Skip to content

Coaching waitlist is open. Join the waitlist

Budgeting comparison

Rocket Money vs Simplifi

Updated

Data as of

Rocket Money checked Simplifi checked

I earn commissions from some links.

Rocket Money logo

Rocket Money

Budgeting app

Visit site for Rocket Money (opens in a new tab)
Official images, as of Oct 24, 2026
Rocket Money Dashboard
Rocket Money App Store image of the Budget screen
Rocket Money Transactions tab
Quicken Simplifi logo

Simplifi

Budgeting app

Visit site for Quicken Simplifi (opens in a new tab)
Official images, as of Oct 24, 2026
Quicken App Store image of a projected cash flow screen
Quicken App Store image of a spending plan
Simplifi transaction list

Short answer

  • Pick Rocket Money if you want a free version.
  • Pick Simplifi if you want official guidance for budgeting irregular income.
  • The biggest difference is irregular income: Simplifi's source says yes, and Rocket Money's says no.

Full disclosure: Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.

Rocket Money vs Simplifi at a glance

  • Rocket Money logoRocket Money

    Free trial
    7 days
    Rating
    4.5 of 5App Store, 404,690 ratings
    Platforms
    3iOS, Android, Web
  • Quicken Simplifi logoSimplifi

    Free trial
    None
    Rating
    4.5 of 5App Store, 11,972 ratings
    Platforms
    2Web, Mobile

What it costs

  • Rocket Money logoRocket Money

    Rocket Money has a free version. Premium uses a pay what you think is fair price that Rocket Money says typically ranges from $7 to $14 a month, and Premium+ costs $15 a month.

    Sourcerocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, checked .
  • Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

    $6.99a month, billed yearly

    Quicken Simplifi lists $6.99 a month, billed annually. New members who order directly from Quicken by November 29, 2026 see a first-year offer of $3.99 a month, billed annually.

    Sourcequicken.com/products/simplifi, checked .

Bars show only when every app here lists a yearly price, so these prices sit side by side without them. Prices are list prices from each app's own page, before tax and any offer.

Features

Features each app's official source states, yes or no.
FeatureRocket MoneySimplifi
AI features Yes Yes
Savings goals Yes Yes
Shared budgets Yes Yes
Investment tracking Yes Yes
Data export Yes Yes
Sources for these features

Yes means the official site lists it. No means the official site says the app doesn't have it.

Rocket Money and Quicken Simplifi, side by side

Rocket Money and Simplifi compared. Each value's source and the date we checked it open from its Source link.
Free trialDiffers
Rocket MoneyRocket Money says new Premium members get a 7-day free trial, then the monthly subscription continues at the price chosen at signup.
Sourcehelp.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/2217739-how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, checked .
SimplifiQuicken says Simplifi has no free trial, but offers a 30-day money-back guarantee from the original purchase date for subscriptions bought directly from Quicken.
Sourcesupport.simplifi.quicken.com/en/articles/3363727-quicken-simplifi-subscription-questions, checked .
PlatformsDiffers
Rocket MoneyRocket Money lists iOS, Android and Web.
Sourcerocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, checked .
SimplifiQuicken Simplifi lists Web and Mobile.
Sourcequicken.com/products/simplifi, checked .
Bank syncingDiffers
Rocket MoneyYes. Rocket Money says it connects to your accounts through Plaid.
Sourcerocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, checked .
SimplifiYes. Quicken says Simplifi connects to over 14k financial institutions.
Sourcequicken.com/products/simplifi, checked .
App store ratingDiffers
Rocket MoneyRocket Money has 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store from 404,690 ratings.
SourceApp Store listing, checked .
SimplifiQuicken Simplifi has 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store from 11,972 ratings.
SourceApp Store listing, checked .

Store ratings are a dated snapshot from each listing, not our score. A row shows only when both apps have a current official source for it. How we source and date this data. Spotted a change? Tell us if something changed.

Weighing a third option? Add up to two more apps and compare up to four side by side.

