Banktivity
OS X, iOS | |
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Type | Personal finance, Accounting software |
License | Proprietary |
Website | banktivity |
Banktivity (formerly known as iBank) is a personal finance management suite designed for macOS[1] and iOS platforms by IGG Software and debuted in 2003 as a Mac desktop software.
History
There have been a total of 8 releases for the desktop version since its inception. Over this same period,
Macworld compared iBank 2 to Quicken, but "with a decidedly Mac-like interface".[2] iBank 3 was updated for Mac OS X Leopard, with support for Cover Flow, Quick Look, and Core Animation. It also integrates with other Apple Inc. products, such as syncing with an iPhone via MobileMe.[3] iBank 3.4 improved support for Quicken import.[4]
iBank 4 was updated to be compatible with
iBank 5 was released November 19, 2013,[5] introducing several new features such as online billpay, Direct Access and Improvements to budgeting.[6] iBank 5 saw the release of six major upgrades to the product through iBank 5.6.4 which included the addition of iBank Cloud Sync.[7][8] Banktivity 5 was released on January 28, 2016. After nearly 13 years, IGG retired the iBank name, announcing Banktivity as the successor of the IGG's personal finance software line.[9]
Banktivity 6: initial public release on April 25, 2017.[10]
Banktivity 7: initial public release on September 24, 2018.[11]
Banktivity's features include a proprietary cloud sync that can be used between macOS and iOS devices, traditional and envelope budgets, multi-currency support and investment portfolio management.
Reception
According to MacWorld, MacLife Magazine, Endgadet and others, Banktivity is considered in the Mac user community as viable alternative to Quicken for Mac.[12][13][14][15]
iBank was the runner-up for the Best Mac OS X Leopard Application in the 2007 Apple Design Awards.[16]
References
- ^ Lazar, Lonnie (October 15, 2008). "IGG Software iBank". MacLife. Archived from the original on October 30, 2008.
- ^ Barylick, Chris. "iBank 2.1 Review". Retrieved March 1, 2009.
- ^ Chartier, David (February 27, 2008). "iBank 3 lands with Direct Downloads, iPhone sync, more - Ars Technica". Retrieved March 1, 2009.
- ^ Cohen, Peter. "iBank finance software improves Quicken migration". Retrieved March 1, 2009.
- ^ "Banktivity 5 Version History". Retrieved 2016-02-02.
...Initial public release ...'
- ^ "iBank 5 – The Leader in Macintosh Personal Finance". 14 November 2013. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
...Better Budgeting – The budgeting feature in iBank (something I don't use much, but may now) has been improved dramatically by automatically incorporating Scheduled Transactions (which I use a lot) into your Budget. Budgets will also now auto-update based on changes and will synchronize to iBank for iPad 2. Budgets were probably the weakest area of iBank previously. ...'
- ^ "Version: 5.6". Retrieved 2016-02-02.
...Implement Cloud Sync (official release - beta is complete) ...'
- ^ "Cloud. Sync. Now". Retrieved 2016-02-02.
...Our free Cloud Sync solution is now available....'
- ^ "Banktivity is the new iBank". 26 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
...So today we are announcing the end of the iBank name and the beginning of our new name for our apps: Banktivity....'
- ^ "Banktivity 6.0 Now Available! - Developers' Blog". 2017-04-25. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "Banktivity Product Announcements". www.iggsoftware.com. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "iBank 5 review: Personal finance Mac app corners the market on your money". Macworld. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^ "Playing with the big boys". The Brattleboro Reformer. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^ "10 Best Quicken Alternatives For Mac". MacHow2. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^ "IGG Software, iBank and its climb from one-man shop to Intuit competitor". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^ "WWDC: Apple Design Awards 2007 Winners". The Mac Observer. June 13, 2007. Retrieved April 3, 2012.