You may have heard of Mobile Checkbook. It is the number one personal accounting app on the BlackBerry plaform. What it allows you to do is record transactions as they happen, reconcile your balances at any time and schedule recurring transactions while on the go.
Version 4.0 of Mobile Checkbook, which was released by its developer, Mobatech (www.mobatech.com) in December 2009, has garnered many positive reviews (like this one from CrackBerry.com). Mobatech is also known for two other apps in the MobiHand catalog: Datepedia for BlackBerry and Mobile Bartender for BlackBerry.
Recently, we (MAB) had an opportunity to interview Greg Schwartz (GS), the Founder/CEO of Mobatech.
MAB: How long have you been an app developer?
GS: We have been developing mobile applications for more than 7 years at Mobatech. To date, our products have been purchased by consumers in more than 70 countries worldwide.
MAB: Which apps are you most proud of?
GS: Each Mobatech application is unique in its own way, but our flagship product, Mobile Checkbook, has helped thousands of users to avoid costly overdraft fees and be more financially responsible. With banks earning billions of dollars in overdraft fees each year, Mobile Checkbook offers consumers an easy-to-use solution to a growing problem. Mobile Checkbook is currently the #1 rated personal accounting solution for BlackBerry.
MAB: What makes your apps different from others?
GS: Mobatech applications are designed from the device up to leverage an underlying platform’s unique capabilities. We focus heavily on interface design to ensure that we’re providing consumers with a truly easy-to-use and enjoyable user experience. We also work hard to incorporate feedback from our users on regular basis so that our products are always evolving based on our customer’s needs.
About Mobile Checkbook for BlackBerry:
MAB: When was it developed?
GS: Our original version of Mobile Checkbook was developed in 2002 and first launched with Nextel in 2003.
MAB: How did you come up with the idea?
GS: As more and more people started becoming dependent on debit and check card usage, we noticed that these consumers did not have an easy-to-use solution for keeping track of their spending on the go. We set out to solve this problem with the goal of providing a solution that would leverage the one device that was always with consumers – their mobile phone.
MAB: What’s your vision for 2010?
GS: The sky is the limit for us in 2010. We’ll be delivering a number of exciting enhancements to our existing product line as well as releasing some new, innovative consumer applications across multiple platforms. BlackBerry will continue to be a priority for Mobatech but we’re also looking forward to upcoming product releases for Android and iPhone.
MAB: Would also appreciate any thoughts you would like to share about working with MobiHand.
GS: We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with MobiHand over the past couple of years. MobiHand continues to deliver a best-in-class platform while innovating with both the needs of consumers and developers in mind.
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Note: Special pricing is available on Mobatech’s apps until February 28. For example, Mobile Checkbook is available for the Special Price of $7.99 (regular price: $9.99).
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