through to the month the last balance clears. BOTH ROUTES, SIDE BY SIDE Smallest balance first, or highest rate first? Compare them honestly: months saved, interest paid, and which accounts close when. Or set your own order. A BUDGET THAT FEEDS THE PLAN Log your take-home pay and your spending by category. SpendCents subtracts your minimums and shows what is genuinely free for debt each month — then puts it to work in one tap. EVERY PAYMENT, SPLIT HONESTLY Log a payment and see exactly how much went to principal and how much the interest took. Momentum, milestones and due-date reminders keep the run going. PLAIN ENGLISH APR, amortisation, minimum payment, revolving credit — 33 money terms explained in a sentence each, with no jargon and nothing to sign up for. NOTHING IS CONNECTED TO YOUR BANK You type the numbers in. SpendCents never asks for bank logins, never reads an account, and never sells anything on. Export everything to CSV whenever you like. SPENDCENTS PRO (optional subscription) The free app stays free — unlimited accounts, the debt-free date, The Next Dollar, the budget tracker, payment logging, reminders and CSV export. Pro adds: - What-If Studio: save and compare payoff scenarios side by side - Windfall Planner: the best home for a bonus, refund or gift - Interest Ledger: interest paid against interest avoided, over time - A 12-month forecast table for the whole plan Pro is $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year, each with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. SpendCents does the arithmetic on the numbers you enter. Every projection is an estimate, not financial advice. Privacy Policy: https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/365/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/365/terms

Screenshots

TaxSetAside4 screens
SpendCents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TaxSetAside at 5.0 against SpendCents's 4.5. TaxSetAside also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. SpendCents sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TaxSetAside asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TaxSetAside holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TaxSetAside's written reviews are positive against 83% of SpendCents's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TaxSetAside versus SpendCents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaxSetAsideSpendCents
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarryl HicksJoshua Weber

Customer experience

TaxSetAside

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

SpendCents

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

TaxSetAside

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpendCents

Subscriptions2
  • SpendCents Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • SpendCents Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TaxSetAside free?
TaxSetAside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpendCents free?
SpendCents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TaxSetAside or SpendCents?
TaxSetAside is rated higher. TaxSetAside averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SpendCents averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do TaxSetAside or SpendCents have ads?
Neither TaxSetAside nor SpendCents shows ads.

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