NerdWallet alternatives

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R4] NerdWallet 2/5 · US Introduced way too many bugs: Every time I take an action for 5 mins in the app, I get the little frog saying that something went wrong. The bugs are increasing. It’s becoming painful to use this app.
2. [R6] NerdWallet 3/5 · US OS 26: I have been using this app for quite a few years, but, as others have said, the recent updates/changes have a made the app a little buggy, there still aren’t any widgets, and it still isn’t formatted properly for iPadOS 26. I really hope bug fixes and proper software compatibility are coming very soon… especially since we’re literally coming upon the OS ‘27 announcements in less than tw
3. [R21] NerdWallet 3/5 · US Did work great, but not anymore: I’ve loved this app. It’s really helpful to see all my different accounts in a single place. But recently it’s gotten worse. Every time I try to link a new account the app crashes. So, for what I have in it already it’s helpful, but I can’t add anything more.
4. [R25] NerdWallet 1/5 · US So many issues: Won’t connect to any of my accounts! Super unhelpful. Can’t use it if it won’t connect. Seems to ‘be having issues’ with MANY institutions.
5. [R1] NerdWallet 1/5 · US Terrible update: Removed the only reason I downloaded this app. For a budgeting option. And then put in some garbage news stories and investment tab nobody asked for. Edit: nice they added it back, too bad I moved on to rocket money
6. [R7] NerdWallet 2/5 · US New budget layout is bad: I hate the new budget layout - so much so that I am going to look for another app or go back to manual tracking. I need to be able to zoom out across multiple months and years and see how my earning and spending trends across multiple periods with different granularity. Now I can only see spend for each month or YTD and it completely removed the income view.
7. [R12] NerdWallet 3/5 · US Bring back 50/30/20: I’ve used several competitors before but what kept me with NW was the 50/30/20 rule and their simple UI - everything I needed in one neat spot. The 50/30/20 budgeting feature single-handedly kept me as a customer. I saw GREAT improvements using this. I’ve given these new versions some time but nothing compares to the old Nerd Wallet. Very disappointed and looking for alternati
8. [R18] NerdWallet 3/5 · US Less useful: It’s never had a lot of functionality in terms of budgeting but it’s become even less useful over time. Like they actively took out the more granular budgeting features and replaced with over broad charts not good for much. mostly good for passively tracking your accounts for issues. Looking for a new way to handle my budgeting
9. [R3] NerdWallet 3/5 · US Not consumer-focused anymore: I loved this app and the website when I found it in 2020. It shows me my net worth, my credit score, etc. In the past year or so they have made a lot of changes that all seem to be based on making them a profit rather than serving their customers. Most things I look for on the website are now only on the app. I used their shopping features to find the most beneficial
10. [R10] NerdWallet 1/5 · US Advertising platform you connect your bank accounts to: My title says it all, it’s non stop adds. ATOMIC BANK IS AWFUL - stop trying to get me to open an account. Also, the UI on this app used to be a lot better to see more details about your finances. Now you get the most basic views, no budgeting, no nothing and it tries to sell you stuff the whole time. SKIP
11. [R19] NerdWallet 2/5 · US Predatory, spammy financial app: I’m giving 2 stars because you can actually get a loan through this app, it just will be at an extremely predatory rate. They will also start sending you 3-5 marketing emails a day, and in my case have so far ignored my unsubscribe requests. I suspect they also sold my email address to other spammy, predatory financial services because I started receiving a bunch s
12. [R20] NerdWallet 5/5 · US “Ad free”: Basically since I started using it now it’s become a loan tracker. With ads and ads for loans, credit cards, and insurance. Tells me very little about my actual finances anymore.
13. [R16] NerdWallet 1/5 · US Not dependable, lost data: After I didn’t use an app for a while I found that all my accounts , properties, cars and etc were erased . It is time consuming to restore all this information.
14. [R24] NerdWallet 3/5 · US Great free app: For a free app this gives me what I need for the most part. Recently I’ve been changing big orders I make with roommates into smaller categories (unfortunately this app doesn’t let you split things up, which would make things so much easier) and then I’ll come back and it resets its self. Or I’ll change the category and it will reset later. It’s frustrating because I’ll have to dou
15. [R9] NerdWallet 3/5 · US Where’s landscape?: The app is ok, but why they didn’t design it for landscape for the iPad I don’t get. It just feel clunky to only have one orientation for it.
