Best California State Tax Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know FTB Mobile, this is the deeper bench. 245+ california state tax apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top California State Tax Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FTB MobileFTB MobileFree2.3★ (50)NoNoOct 2026
2TurboTax: File Your Tax ReturnTurboTax: File Your Tax ReturnFree4.8★ (938K)YesNoNov 2026
3Hawaii Tax InstituteHawaii Tax InstituteFree—YesNoMay 2026
4California Tax GuideCalifornia Tax GuideFree—NoNoMay 2026
5Income Tax - IndiaIncome Tax - IndiaFree—NoNoMay 2026
6MyBlock: Tax Docs & RefundMyBlock: Tax Docs & RefundFree4.6★ (58K)NoNoNov 2026
7H&R Block Tax Prep: File TaxesH&R Block Tax Prep: File TaxesFree4.8★ (116K)NoNoNov 2026
8IRSIRSFree4.6★ (12K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for California State Tax

2.3(50 ratings)
Free
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Check the status of your California state income tax refund. Make secure online tax payments directly from your bank account, with options to pay immediately or schedule for the future.

TurboTax: File Your Tax Return#2

TurboTax: File Your Tax Return by Intuit Inc.

E-file Taxes & Get Your Refund
Strong Contender
💰 Finance
4.8😞(938K ratings)
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Easily file your federal and state tax returns with expert assistance. Upload documents quickly, get real-time updates, and ensure accuracy for your maximum refund. Offers a free option for simple returns.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful guidance
  • 💡 Useful features like photo import
  • 🚀 Fast processing

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
  • 🐛 Technical issues and bugs
  • 👎 Poor customer support
  • 💰 Overpriced for basic services

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FAQ about California State Tax

What are the best california state tax apps for iPhone?
FTB Mobile tops our california state tax apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 2.3-star average from 50 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top california state tax apps we rank are free to download, including FTB Mobile and TurboTax: File Your Tax Return.
FTB Mobile has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ california state tax apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.