# TSP TIPS vs MyTspGuide

The clearest difference is rating: MyTspGuide at 4.0 against TSP TIPS's 3.3. MyTspGuide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). TSP TIPS's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 1) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TSP TIPS sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MyTspGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyTspGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TSP TIPS has 144 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TSP TIPS | MyTspGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsp-tips/id728307716/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytspguide/id6475792826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Investry Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675358116) | [Scott Grimes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725191661) |

## What reviewers say

### TSP TIPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsp-tips/id728307716)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app provides data-driven market analysis and recommendations to help you manage your TSP investments. It offers personalized strategies based on your risk tolerance and sends timely notifications to guide fund movements for growth and safety.

**Highlights:** Data-driven market analysis, Personalized risk tolerance settings, Investment recommendations, Weekly market summaries, Push notifications, Mutual Fund Window TIPS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TSP TIPS Core - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TSP TIPS Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Mutual Fund Window TIPS 1month | $9.99 | per month |
| TSP TIPS Core - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| TSP TIPS Premium - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Mutual Fund Window TIPS 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📈 Helps grow TSP accounts
- 💡 Eliminates guesswork
- ✅ Provides clear guidance
- 💰 Pays for itself
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Advice is often late
- 💸 Leads to losses
- ❌ Does not beat the market
- 🐛 Buggy and dysfunctional
- ⚠️ Auto-renewal issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues
- Feedback function not working
- Data input not saving
- Graphs not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- App to reflect new TSP website terms
- More robust future planning calculators
- Push notifications for new recommendations
- Strategies for learning investors
- iPad version of the app


### MyTspGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytspguide/id6475792826)

This app offers guidance for federal employees to manage their Thrift Savings Plan investments. It provides information on market events, allocation recommendations, and step-by-step instructions for fund transfers. Users can also track changes within their TSP accounts.

**Highlights:** Free TSP investment advice, Market event information, Allocation recommendations, Fund transfer instructions, TSP account change tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TSP TIPS free?

TSP TIPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyTspGuide free?

MyTspGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TSP TIPS or MyTspGuide?

MyTspGuide is rated higher. TSP TIPS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while MyTspGuide averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TSP TIPS or MyTspGuide have ads?

Neither TSP TIPS nor MyTspGuide shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*