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- Compatible with Windows and Mac
- Comes in multiple mobile versions
- Supports multiple currencies
- No advanced financial-planning features
- Doesn't track investments
- Offers only basic reports
Experts say SplashMoney is a good choice for those who want to manage their money while on the go. It comes in a Windows or Mac desktop version (*Est. $20), and is also available as an iPhone app (*Est. $5) that syncs wirelessly with the desktop software. You can also get mobile software (Est. $30) for Palm devices, Pocket PCs, smartphones and BlackBerrys, bundled with desktop software. SplashMoney is best suited to users who are new to financial accounting software and just want to manage financial accounts and set up a budget with basic reports, according to reviewers. You can download transactions directly from your financial institutions, but there are none of the advanced planning or investment tracking features that more expensive software offers. SplashMoney offers a 30-day free trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee, so it's easy to try it out without making a commitment. Those who have more complex accounting needs and want a low-cost option should consider the free application GnuCash, say experts.
We found individual reviews of SplashMoney at About.com, iPhoneTunes.net, BrightHub.com and The iPhone Blog. Reviews of the mobile software and apps are helpful because this is one of the few finance software products that's available for multiple mobile devices.
Our Sources
1. About.com
This inexpensive software is perfect for novices and those who want a simple way to manage their accounts and track spending, according to Elmblad. It offers an easy-to-understand user interface and the ability to set up and manage a budget and generate basic financial reports. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: SplashMoney Desktop Personal Finance Software for Windows and Mac, Shelley Elmblad
Daniel Fernandez rates SplashMoney's iPhone app version 4.7.2 on appearance, usability, features and value. The app gets a 4 out of 5 on usability and features, 3 on appearance, and 3.5 on value. Despite one bug -- the app sometimes closes while you're entering data -- he gives it a fair overall rating of 3.625 out of 5.
Review: Review of SplashMoney iPhone App, Daniel Fernandez, Feb. 16, 2010
Anonymous reviewer "kkndka" gives an overview of its features and concludes that it is "well worth the price since it can handle all your financial information in an easy to navigate centralized area." The review also notes that it syncs easily with the included desktop application.
Review: SplashMoney Blackberry App Review: A Complete Financial Management Tool, "kkndka", Dec. 30, 2009
Mobile device expert Brian Hart writes that although the software has a few bugs, "it is a very promising financial app for your iPhone with some powerful features." He likes that the software supports many types of accounts and multiple currencies and that it provides real-time currency updates.
Review: App Review: SplashMoney, Brian Hart, Sept. 8, 2008
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