Financial Apps for Mac: A Search for the Perfect Solution

As a user of multiple currencies and accounts across two countries, I require a financial app that can accommodate these needs without any extra frills. Unfortunately, my previous software package, iBank 4, is no longer supported on my new MacBook running Catalina. In this article, I'll share my experience with Banktivity and explore other options for personal finance management on Mac.

After using iBank 4 for several years, I decided to update to the latest version, v7. However, things took an unexpected turn when I discovered that Banktivity 8 was subscription-based, which wasn't mentioned before downloading the new software. This meant that there was no option to purchase a one-time license or keep using v7.

I had previously told Banktivity's support team that I didn't require any extra cost features and preferred manual entry of transactions. Instead, they offered me a subscription-based solution without informing me about the change in their business model. This experience left a sour taste and raised concerns about transparency in software development.

In my search for an alternative financial app for Mac, I'm looking for a program that can handle multiple currencies, allow manual transaction entry, and doesn't require linking to banks or downloading transactions. If anyone has any recommendations, I'd love to hear them. Perhaps there's another software package that can fill the gap left by Banktivity 7.

For now, I'll continue using iBank 4 and hope to find a compatible solution in the future. It's essential for developers to be open and honest about changes to their products and business models to maintain user trust. As a long-time user of iBank 4, I was disappointed by Banktivity's tactics and would like to see more transparency in the software industry.

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