Quicken Classic vs Sponge Microgrids
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quicken Classic
Manage your finances on the go with this companion app. It syncs with your desktop data, allowing you to view balances, transactions, and spending trends. Enter new transactions offline and even snap photos of receipts for detailed record-keeping.
- Syncs desktop and mobile data
- View balances, accounts, and transactions
- Track spending trends and budgets
- Enter transactions offline
- Search transaction history
- Split transactions
- Snap receipt photos
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App Features: • Automatically syncs your desktop and mobile data • View your balances, accounts, and transactions • See spending trends and check your budget • Enter transactions as you spend even when you are not connected to the internet • Search transaction history • Split transactions for an accurate view of spending • Snap and store a picture of your receipt Technical Requirements: currently supports iOS and iPadOS devices running iOS 11 or higher. Data Security and Information Privacy: • Passcode-protected and backed by 256-bit encryption • Data access guarantee: Always have full access to and ownership of your data
Sponge Microgrids
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Use this app to connect to your EMC and track and fine tune its behavior.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sponge Microgrids at 13.0 against Quicken Classic's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Quicken Classic ships an update every 3 weeks, Sponge Microgrids monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quicken Classic | Sponge Microgrids |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quicken Inc. | Sponge Microgrids Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Quicken Classic
Reported bugs
3 issues- Transactions disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect account balances
- Frequent crashes and login issues
Requested features
3 requests- Improved budgeting and forecasting tools
- Ability to customize app views and dashboards
- Better integration with bank accounts and investments
Sponge Microgrids
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Quicken Classic
No in-app purchases
Sponge Microgrids
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Quicken Classic free?
Is Sponge Microgrids free?
Do Quicken Classic or Sponge Microgrids have ads?
Which is updated more often, Quicken Classic or Sponge Microgrids?
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