Quicken is the personal finance software of choice for Windows users, but what if you’re a Mac person? Should be the easy answer, but it’s completely different from the Windows version, and many users have found it to be a nonstarter. That’s where Banktivity 7 by IGG Software steps in. Banktivity used to be called “iBank.” But in early 2016, IGG software renamed it. In this review, we’ll check out the updates that have been made for the release of the app’s seventh edition. And we’ll compare it to what I still consider the gold standard among personal finance applications:. ( Note: If you still want to try to run Quicken on your Mac, I recommend using.) Banktivity Features.

Price $64.99 Budgeting Bill Payment Investment Tracking Access Macintosh, iOS App, Apple Watch Credit Score Monitoring Bill Management Retirement Planning Tax Reporting Reconcile Transactions Currency Support Multiple Custom Categories Two-Factor Authentication Import QFX, QIF Files Online Synchronization Promotions Exclusive Expand All Features • Calendar View (New) — You asked for it, and Banktivity delivered. View your posted and upcoming scheduled transactions on a handy calendar. • Mojave Dark Mode (New) — You can use Banktivity 7 in Mojave’s dark mode, which makes for a very sophisticated and attractive user experience.

Quicken will check for the latest Mac updates and prompt you to start the update process. Note for Quicken Mac 2015 users: If you purchased Quicken Mac 2015 from the App Store, your update procedure has changed. I had the nice basic program on Windows but switched to a Mac and was forced into buying 2017 Quicken. My nightmare began. First, I just want to enter my transactions as I did before - no bank tie in.

• Customizable Summary View (New) — Choose which accounts you want to see and which accounts you don’t want to see in the Summary view. • Synchronization With Zillow (New) — When you have a Direct Access subscription, you can integrate the Zillow estimates of your property values. • Tagging — Allows you to track spending across multiple categories for events such as a vacation.

• Workspaces — Access side-by-side windows that allow you to work in multiple parts of Banktivity at the same time. • Quick Reports — Drag and drop to create an instant report of your finances.

• Direct Access — Connect to more banks than ever. This is done via. But this service isn’t free. A one-year subscription is $44.99. A 90-day subscription is $13.99. A 30-day subscription is $5.99.

A free 30-day trial is available. • Budgeting — In an improvement on the previous version, you can build savings, track spending, monitor daily progress, incorporate scheduled income and bills, compare goals vs. Results, and sync your budgets to Banktivity for iPad. • One-Button Update — Similar to what’s offered in Quicken, you can now download all financial transactions with one click. • Improved Investing Tools — Enhanced investment support for bonds and options. • Setup Assistant — Making it easier to import from other applications. • Prevent Duplicate Download Transactions — Superior elimination of duplicate transactions from bank downloads.

• iPad Synchronization — Sync scheduled transactions. • Improved Speed — Better use of import rules to speed categorization. • Better Categorization — The ability to categorize investment transactions. What Is Banktivity? Banktivity is personal finance software for Macintosh users.

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Created by IGG Software, it helps users pay bills online, track their spending patterns and maintain a budget. It’s a good alternative to Quicken if you’ve got an Apple-centric household with a Macintosh computer and “i” mobile devices. Converting From Quicken I’m a longtime user of Quicken for Windows.