Very useful. Love that it comes with a trail version.
20 January 2015
As is MoBu is a good solid finance tool that allows you to set and manage your budget, track reoccurring payments, and keep up with your check registry. You can import and export files, match a downloaded bank statement with MoBu and pretty much manage your finances. With a small amount of effort some of the entry effort could be automated and some other fairly minor user interface improvements will make it an even better tool. Hopefully the announced MoBu 2015 will incorporate those types of refinements and more.
10 September 2014
At first I imported from bank using the lastest Quicken format and the balances did not add up correctly. Then I retry with an older Quicken format and everything turned out fine, running balance correct. Today I'm looking at my balances and noticing totals that make NO SENSE. For example, I have a positive balance and a payment after that. Basic math tells me that the BALANCE IS LOWERED. But it INCREASES $ 200 TO $ 300 for no reason !! And after another transaction, instead of going down $ 30 like it should it drops to $ 300 !! Like instead of 6-4=2 this app thinks the answer is 6-4=50. I've NEVER had this type of error with any other checking program. I can't afford to have COMPLETELY WRONG RUNNING BALANCE when keeping track of my family's finances, so I'm done with this app. After days of inputing date I run into this. I'll be asking for a refund shortly. Best app that I've run into is Anmoney on android. And no details about what the new update fixes.
9 September 2014
No other app can beat MoBu - I love MoBu's features and capabilities. Perfect for me.
30 May 2014
I would give this a 5 star rating because the app is so comprehensive and syncs to all my devices, but I've had an issue backing up the desktop version since the upgrade to Microsoft OneDrive. I don't know if this is coincidence, or just a matter of changing the URL in the code, but it's frustrating.
If you fix that problem, I have ZERO complaints. Thanks for the otherwise fantastic app!
10 May 2014
This is a great start towards a robust personal financial application. However, some key features are missing. There's no ability to truly split transactions. Until that feature is added, for me, this software can't cut it and isn't usable. Second, it doesn't remember your selections if you choose to hide reconciled transactions, or change the date sort in the transactions window. Finally, the reports are very rudimentary.
Again, it's great start, but I will have to continue to use Moneydance (desktop) until some improvements are made here.
19 April 2014
I thought was just paying bills.
20 March 2014
This app is not cheep, but you are not getting a cheep app either. I love being able to sync seamlessly with my phone. Multiple accounts are can be tracked. Reconciliation is fairly easy. Entering data is easy after the learning curve (which isn't too steep). Transactions can be split into multiple budgets. Reports show basic information about your budget and available or projected money. The only thing it doesn't have which I would like is bill reminders, and the ability to budget expenses that don't occur monthly but rather only occur bimonthly or quarterly, etc. maybe they will happen on a future update. With those changes it would be a 5 star app, as it is it is easily 4.5 stars.
14 January 2014
Data entry for splits is difficult and flakey. The graphs are rudimentary. Data entry screens in front of a database. Not very user friendly. Budgets are month-to-month, with limited capabilities for annual expenses. I could not find a way to carry monthly budget surpluses into the following month or determine how to handle it.
8 December 2013
I'm currently using this app as a replacement for Microsoft Money now that I have a Surface. Importing my accounts were fairly easy. Once in managing those accounts and budgets were intuitive. The phone version syncs to the desktop versions using SkyDrive so no matter what device is used the accounts are in sync.
As other reviewers have said, this app is constantly being updated with new features and they are willing to listen to ideas on making the app better.
5 December 2013
These is a very well made and effective app. I've gone through quite a few financial management apps, but none can compare to mobu in terms of effectiveness and support. It keeps me on track and is a pleasure to use across tablets and the PCs, since the data syncs seamlessly to sky drive. A bit expensive, but worth the money IMHO.
23 November 2013
Was looking for a budget app that was easy yet flexible to use and one that would work on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8. MOBU is all that! I see that you can reconcile with some other programs (I don't use that) but you can also export out to Excel if you wish. If nothing else, this helps you ensure your data is portable if you ever switch platforms.
Once I figured out with the help of the developer, how to handle saving monthly for annual bills such as insurance (use a piggy bank type of account to put your money in monthly and assign that money a category for tracking purposes), I had decided all my budgeting needs are easily met by this app!
