The Bottom Line
Pocket Quicken software is no longer available from Landware. To find a mobile personal finance software solution, see SmartPhone, PDA and iPhone Software.
Pocket Quicken 2.5 is stable, secure personal finance software for devices running Palm, Pocket PC or Windows Mobile operating systems. Pocket Quicken is the way to go for seamless synchronization with Quicken desktop software, or you can just use Pocket Quicken on your handheld device and skip the sync.
Pros
- Enhanced report settings, easier data entry
- Can be used on device without desktop software
- Clean interface is easier to use
- Pocket Quicken 2.5 is far more customizable than earlier versions
- Free 14-day trial
Cons
- No visual reports, such as pie charts
- No wifi capability for updating accounts.
Description
- Pocket Quicken reports for instant financial summaries
- Single-handed operation with D-Pad and ThumbNav
- Reconcile accounts with PocketQuicken on your PDA or Smartphone
- Auto-Create Pocket Quicken budgets based on prior spending
- Integrated help with Pocket Quicken operational tips
- Organize expenses with categories and classes
- Protect Pocket Quicken data with PIN access
- Pocket Quicken account balances at a glance
- Pocket Quicken works with Quicken 99 - current Quicken version
Guide Review - Pocket Quicken for Your PDA or Smartphone
Pocket Quicken software is no longer available from Landware. To find a mobile personal finance software solution, see SmartPhone, PDA and iPhone Software.
Pocket Quicken is the most complete PDA or Smartphone personal finance software that I have seen. The feature set is complete enough to make Pocket Quicken robust enough to use on your handheld device alone if you want to. Features include:
- Data entry for Pocket Quicken is fast, thanks to the QuickFill feature and Memorized transactions. QuickFill starts filling in fields as you tap or type so you need to enter fewer characters.
- Track an unlimited number of accounts with Pocket Quicken and get one-tap personal finance summaries with current and ending balances, credit limits and account numbers. A contact can be assigned to an account and can be dialed directly from a Smartphone.
- The budget has a zoom feature so you can see what transactions made up the total in a budget category.
- Categories and classes can be added, edited or deleted and accounts can be reconciled on your device without the need for desktop software.
Pocket Quicken retails for $39.95, with upgrades running $19.95.
