Small Business Tools - Top 5 iPhone Apps to help you manage your cash
- Arnold Shields
- Apr 15, 2016
- 2 min read
Updated: May 23
Gone are the days when your phone was just for calls, texts and scrolling socials. These five apps are turning smartphones into powerful financial tools that help you manage your budget, track expenses, and even start investing, right from your pocket.
1. Pocketbook
App Store Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5)Cost: FreePlatforms: iOS, Android
If you’ve been avoiding your finances, Pocketbook is the wake-up call you need. This Aussie budgeting app connects directly with your bank accounts to show you a real-time snapshot of your money. No more spreadsheets. No more guesswork. Just smart insights on where your cash is going so you can take control—fast.
2. TrackMySpend by MoneySmart
App Store Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5)Cost: FreePlatforms: iOS, Android
Built by ASIC’s MoneySmart initiative, TrackMySpend is the ultimate no-frills budgeting tool. Whether you’re tracking your weekly spending or setting a savings target, this app helps you identify where you can cut back. Bonus: it exports to CSV for easy reporting.
3. Splitwise
App Store Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5)Cost: FreePlatforms: iOS, Android, Web
Say goodbye to awkward IOUs. With Splitwise, splitting bills with housemates, friends or travel buddies is hassle-free. It tracks who owes what and sends reminders—so you don’t have to.
4. Acorns Australia
App Store Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5)Cost: FreePlatforms: iOS
Investing doesn’t need to be complicated. Acorns rounds up your daily purchases and invests the spare change in diversified portfolios. With just $5 to start, you can grow your wealth automatically without needing to think twice.
5. Bills Forecast
App Store Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.5)Cost: $1.99Platforms: iOS
If you often forget due dates or feel overwhelmed by your bills, Bills Forecast is a simple way to stay on top. Add all your bills in one place, track how they vary each month, and sync reminders to your calendar. It’s peace of mind for under $2.
What’s Your Go-To Finance App?
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