iBank for iPad Review
Price: $14.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third-generation)
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iBank for iPad presents users most of the information needed at a glance on the main page of their account book. The only downfall to this is that the onslaught of information can be a bit overwhelming. The main screen displays a summary of funds (cash, cards, loans, investments, etc), reminders (for bills), a budget graph (specifying budget and actual information), and the balances on specific accounts and credit cards. Summary and Reminders cannot be expanded on, but the Budget and account sections can be tapped on for additional information.
While the interface is designed extremely well, iBank for iPad trades simple usability for power and complexity. Since users can do so much with iBank, it's hard to make using it as simple as other apps (I'm specifically referring to the innovative and simple CoinKeeper budgeting app). Otherwise, iBank for iPad is nearly perfect.
These sorts of apps need to sit on a continuum from usable to powerful. It's tough to make an app that's perfect in both categories. This one is as usable as they come for being as powerful as it is. That power and complexity is reflected in the $14.99 price. Don't grab this one if you aren't serious about keeping a detailed budget and viewing detailed information on your finances. This one is a serious financial application for the iPad, comparable to anything you'll find on a PC.