Ms Finance App Reviews

My one and only negative comment is the inability to delete “Payee” after one time entry making it cumbersome to get by that entry in the alphabetical order next time entering Payees. Still after almost 3 years I am learning the idiosyncrasies of this app. However, it still has been a good workhorse for keeping track of my income and expenses. My original complaint is still the only main complaint. I can live with all the other little trouble makers.

I have been using Ms Finance for over a year. I purchased it as a replacement for MS Money and have found it to be an effective replacement that is easy to use for all my home finances. I had been using MS Money on pc’s for a long time (10 + years). When I changed to using a Mac I needed something to replace Money. I used other apps offered in the App Store but none of them felt comfortable to use or had all the functionality I needed. I also had some security concerns with one app. Then I found Ms Finance. It takes care of all my home finance requirements, has the functions I need and I don’t worry about security. It offers about the same features as MS Money did. When I purchased this app the tutorial was weak so it took a little while to discover how to do certain things. I’m sure that that has been corrected. The one small issue I have is with recurring expenses. I would like the previous amount shown on all previous posted expenses and have the option to save that amount or revise it. That would also make it easier to determine if a bill had been paid or if there has been a change to a recurring payment. Other than that this is a great app.

I started using this 2 years ago when I changed from PC to Mac. Works well for my needs and simple to navigate. I agree with other reviewer that it’s tedious not being able to delete payee once it’s in the system.

I came from MS Money for years and was searching for a replacement. Bought this and was sorely disappointed. The “reconcile” button, when you are in that mode, will bring up all transactions, even though they are already reconciled. Also, it doesn’t keep the begining balance and you need to keep checking that. Also, you can not easily locate transactions. There is no search button. It’s very busy and doesn’t keep clean records. When looking at your register… its not impressive and looks busy. The “saving” is also not easy…. you have to always pick backup. Very disappointed!! Not even close to MS Money…. I wish I would have looked further or figured out how to keep MS Money on Apple Products. Don’t waste your money if you are looking for a professional product with ease of use.

Have not been able to backup my data to a second drive since installing OS Sierra. After attemping, my Mac will not restart or shut down. I have to manually shut it down.

Just what I was looking for but it would be a lot better if recurring enteries would subtract from the total instead of me having to go in and enter that the item has been paid. Its a extra step that I think could be eliminated.

I used to use a quicken program for my personal banking records. Since going to a mac, this program has been just great. Had one small issue and got immediate tech support with great customer service. I highly recommend this product.

I downloaded two budget apps and this one hands down is the best of the two. Easy to setup and use. Highly recommend for tracking your home budget.

I have to say that I have been searching for something to help me "get a line" on my bank account since I got my new computers with OS X Lion (10.7.4). I had been a Quicken user for years and have found Ms Finance to have everything that I need. At first I was confused with the CSV that was sent from my bank, but got VERY QUICK and very user-friendly app support from Silkymac on my minor issue. I recommend this to ALL Mac users. Its Great!

These people are trying to resolve the one of the issues. Were fast to respond to my request for help. Will give it another try.

When I purchased this app I had a problem right off the bat with importing my old information. I sent an email and even though it was late (NY time), I promptly got a response from the program designer himself. He was very nice and fixed the issue right away. He even took some suggestions I had and incorporated them in! Its a great program and Im very happy with it!