As much as I really like MOBU, I can't give it 5 stars - yet. The graphs still need some work, and the items list could be enhanced to make it a bit more finger friendly for the Surface RT. But these are truly minor complaints!
Well worth the money! Keep up the good work Gregory! And thanks for the email support!
6 September 2013
One of the only ones that can import Quicken and Money files, two of the formats used by most export options available on banks. It was easy for me to export the data of my debit bank account and import a reconcile using this application. Charts are not so good so that's why I did not give it a 5 stars.
28 August 2013
Very good but as I go through it I have a few open items. I would like to be able to transfer to different asset accounts and/or create a credit card account since that is what most people are using. Also maybe this is just me but don't assets reside on your books as an Debit?, so if you are adding more money to your account it's a debit and your balance is a debit.
20 August 2013
I hope this works. thank you for letting me try.
maria
20 June 2013
I have used this app to replace Quicken. It can sync across my PC, tablet, and phone via SkyDrive and the frequent updates that have continually added functionality are wonderful. The support for this product that the developer has exhibited with these updates is so reassuring and what prompted me to write this review. I am pleased to be a paying customer of this product on Windows 8 and Windows Phone. Keep up the great work.
18 June 2013
CRAPPY
18 June 2013
Updated review: EVERY feature we've asked for has been put in. These guys have no ego issues and just want to make the app better!!
Old review:
This program is a replacement of quicken for me. It's pretty robust, but still needs a few upgrades/changes. With that said, the developer has been excellent in supporting their program, responding to inquires and input. I have little doubt that they will earn a 5 star rating in the near future. Kudos to Greg for his thoughtful and quick responses!
3 June 2013
OK, it took some learning, but it is not as hard as all that. Just figuring out what goes where. But once you get the hang of it, WOW! This is the first budget app or program that just lays it all out plainly. Add new items, new sub items, Like I added Auto, the under that was Repair, Gas, etc. So you can customize for you! I would like tag for income so emailed a question for support on a Sunday, sent it in and got a reply/conversation on the same day! This is the best I have yet to see!
21 May 2013
Changed from 4 to 5 stars.
Importing in reconciliation section now faster.
Multiple currencies now available.
Simulation mode gets enabled if date change on main page.
Must turn simulation off again for your data to record.
Improved interface. Support = fast response.
Implemented a light theme that's available from main page.
Uses Skydrive to make backups of your profile/data.
Programmer very active/responsive to practical suggestions.
Better with each version.
16 May 2013
Hi R. If the online update doesn't work for you (firewall?), you can set the rates manually. You should contact the dev directly as he's very responsive.
16 May 2013
The exchange rate thing is not updating, and 1 USD is not 1 Euro, or 1 Yen.... Not happy for that price
8 May 2013
it has the potential to be a good product. I needs to allow the user to check off monthly bills as they are paid and subtracting them from the income...especially at any moment...need cookie from girl scouts, not in the budget but a must have
8 May 2013
Even for me (not a big money management fan) this app give me the desire to better manage my money. It's a beautiful app with graphs and stuff to see the money come and go.
Unlike Victor said, I don't think personal data are used, it's only the default behavior of skydrive connection like you see in any other application.
8 May 2013
The cloud sync capability is nice and basically a must before I purchase a finance app however I expect that a finance app would only need access to...uhhh...financial aspects so i will not use an app requiring access to my name, gender, profile pic and contacts in order to sync...i wonder what my contacts and my gender have to do with syncing financial transactions from one device to another through the cloud.
4 May 2013
Ive tried every budget app and this is by far the best ive used, just wish I could keep track of credit card limits and balances instead of just my payments. Would also like to see it for my windows phone in the future so I can sync and put in transactions on the go.
26 April 2013
All about managing my money and this is the app that will help you manage EVERYTHING!! From establishing budgets, to being able to forecast expected income/savings, planning bills, reoccurring transactions and more. This app has everything you need in order to achieve financial success and get organized. And it gets better, suggestions, issues, the developer is HANDS ON which makes all the difference as far as I'm concerned. Great app, great value, definitely worth every penny!!!
23 April 2013
This apps is perfect! But, how do I change my curency
18 April 2013
I had to uninstall. Sucked. Still looking for something comparable.