Screen by screen

Pick a task to see what each app shows for it. App Store and Google Play images are the apps' own marketing, so they can show sample data and staged layouts. Help center images come from the app's support articles. See every app's screens.

Home

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money Dashboard
    From Rocket Money's help centerThe Dashboard with current spend this month, a Payday in 8 days row and account balances.help.rocketmoney.com, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Quicken App Store image of a projected cash flow screen
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Know what's next with your money" showing a hand holding a phone with a Quicken screen, a Projected Cash Flow chart and Banking balances.App Store listing, as of
  • Quicken screen with projected cash flow
    App Store marketing imageA Quicken screen with a Projected Cash Flow chart, Banking balances and three income rows.App Store listing, as of
  • Quicken App Store image of projected cash flow
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Tools that are predictive & adaptive" showing a Projected Cash Flow chart and Banking balances.App Store listing, as of
  • Simplifi mobile dashboard
    From Simplifi's help centerThe mobile dashboard with a Banking card, a note that 3 accounts need attention and Recent Spending.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

Accounts

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money App Store image of the Net worth tab
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Track and see your net worth" showing the Net worth tab.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money Net worth tab
    App Store marketing imageThe Net worth tab: $69,556 with a line chart and a Summary of Assets, Debt and Net Worth.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money net worth chart
    App Store marketing imageA Net Worth card with $69,556, a line chart and time range buttons from 1M to All.App Store listing, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Simplifi All Accounts screen
    From Simplifi's help centerThe All Accounts screen with net worth, business accounts and personal Banking accounts grouped with balances.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

Transactions

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money Transactions tab
    From Rocket Money's help centerThe Transactions tab with a search box and a list of transactions with icons and amounts.help.rocketmoney.com, as of
  • Rocket Money transaction detail
    From Rocket Money's help centerA transaction detail for Fish Taco with options to rename, mark recurring, ignore, add tags, add a note, create a rule or split.help.rocketmoney.com, as of
  • Rocket Money split transaction screen
    From Rocket Money's help centerA Split transaction screen dividing $49.90 by equal amounts into two parts.help.rocketmoney.com, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Simplifi transaction list
    From Simplifi's help centerA transaction list with a search box, each row showing payee, category, amount and date.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

Budget

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money App Store image of the Budget screen
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Create monthly budgets that work for you" showing the Budget screen for September 2025.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money Budget screen
    App Store marketing imageThe Budget screen: $623 left to spend, Bills & Utilities and Earnings cards, and Category Budgets.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money left to spend card
    App Store marketing imageA Spending card reading $623 left to spend with a progress bar and a $48/day for 13d note.App Store listing, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Quicken App Store image of a spending plan
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Smart budgeting" showing $1,415 left this month with a donut chart and spending plan rows.App Store listing, as of
  • Quicken spending plan card
    App Store marketing imageA spending plan card: $1,415 left this month, a donut chart, and Income, Bills, Planned Spend, Other Spend and Savings Goals rows.App Store listing, as of
  • Simplifi mobile Spending Plan
    From Simplifi's help centerThe mobile Spending Plan for October 2026 with Income, Bills, Planned Spend, Other Spend and Savings Goals rows and a Left this month ring.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of
  • Quicken spending plan rows
    App Store marketing imageSpending plan rows for Income, Bills, Planned Spend, Other Spend and Savings Goals with amounts.App Store listing, as of
  • Simplifi Left this month card
    From Simplifi's help centerA Left this month card showing $3,987.80 with a ring chart and $173.38 left per day.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

Categories

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money New Category form
    From Rocket Money's help centerA New Category form with name, color, icon and category group fields and a Save Category button.help.rocketmoney.com, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