16. [R35] NerdWallet 1/5 · US I’ll change this: I’ll change my review once you make a widget for iPhone that displays net worth for home and Lock Screen
17. [R40] NerdWallet 4/5 · US Good app, I just wish it supported HSAs though in net worth tracking: I really like it! It helps you see how things are across time and can help you see patterns as they arise across multiple accounts (for example how quickly a check is spent or if your savings are growing over time). My biggest critique though is that I can’t link all my accounts. I contribute a lot to an HSA to save for unexpe
18. [R52] Cash App 5/5 · US Makes life easier: Easy to transfer money to and from people.
19. [R58] Cash App 5/5 · US I like this newer cashapp: Cashapp is the best it’s ever been. Shout out to the little savings, they really help honestly.
20. [R60] Cash App 5/5 · US Card: Very convenient
21. [R64] Cash App 5/5 · US Best app: Best app to pay off your rent and also receive money
22. [R69] Intuit Credit Karma 5/5 · US Review: I love how accurate Credit Karma is and all the help that is available to boost my credit score. Thank you Credit Karma!
23. [R73] Intuit Credit Karma 3/5 · US Great: Great always there in a bind with over draft protection and the loan and credit builder savings program
24. [R75] Intuit Credit Karma 5/5 · US Fix your credit: Trusting ck to get me right but I have faith
25. [R76] Intuit Credit Karma 3/5 · US Good Education Tool: I’ve used CK for years it’s a good tool if you have no clue how to manage your credit. I think it’s incredibly misleading though and should have a pathway or “real score” option to check scores that actually have an impact on your life.
26. [R83] Experian® 5/5 · US Amazing App: This app is so informative and helpful to understand my credit and it helps me make the best decision in my financial life
27. [R86] Experian® 5/5 · US Love this app: The app is easy very helpful for me to stay on top of my finances and financial health.
28. [R92] Experian® 5/5 · US Above and beyond: Very wonderful service for credit building and reviewing,monitoring is completely essential
29. [R96] Cleo AI 5/5 · US Professional, Friendly, & REAL: I appreciate the candid approach to assist the budgeting & expenses in my life! It is displayed so clearly- it’s the BEST plan I’ve ever subscribed to for planning my life and finances! - Thanks Cleo❣️
30. [R98] Cleo AI 5/5 · US Cleo review: I love this app and so user friendly thank you
31. [R102] Cleo AI 5/5 · US Great app: Love the app. Low interest on loans and it helped me when I was in a bind. If you short on funds this is the app you need if you have a checking account. Loan goes through in minutes. This is a life saving app. Thank so much for being there when I need it.
32. [R108] Money Network Mobile App 5/5 · US Consistent: Money network app is reliable. However once or twice in a 6 month span. I did have a small login in issue. Customer service helped me out. I erased and reinstalled the app and it started to work. Easy fix other than that. Reliable 👍🏽
33. [R113] Money Network Mobile App 5/5 · US Mm: Like the fact that it keeps me updated
34. [R114] Money Network Mobile App 2/5 · US Apple Pay: I love the app as far as being able to lock my card in an emergency and also being able to make a piggy bank BUT no matter how hard or how many times I try I CANNOT connect it to my Apple Pay and that is honestly a slight inconvenience for me if you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE figure that out
35. [R115] Money Network Mobile App 5/5 · US It’s Good: I’ve no issues.
36. [R37] NerdWallet 2/5 · US Bank connectivity problems: They’re having bank issues with plaid and not issuing any refunds for it. I’ve been having issues since November and I paid for a year. I recommend Monarch.
37. [R15] NerdWallet 3/5 · US Okay: It’s OK for a free app, but missing some key features no one has yet to come up with a decent replacement for Mint
38. [R36] NerdWallet 5/5 · US Thank you NW!: Love that the app is free, taught me so much & helped me start a real savings with some weight to it😭. Thank you NerdWallet for being such an educational and inspirational staple in today’s day & age✝️💚