11 May 2015
Very useful. Love that it comes with a trail version.
20 January 2015
As is MoBu is a good solid finance tool that allows you to set and manage your budget, track reoccurring payments, and keep up with your check registry. You can import and export files, match a downloaded bank statement with MoBu and pretty much manage your finances. With a small amount of effort some of the entry effort could be automated and some other fairly minor user interface improvements will make it an even better tool. Hopefully the announced MoBu 2015 will incorporate those types of refinements and more.
10 September 2014
At first I imported from bank using the lastest Quicken format and the balances did not add up correctly. Then I retry with an older Quicken format and everything turned out fine, running balance correct. Today I'm looking at my balances and noticing totals that make NO SENSE. For example, I have a positive balance and a payment after that. Basic math tells me that the BALANCE IS LOWERED. But it INCREASES $ 200 TO $ 300 for no reason !! And after another transaction, instead of going down $ 30 like it should it drops to $ 300 !! Like instead of 6-4=2 this app thinks the answer is 6-4=50. I've NEVER had this type of error with any other checking program. I can't afford to have COMPLETELY WRONG RUNNING BALANCE when keeping track of my family's finances, so I'm done with this app. After days of inputing date I run into this. I'll be asking for a refund shortly. Best app that I've run into is Anmoney on android. And no details about what the new update fixes.
9 September 2014
No other app can beat MoBu - I love MoBu's features and capabilities. Perfect for me.
30 May 2014
I would give this a 5 star rating because the app is so comprehensive and syncs to all my devices, but I've had an issue backing up the desktop version since the upgrade to Microsoft OneDrive. I don't know if this is coincidence, or just a matter of changing the URL in the code, but it's frustrating. If you fix that problem, I have ZERO complaints. Thanks for the otherwise fantastic app!
10 May 2014
This is a great start towards a robust personal financial application. However, some key features are missing. There's no ability to truly split transactions. Until that feature is added, for me, this software can't cut it and isn't usable. Second, it doesn't remember your selections if you choose to hide reconciled transactions, or change the date sort in the transactions window. Finally, the reports are very rudimentary. Again, it's great start, but I will have to continue to use Moneydance (desktop) until some improvements are made here.
19 April 2014
I thought was just paying bills.
20 March 2014
This app is not cheep, but you are not getting a cheep app either. I love being able to sync seamlessly with my phone. Multiple accounts are can be tracked. Reconciliation is fairly easy. Entering data is easy after the learning curve (which isn't too steep). Transactions can be split into multiple budgets. Reports show basic information about your budget and available or projected money. The only thing it doesn't have which I would like is bill reminders, and the ability to budget expenses that don't occur monthly but rather only occur bimonthly or quarterly, etc. maybe they will happen on a future update. With those changes it would be a 5 star app, as it is it is easily 4.5 stars.
14 January 2014
Data entry for splits is difficult and flakey. The graphs are rudimentary. Data entry screens in front of a database. Not very user friendly. Budgets are month-to-month, with limited capabilities for annual expenses. I could not find a way to carry monthly budget surpluses into the following month or determine how to handle it.
8 December 2013
I'm currently using this app as a replacement for Microsoft Money now that I have a Surface. Importing my accounts were fairly easy. Once in managing those accounts and budgets were intuitive. The phone version syncs to the desktop versions using SkyDrive so no matter what device is used the accounts are in sync. As other reviewers have said, this app is constantly being updated with new features and they are willing to listen to ideas on making the app better.
5 December 2013
These is a very well made and effective app. I've gone through quite a few financial management apps, but none can compare to mobu in terms of effectiveness and support. It keeps me on track and is a pleasure to use across tablets and the PCs, since the data syncs seamlessly to sky drive. A bit expensive, but worth the money IMHO.
23 November 2013
Was looking for a budget app that was easy yet flexible to use and one that would work on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8. MOBU is all that! I see that you can reconcile with some other programs (I don't use that) but you can also export out to Excel if you wish. If nothing else, this helps you ensure your data is portable if you ever switch platforms. Once I figured out with the help of the developer, how to handle saving monthly for annual bills such as insurance (use a piggy bank type of account to put your money in monthly and assign that money a category for tracking purposes), I had decided all my budgeting needs are easily met by this app! As much as I really like MOBU, I can't give it 5 stars - yet. The graphs still need some work, and the items list could be enhanced to make it a bit more finger friendly for the Surface RT. But these are truly minor complaints! Well worth the money! Keep up the good work Gregory! And thanks for the email support!
