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Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

Feature

PocketGuard

★ 4.00
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Quicken Simplifi

★ 4.50
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Basic Information
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Pricing Model Freemium Subscription
Price Details Free basic plan with limited features; PocketGuard Plus costs $12.99/month or $74.99/year. Lifetime access offered selectively, pricing varies. $5.99 per month, billed annually
Monthly Price $12.99 $5.99
Annual Price $74.99
Save $80.89/year
$71.88
Founded 2015 2020
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Automated transaction tracking
Automatic bank account syncing
Basic investment tracking
Bill and income automation
CSV and JSON import from Mint
Cash account management
Category-based budgeting
Custom savings goals
Custom spending reports
Customizable Spending Plan
Net worth tracking with Zillow integration
Receipt tracking (Plus only)
Recurring payment tracking
Savings goals
Space Sharing for collaborative finance
Spending alerts
Subscription and bill reminders
Transaction export to CSV
Unlimited accounts (Plus only)
Watchlists for spending categories
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Slick interface that’s easy to navigate
  • + Real-time spending alerts keep you in check
  • + Automatic bill and income tracking
  • + Sleek, intuitive interface
  • + Strong mobile apps for on-the-go tracking
  • + Flexible budgeting with Spending Plan
Cons
  • Plus subscription is pricey for what you get
  • Free plan feels like a teaser with limited features
  • No desktop app, just web and mobile
  • Clunky JSON import process from Mint
  • No direct bill payment feature
  • Limited to 10,000 transactions per import

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Quick Summary

PocketGuard

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

Quicken Simplifi

Best for:

Users wanting ongoing support

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features