No official screen found yet

Goals

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money goal picker
    From Rocket Money's help centerA goal setup screen listing Emergency Savings, Pay Off Credit Card Debt and other goals to choose from.help.rocketmoney.com, as of
  • Rocket Money Goals screen
    From Rocket Money's help centerThe Goals screen with a deposit streak, Vacation Savings and Emergency Savings progress and milestone badges.help.rocketmoney.com, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Simplifi Create a goal screen
    From Simplifi's help centerA Create a goal screen with choices like Buy a car, Emergency Fund, Wedding, Vacation, Home and Custom.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of
  • Simplifi Savings Goals screen
    From Simplifi's help centerThe Savings Goals screen with a Fall Wedding goal at 35%, $350 saved and a target date.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

Reports and insights

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money App Store image of the Spending tab
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Keep track of your monthly expenses" showing the Spending tab.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money Spending tab
    App Store marketing imageThe Spending tab with Week, Month, Quarter and Year buttons, monthly bars, and Income, Total Spend and Net Income rows.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money income and spend rows
    App Store marketing imageThree rows: Income $4,800, Total Spend $4,426 and Net Income $374.App Store listing, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Quicken App Store image of a net income chart
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Business & personal finances in one clear view" showing a Net Income chart and income rows.App Store listing, as of
  • Quicken net income chart
    App Store marketing imageA Net Income bar chart by month, three income rows and a Left this month donut.App Store listing, as of
  • Quicken projected cash flow chart
    App Store marketing imageA Projected Cash Flow chart with a Today marker and a projected balance of $31,452.App Store listing, as of

Bills and recurring

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money App Store image of the Recurring tab
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "See exactly where your money is going" showing the Recurring tab with a Coming up calendar.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money Recurring tab
    App Store marketing imageThe Recurring tab: a Coming up card with a week calendar, then Coming Up and Coming Later charges.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money App Store image of the cancellation screen
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Cancel unused subscriptions with just a few taps" showing a "See what we can cancel for you" screen.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money cancellation start screen
    App Store marketing imageA screen reading "See what we can cancel for you" with a Start a cancellation button.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money App Store image of Lower your bills
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "We negotiate to help you lower bills" showing a Lower your bills screen.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money Lower your bills screen
    App Store marketing imageA Lower your bills screen with bills from DirecTV, AT&T and Spectrum, each with a "Lower for me" button.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money Recurring list
    From Rocket Money's help centerThe Recurring tab on All, listing subscriptions and bills with amounts and how often they charge.help.rocketmoney.com, as of
  • Rocket Money Cancel Netflix form
    From Rocket Money's help centerA Cancel Netflix form asking for name, email, phone, billing address and the last 4 digits of the card.help.rocketmoney.com, as of
  • Rocket Money Coming up calendar card
    App Store marketing imageA Coming up card that says 4 recurring charges are due in the next 7 days, above a two-week calendar.App Store listing, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Simplifi Recurring list
    From Simplifi's help centerThe Recurring list with filters for All Active, Income, Bills and Subscriptions and each series' next date and frequency.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

Investments

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

No official screen found yet

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Quicken App Store image of retirement and investments
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Turn what ifs into an actual plan" showing a Retirement chart and an Investments value.App Store listing, as of
  • Quicken retirement and investments cards
    App Store marketing imageA Retirement projection chart and an Investments card with $200,725 and a value chart.App Store listing, as of
  • Quicken App Store image of investments by month
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "All your finances in one, and then some" showing an Investments value chart and a monthly value list.App Store listing, as of
  • Simplifi Investments screen
    From Simplifi's help centerThe mobile Investments screen with Holdings, Balances and Performance tabs, a market value, related news and holdings.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

Sharing with a partner

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money Share your finances screen
    From Rocket Money's help centerA "Share your finances?" screen with Full Name and Email Address fields and a Share my Account button.help.rocketmoney.com, as of
  • Rocket Money Shared confirmation
    From Rocket Money's help centerA "Shared!" confirmation saying the account was shared and the partner will get an email.help.rocketmoney.com, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Simplifi Spaces and sharing settings
    From Simplifi's help centerThe web Spaces & sharing settings with the user's financial spaces and a Shared with you section.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of
  • Simplifi Space sharing invitation email
    From Simplifi's help centerAn invitation email that says Andrea wants to share their Space, with an Accept invitation button.support.simplifi.quicken.com, as of