6 September 2013
One of the only ones that can import Quicken and Money files, two of the formats used by most export options available on banks. It was easy for me to export the data of my debit bank account and import a reconcile using this application. Charts are not so good so that's why I did not give it a 5 stars.
28 August 2013
Very good but as I go through it I have a few open items. I would like to be able to transfer to different asset accounts and/or create a credit card account since that is what most people are using. Also maybe this is just me but don't assets reside on your books as an Debit?, so if you are adding more money to your account it's a debit and your balance is a debit.
20 August 2013
I hope this works. thank you for letting me try. maria
20 June 2013
I have used this app to replace Quicken. It can sync across my PC, tablet, and phone via SkyDrive and the frequent updates that have continually added functionality are wonderful. The support for this product that the developer has exhibited with these updates is so reassuring and what prompted me to write this review. I am pleased to be a paying customer of this product on Windows 8 and Windows Phone. Keep up the great work.
18 June 2013
CRAPPY
18 June 2013
Updated review: EVERY feature we've asked for has been put in. These guys have no ego issues and just want to make the app better!! Old review: This program is a replacement of quicken for me. It's pretty robust, but still needs a few upgrades/changes. With that said, the developer has been excellent in supporting their program, responding to inquires and input. I have little doubt that they will earn a 5 star rating in the near future. Kudos to Greg for his thoughtful and quick responses!
3 June 2013
OK, it took some learning, but it is not as hard as all that. Just figuring out what goes where. But once you get the hang of it, WOW! This is the first budget app or program that just lays it all out plainly. Add new items, new sub items, Like I added Auto, the under that was Repair, Gas, etc. So you can customize for you! I would like tag for income so emailed a question for support on a Sunday, sent it in and got a reply/conversation on the same day! This is the best I have yet to see!
21 May 2013
Changed from 4 to 5 stars. Importing in reconciliation section now faster. Multiple currencies now available. Simulation mode gets enabled if date change on main page. Must turn simulation off again for your data to record. Improved interface. Support = fast response. Implemented a light theme that's available from main page. Uses Skydrive to make backups of your profile/data. Programmer very active/responsive to practical suggestions. Better with each version.
16 May 2013
Hi R. If the online update doesn't work for you (firewall?), you can set the rates manually. You should contact the dev directly as he's very responsive.
16 May 2013
The exchange rate thing is not updating, and 1 USD is not 1 Euro, or 1 Yen.... Not happy for that price
8 May 2013
it has the potential to be a good product. I needs to allow the user to check off monthly bills as they are paid and subtracting them from the income...especially at any moment...need cookie from girl scouts, not in the budget but a must have
8 May 2013
Even for me (not a big money management fan) this app give me the desire to better manage my money. It's a beautiful app with graphs and stuff to see the money come and go. Unlike Victor said, I don't think personal data are used, it's only the default behavior of skydrive connection like you see in any other application.
8 May 2013
The cloud sync capability is nice and basically a must before I purchase a finance app however I expect that a finance app would only need access to...uhhh...financial aspects so i will not use an app requiring access to my name, gender, profile pic and contacts in order to sync...i wonder what my contacts and my gender have to do with syncing financial transactions from one device to another through the cloud.
4 May 2013
Ive tried every budget app and this is by far the best ive used, just wish I could keep track of credit card limits and balances instead of just my payments. Would also like to see it for my windows phone in the future so I can sync and put in transactions on the go.
26 April 2013
All about managing my money and this is the app that will help you manage EVERYTHING!! From establishing budgets, to being able to forecast expected income/savings, planning bills, reoccurring transactions and more. This app has everything you need in order to achieve financial success and get organized. And it gets better, suggestions, issues, the developer is HANDS ON which makes all the difference as far as I'm concerned. Great app, great value, definitely worth every penny!!!
23 April 2013
This apps is perfect! But, how do I change my curency
18 April 2013
I had to uninstall. Sucked. Still looking for something comparable.