David Ancell / Friday November 25, 2011
Here’s a topic that I needed to revisit months ago. The main reason that I was reluctant to give up my Palm Treo for a more an iPhone or Android was Pocket Quicken. I was disappointed when Intuit pulled the license from Landware, and I mentioned I was thinking about switching to something else. I looked for a substitute on my Android phone and found none, and I have no desire to use a cloud service like Mint. Well, for almost a year now, I have been happily using iBank.
iBank isn’t perfect, but it does have some features that are a great help to me and my growing family. Although it needs some polish, the envelope budgeting feature is very helpful. If too much is spent in one category, we have to find the money somewhere. Oh, and it has an iPhone version that will sync with the Mac. It is great for keeping up with transactions on the go and then putting them into the computer when I get home. I still have the ability to download transactions, and the import window is easier to use than Quicken’s.
I am hoping that they will add iCloud support, though. I would love to be able to enter stuff on the iPhone and have it just show up on the computer. I would also like to be able to see my budget on the iPhone app. Currently, the app shows me what I’ve spent that month but not what’s left in the budget.
While some may prefer cloud solutions, I still like having the ability to keep my own record and check it against the bank statement. So, I will always want to have an app like iBank that can also be used on a mobile device. I am glad that iBank picks up what Intuit abandoned with Quicken.
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Thank you for this information. I’ve been looking for a program to replace my old Quicken 2007 for Macs. I currently use a virtual “envelope” system to track our family’s finances. From what I read of your review, ibank would be helpful with this. I also wanted to comment that I’ve read a few of your other entries, and I did enjoy reading your other entries about Catholicism. Take care and God Bless.