cloud-free version of Quicken & Quicken Mobile (local sync option) (10 Legacy Votes)

Quicken Community

I would like to see an option to synch Quicken/Windows or Mac with Quicken/Mobile for IOS or Android, directly by wifi, without storing any of my financial data in the cloud. I am certain that the Quicken people are being diligent about providing the best possible security for cloud-stored customer data, but in the last year we have seen many smart, diligent people fall victim to highly motivated and well financed attackers. I would just feel more comfortable with my financial data stored somewhere where I can be responsible for the security. Some of my favorite apps (MyLifeOrganized, SplashID) offer a cloud-based synch with a direct phone-to-computer wifi synch available as an alternative. There is generally some loss of functionality but nothing too too critical.

I see many comments from people who want it to all be on the cloud. That's fine, best of luck to you. Buit I'll bet you that a tool like Quicken attracts more than its share of users who would appreciate, use and even pay for a more secure alternative. I have friends who use WhatsApp for a secure conversation about where to get pizza and then put all of their financial data out on Quicken cloud without knowing anything at all about just how hackproof the Quicken Cloud might be.

Steve Jordi

I add my voice. I'm not buying the product as long as it's syncing over the internet and a 3rd party cloud environment.
I want direct and only direct connection between mobile devices via local Wifi and/or USB.

smayer97

I add my voice. I'm not buying the product as long as it's syncing over the internet and a 3rd party cloud environment.
I want direct and only direct connection between mobile devices via local Wifi and/or USB.

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Unknown

Back when I was using iBank (it has since changed its name), this feature was available, and we loved it.  One of my big complaints with Quicken (and confirmed with their tech support) is that it is impossible to sync my mobile devices and desktop WITHOUT syncing to all of my online financial institutions.  Additionally, the sync goes out to the institutions before compiling all of my manually entered data.  I want a way to compile all of the information my wife and I have entered on multiple devices and review it prior to syncing to my financial institutions.  Additionally, I'd love to be able to keep my financial information out of the cloud.

Pilotbum

I would like the option for Quicken Mobile to NOT log into my financial institutions, download my transaction and auto match them. This only works correctly half of the time. I'd like to leave that function to my desktop software and just use Quicken Mobile as a mobile entry tool.

jbm3238

Make the Quicken mobile a FULL FUNCTION APP like the PC version - remove the "Have to be on-line" to use it - NOT EVERYONE has constant cloud access.

smayer97

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Quicken_Tyka

Hello All,

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smayer97

Most definitely still desired for privacy and security reasons to start.  Do not want my data in a centralized location online simply to sync to a mobile device. Also helps with syncing when internet is not accessible for whatever reason.

Quicken used to have such a solution. Would be nice to see this back.

Chris_QPW

Personally I don't trust Quicken's sync process enough to allow it be used with my real data file no matter if it is syncing from the Internet or locally.

Quicken Anja

Hello All,

The Community Support team regularly reviews long-standing posts and Ideas for relevancy and current interest. This Idea seems to have stalled and we would like to gauge the current interest in this request. 

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smayer97

Still very much desired. Do not wish to see any of my data centralized online, even as a flow through. But do desire to sync with a phone.

Quicken once had this feature on older versions, IIRC with the Palm Pilot and Pocket Quicken. So the tech is there to make it happen again.

Joel S.

I have personally not used the sync, or the bill pay, due to not wanting to have that potential exposure on my accounts. just got a new tablet and debated the topic again, but thinking I will pass.

Lloyd Young

Just came across this discussion but agree wholeheartedly with Pilotbum's comment back in 2018:

I would like the option for Quicken Mobile to NOT log into my financial institutions, download my transaction and auto match them. This only works correctly half of the time. I'd like to leave that function to my desktop software and just use Quicken Mobile as a mobile entry tool.

Was going to make this comment myself but they stated it very well.

ALee643

I would have liked to use Quicken Mobile in the past few years but the reviews in various forums prevent me from doing so. I don't relish the thought of spending hours fixing my financial data after a cloud sync gone bad. I too do not trust keeping all of my financial data in the cloud space. So I support this product suggestion whole-heartedly! I miss the days of Quicken and using Quicken for Windows Mobile by Landware to keep track of my finances. As badly as Quicken Mobile seems to be (after reading the reviews), perhaps Quicken needs to hire Landware to revise their app!