The top 3 apps for money management on iOS

ProsiCloud sync between computer, iPad and iPhoneAbility to plan out your income and expenses and get remindersNice looking calendar layout for looking at your entriesSeparation between payment accounts and liabilities like credit cardsConsNo obvious spot to enter payeesiCloud sync is still a little offSome grouping of accounts, but not customizableWhat would make it the best bar noneMoney is actually a couple of runs behind Pocketmoney and Moneywiz even though it comes in third compared to all the rest. In order to win the race, Money would need to fix the sync issues it's been having. It would also need to allow for better payee entry and better grouping of accounts.Go get itYou can download the application from iTunes for $4.99ProsEasily syncs between computers, iPads and iPhones using a built in, free service. This is better than iCloud or WiFi Sync.Bill scheduler has an option that shows you what the balance in an account will be in the future assuming you pay your scheduled bills.Lots of reports that give you a full snapshot of your financesConsTransaction entry can be less than intuitiveNo ability to group accounts by typeWhat would make it the best bar noneAccount type grouping, along with a group total value. If it got that, it would be the best money management app easilyGo get itFor just $0.99 you can download it from the iTunes store.ProsEasily enter any income or expenses and budget completely by month, week or year.The calendar date picker is easier to use than most of the date pickers in money management apps.Can sync between a home computer, your iPad and your iPhoneYou can group your accounts by type and get the total value of each group, as well as your total among all accounts.Can set any kind of category and then set up a budgetAuto fill makes entering transactions quick and easy.ConsThe sync isn't done over iCloud so there are quite a few steps. You will also need to purchase a sync server if you don't have the desktop version.No bill reminder function.What would make it the best, bar noneThe ability to schedule bills, and have reminders would make this the best money management app by far.Go Get it:For $4.99 you can download the app from iTunesView the list »
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While the iPad used to be almost entirely for entertainment, it has grown since it was first released. Now lots of people have found lots of new ways to use the device. The ability to sync all kinds of apps between the iPhone and the iPad make it even more of a tool when you want to do some work or manage your money.

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If you want to keep track of how much money you have in each of your accounts, there are a couple of applications that stand out from the crowd. It is quite a crowd too. If you just start looking through the iTunes store for money management applications you will find dozens. Quite a few of those are going to fall well short of doing what you want or need. These three come as close as any to giving you all you need to keep track of your money.

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  • ProsEasily enter any income or expenses and budget completely by month, week or year.The calendar date picker is easier to use than most of the date pickers in money management apps.Can sync between a home computer, your iPad and your iPhoneYou can group your accounts by type and get the total value of each group, as well as your total among all accounts.Can set any kind of category and then set up a budgetAuto fill makes entering transactions quick and easy.ConsThe sync isn't done over iCloud so there are quite a few steps. You will also need to purchase a sync server if you don't have the desktop version.No bill reminder function.What would make it the best, bar noneThe ability to schedule bills, and have reminders would make this the best money management app by far.Go Get it:For $4.99 you can download the app from iTunes
  • ProsEasily syncs between computers, iPads and iPhones using a built in, free service. This is better than iCloud or WiFi Sync.Bill scheduler has an option that shows you what the balance in an account will be in the future assuming you pay your scheduled bills.Lots of reports that give you a full snapshot of your financesConsTransaction entry can be less than intuitiveNo ability to group accounts by typeWhat would make it the best bar noneAccount type grouping, along with a group total value. If it got that, it would be the best money management app easilyGo get itFor just $0.99 you can download it from the iTunes store.
  • ProsiCloud sync between computer, iPad and iPhoneAbility to plan out your income and expenses and get remindersNice looking calendar layout for looking at your entriesSeparation between payment accounts and liabilities like credit cardsConsNo obvious spot to enter payeesiCloud sync is still a little offSome grouping of accounts, but not customizableWhat would make it the best bar noneMoney is actually a couple of runs behind Pocketmoney and Moneywiz even though it comes in third compared to all the rest. In order to win the race, Money would need to fix the sync issues it's been having. It would also need to allow for better payee entry and better grouping of accounts.Go get itYou can download the application from iTunes for $4.99
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