Best Apps for Finance:

Monarch

Users have expressed satisfaction with Monarch's features and account connection reliability.
It is compared favorably to Mint, with users mentioning it is better and more reliable.
Monarch allows tracking of spending, investments, and accounts in one place for an annual subscription fee of $99.
It is praised as significantly better than other apps, with no intrusive ads.

Copilot

Copilot is mentioned as a fun, easy-to-use app with AI features, but it is limited to IOS devices.
It has received positive feedback, with a user expressing enjoyment in using it.

Empower

Empower is highlighted as a good app for retirement and investing, although there are concerns about account integration and customer support.

Personal Capital

Users mention that Personal Capital is good for tracking net worth, with integration with M1 accounts.

YNAB (You Need a Budget)

YNAB is recommended for budgeting purposes, with features like easy setup and flexibility.

PocketGuard

PocketGuard is noted for its similarity to Mint, with some sync issues but overall a great budget tracking app with a nice user interface.

Zogo (App)

Users have mixed reviews about Zogo, highlighting concerns about privacy, incentives, and usability. However, some appreciate its simplicity and potential for financial literacy improvement.

Excel

Excel and other spreadsheet tools are recommended for those who prefer manual tracking to ensure data privacy.

Dime

Dime is praised for its user-friendly interface, manual expense tracking, and being free to use.

Fold Money

Fold Money is mentioned as an option for automatic entry of bank data without the need for giving SMS or email access.

Finart

Finart is noted for tracking expenses by reading messages and generating expense reports automatically.

Others

Wealthfront: Suitable for tracking net worth and offering a High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA).
Fizz: Mentioned as a good finance app, although not all tracking features may be available.
Kubera: A paid service app with overall positive feedback.
Rocket Money: Enjoyed by a user, but no further details provided.
Wealthfront: Recommended for tracking net worth easily.

Budget & Expense Tracking Apps

Users recommend Expenses, Budget Flow, Wallet by BudgetBaker, and Money Manager for budgeting and expense tracking.
ActualBudget.org: Suggested as a free and open-source app for budgeting and finance management.

Recommendations for Stock Trading:

Seeking Alpha: Mentioned as a preferred app for stock trading.
Brokerages: Users emphasize the need to use brokerages, not just apps, for stock investing.

Overall, Monarch stands out as a popular choice for comprehensive finance management, while other apps cater to specific needs such as budgeting, expense tracking, and stock trading. Users emphasize the importance of reliability, privacy, and usability in selecting a finance app.