AI assistant

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

  • Rocket Money App Store image of a Rowan text chat
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline about an AI-powered assistant showing a text chat with Rowan by Rocket Money.App Store listing, as of
  • Rocket Money Rowan text conversation
    App Store marketing imageA text conversation where Rowan comments on Dining & Drinks and Grocery spending and the user replies.App Store listing, as of

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

No official screen found yet

Other screens

Rocket Money logoRocket Money

No official screen found yet

Quicken Simplifi logoQuicken Simplifi

  • Quicken App Store image of an invoice
    App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Run your business confidently" showing income rows and an invoice marked Paid in full.App Store listing, as of

Who it's for

Pick the tab that sounds like you. Every answer comes from the app's own pages, and its source opens from the Source link.

Just me

Budgeting on your own? These are the basics people ask about first.

Partners

Sharing money with a partner? Here's how each app handles a second person.

  • Can my partner use their own login details?

    Rocket Money: Yes. Your partner gets their own login.

    SourceIn their words: “Each partner receives their own unique login credentials and can set their own multi-factor authentication (MFA) preferences for added security.” help.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/4562634-account-sharing, checked .

    Simplifi: Yes. Your partner gets their own login.

    SourceIn their words: “You can share your Quicken Simplifi data with one additional member, who will need their own Quicken ID and password, but does not need their own Quicken Simplifi Subscription.” support.simplifi.quicken.com/en/articles/6443103-how-to-use-spaces-sharing-in-quicken-simplifi, checked .
  • How many people can share one account?

    Rocket Money: Up to 2 people, including you.

    SourceIn their words: “Currently, Account Sharing is designed for two people-typically a primary account holder and one partner.” help.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/4562634-account-sharing, checked .

    Simplifi: Up to 2 people, including you.

    SourceIn their words: “You can add one other person with our "spaces & sharing" feature.” quicken.com/products/simplifi, checked .
  • Can we keep shared and individual views?

    Rocket Money: No. You both see the same shared view.

    SourceIn their words: “Collaborate on finances by sharing your account with trusted family members or financial advisors - they'll see everything you see, making financial planning a team effort.” help.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/2677184-premium-membership-features, checked .

    Simplifi: No. You both see the same shared view.

    SourceIn their words: “Note: Some limited-access capabilities-like sharing specific accounts or features or viewing and adding attachments to transactions-are not yet available, but may be added for Space Sharing in the future.” support.simplifi.quicken.com/en/articles/6443103-how-to-use-spaces-sharing-in-quicken-simplifi, checked .
  • Can we set up joint budgets and goals?

    Rocket Money: Yes. You can work toward goals together.

    SourceIn their words: “Create Financial Goals and save toward shared priorities, such as an emergency fund or vacation.” help.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/4562634-account-sharing, checked .

    Simplifi: Yes. You can work toward goals together.

    SourceIn their words: “Yep! You can share your Quicken Simplifi account with your partner, financial advisor, or anyone you trust.” quicken.com/products/simplifi, checked .

Family

Bringing in more of the household? Here's what each app says about families and kids. See apps with custodial accounts for kids.

  • Does it have accounts or features for kids or teens?

    Rocket Money: No.

    SourceIn their words: “You may not use the Services, and you may not accept this Agreement, if you’re not at least 18 years of age” rocketmoney.com/terms, checked .

    Simplifi: No.

    SourceIn their words: “To access and/or use the Products and Services you acknowledge that you are at least 18 years of age” quicken.com/simplifi/terms, checked .
  • How many people can share one account?

    Rocket Money: Up to 2 people, including you.

    SourceIn their words: “Currently, Account Sharing is designed for two people-typically a primary account holder and one partner.” help.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/4562634-account-sharing, checked .

    Simplifi: Up to 2 people, including you.

    SourceIn their words: “You can add one other person with our "spaces & sharing" feature.” quicken.com/products/simplifi, checked .