I had used MS Money since 199X when it first came out. When MS killed the product, I was devastated. I first tried Quicken and I HATED it. I then tried iBank for Mac. It was ok at first but the more I worked with it, the more I realized I (emphasis on I) was doing the work. I came across Ms Finance over this past weekend and contacted the developer before I even considered purchasing. I wanted to know that they were committed to the product and envisioned it to be what I was needing. The first surprise was that my message was responded to within hours - like 2 hours or so I think. Secondly, the developer engaged with me and WANTED my feedback on features that exist, user interface, features Id like to see and a whole lot more. I had the feeling that I was NOT just going to be buying - and yes, I knew then that I would be buying it - a product that would not offer support, go in directions that I didnt want to go in and wouldnt really care about me. SilkyMac has consistently engaged me for feedback over two days and the developer has already reporting implementation of some of the suggestions I made. I feel like Ive gained a partner. As I told him, I was so to my wits end with the lack of availability of suitable alternatives to MS Money that I was ready to write my own. Yes, Im a programmer - which makes me the harshest critic. I frankly have not begun writing my own program because I am not sure that I can satisfy my own needs. And now Ive discovered I dont have to write it because MsFinance is what I would have written. It is SO nice to know that Ive found a neat program which has a small footprint, is easy to use, is a PLEASURE to use, contains many of the features that I was looking for, promises many of the few that it lacks right now and has development and support teams that not just respond quickly via e-mail only to dismiss you but actually put the discussions to design and update the product with those features. I give this program 5 stars because it is highly usable right now - and a pleasure to use as stated - but also because of the promise that it holds. I have seen reviews on iBank from people who were also looking for a replacement for MS Money. (I bought my copy of iBank at the Apple Store so I cant write a review for it unfortunately.) I STRONGLY recommend that if you used MS Money OR if you just want to find a simple to use program that does an EXCELLENT job of helping you manage your finances, give MsFinance a try. If there is something you need that is missing, click the link and discuss it with the team. These people have put together a most excellent program here that I look forward to using. Programs like this remove the dread of sitting down to pay your bills or reconcile your bank or credit card statement. Just give it a shot. Take a minute to explore and get comfortable with it and use it. Heck, just download the trial if youre worried about spending the money. MsMoney was running $50 to $70 when it was discontinued and had three different versions. This program runs $20 right now and does everything that MS Money did with the exception of 401k and Investment management - something Ive also requested. Bottom line - EXCELLENT program that surpasses expectations without DEPLETING your finances. And to the team - hats off to you! Thanks for a job well done and for continuing to develop new and exciting features for this program. Ms Finance is obviously a labor of love for you. I will update this review in the future as the program changes but I think Ill just be adding accolades based on current experience.

I bought the program and encountered a couple of issues with features. I sent a message regarding problem and Earl, Principle Engineer, had responded within an hour.(this was on a Saturday). He worked with me back and forth with e-mails between Saturday and Sunday and was able to find the problem and fix it. Have to say I am very impressed. Through our discussion I mentioned some other features I would have liked to see....he asked some more questions regarding what I was looking for and said he would be working on adding that feature. This program is simple, but comes with incredible custumor support. Thank you Earl :-)

I lke the program, simple and easy to use. I got an almost immediate feedback when I emailed them a question. A few little changes I would like to see on the next version (Keep things in the order I type them within each date so it matches my checkbook. I often write several checks on the same date), but I would certainly recommend it for anyone who wants to use it as I do for just basic checking.

Its fine but should of just spent the money on Quicken or something like that. Using for just personal. Customer service was awesome!!!! Cant find that service anywhere. So if your looking for something very simple this is fine and dont hesitate to get customer service!

I love this app. Ive tried serveral other personal account management apps and this is my favorite. It is easy to operate and manage several accounts. It is also customizable to individual needs.

This program is good. It is not Quickens but getting really close. A few more refinements and it will be Great. Easy to set up and use. Better than most of the Mac financial programs out there and I have tried plenty and wasted a lot of money. GV

This app is not quite as customizable as I would have thought for the price. I bought this in order to stop using an old version of microsoft money on an aging PC, and I would have to say the old program works better. I only use it for a checking account and a savings account, so it does the job.

I was lookinng for a small and simple app to track monthly personal expenses against my budget. I had considered creating a Numbers spreadsheet or a database in Bento, but there were some serious issues with those two solutions. I downloaded and tried half a dozen apps from both the MAS and the iTunes store (looking for iPad alternatives), and in that process I discovered this app. It is so easy to add or edit entries and to see the running balance so I know that Im not overspending for the month. I had a couple of questions and the dev responded immediately with helpful advice. Ive been using this since late Feb 2013 and it fits my needs perfectly.

So far, so good. Have only used it as a check register so far, so that I can track spending by category.