Seeking a Mobile-Friendly Alternative to QuickBooks Self-Employed

For several years, I relied on QuickBooks Self-Employed to effortlessly manage my financial inflows and outflows. This app stood out because it allowed me to categorize each transaction in my bank account and on certain credit cards, distinguishing between personal and business expenses. It offered additional classification by type—such as supplies, inventory, gas, and rent—making it remarkably straightforward to handle tax computations. Moreover, its feature to automatically assign categories based on the source of the transaction, like PayPal, Venmo, or specific supply stores, was a significant time-saver.

However, in a surprising turn of events, I discovered in June that this application was discontinued back in April 2024. Unfortunately, I also learned that I had been billed for these past three months for a service that no longer existed, an inconvenience beyond the core issue at hand.

I’m now in search of a suitable replacement to track my income and expenses by connecting directly to my bank account. My primary requirement is a user-friendly mobile solution compatible with my iPhone. Ideally, I’d prefer everything to be managed within an app, but a comprehensive phone-browser option is acceptable if it performs efficiently.

My search so far, including trials with FreshBooks and Xero, proves that many popular alternatives fall short of my needs. They seem predominantly focused on expense tracking and fail to adequately handle income without manual input, as I don’t utilize an invoice system for my earnings. Therefore, if anyone is aware of a more fitting solution, I would greatly appreciate your advice. I’m open to options regardless of their fees, considering that many alternatives already match or exceed the cost of QuickBooks Self-Employed, yet still lack the features crucial for my operations.