Freelancer

Paid on an uneven schedule or running a side hustle? Here's what each app offers. See apps with a SEP IRA or Solo 401(k).

Business

Running a small business? Here's what each app says about business money.

A question shows only when every app here has a current official source that answers it. We only say no when the app's own page does.

Which fits your Money Type?

There are four Money Types: Strategist, Spender, Saver and Scrambler. Each card matches one type to what the sources say about these two apps.

  • Strategist

    Both Rocket Money and Simplifi list investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.

    First fix: Save the Raise.

  • Spender

    Both Rocket Money and Simplifi list goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.

    First fix: Sleep on It.

  • Saver

    Neither app's sources confirm a feature we match to this type yet, so the quiz is the better place to start.

    First fix: Put It to Work.

  • Scrambler

    Both Rocket Money and Simplifi list bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.

    First fix: Bills First.

Not sure which one you are? Take the free Money Types quiz. It takes about two minutes.

Full disclosure: Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.

Another option: Fifecta

If neither Rocket Money nor Simplifi feels right, here is one more option to look at. Fifecta gives every paycheck a plan with FUNDS, and it starts from your Money Type, so the plan matches how you already handle money.

What real users say

These are other people's opinions, not Priceless Tay's. We quote public reviews and posts word for word, link each one and show its date, but we haven't checked the claims in them. A post counts toward a theme when it uses one of that theme's keywords, so a mention can be praise or a complaint.

What Simplifi users say

Based on 34 App Store reviews, 18 Reddit posts and 2 Hacker News posts dated Oct 2025 to Oct 2026, read Oct 2026. We collected the Reddit data with Apify, a scraping service, on Oct 24, 2026.

  • Of the 54 reviews and posts we read, 17 mention how easy or hard the app is to use.
  • Of the 54 reviews and posts we read, 15 mention the price, fees or the subscription.
  • Of the 54 reviews and posts we read, 8 mention syncing or connecting accounts.

Positive

“...Simplifi by far is the easiest to use and has the most intuitive UI.”
App Store reviewer on the App Store, . See the App Store reviews. Apple doesn't give single reviews their own link, so this opens the app's reviews.

Critical

“Quicken Simplifi has been a huge disappointment. I have multiple high-usage accounts that have lost connectivity...”
App Store reviewer on the App Store, . See the App Store reviews. Apple doesn't give single reviews their own link, so this opens the app's reviews.

Positive

“...I've used Simplifi, Monarch and Copilot Money and Simplifi was the best of all those 3 IMO.”
u/Inner_Difficulty_381 in r/simplifimoney on Reddit, . Read it on Reddit.
Where these come from

FAQ

How much does Rocket Money cost?

Rocket Money has a free version. Premium uses a pay what you think is fair price that Rocket Money says typically ranges from $7 to $14 a month, and Premium+ costs $15 a month. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.

How much does Simplifi cost?

Quicken Simplifi lists $6.99 a month, billed annually. New members who order directly from Quicken by November 29, 2026 see a first-year offer of $3.99 a month, billed annually. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.

Does Rocket Money have a free trial?

Rocket Money says new Premium members get a 7-day free trial, then the monthly subscription continues at the price chosen at signup. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.

Does Simplifi have a free trial?

Quicken says Simplifi has no free trial, but offers a 30-day money-back guarantee from the original purchase date for subscriptions bought directly from Quicken. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.

More comparisons

Keep comparing

Pinterest pin for Rocket Money vs Simplifi, a side-by-side app comparison from Priceless Tay.

Save this comparison

Pin it so you can find it again when you're ready to choose.

Full disclosure: Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.

Want a plan built on your Money Type?

Fifecta gives every paycheck a plan with FUNDS, so you know where each dollar goes.

Sources and confidence

Last checked
Sourced facts
12 facts, each linked and dated
Rocket Money6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
Quicken Simplifi6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026

Each fact links to the official page it came from, with the date we checked it. Once a fact is older than 30 days, it comes off the page until we check it again. How we source, date and index this data.

This is education, not financial advice.