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Top 5 Tax Preparation Apps in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

Explore the performance of the top tax preparation and planning apps in the US during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Tax Preparation Apps in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top tax preparation and planning applications on the unified platform in the United States demonstrated varied performance metrics. Here’s a closer look at their trends in downloads, active users, and revenue, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Beem: Better than Cash Advance showed consistent weekly downloads, peaking at about 18.7K towards the end of September. Weekly active users saw a notable increase, reaching a high of 61.5K in early August before settling to approximately 46.4K by the end of the quarter.

The IRS2Go app maintained a stable download rate, with figures fluctuating around 10K to 13K weekly. Meanwhile, active users experienced a peak of around 166K in mid-August, though this number decreased to about 109K by the end of September.

For TurboTax: File Your Tax Return, weekly downloads started at approximately 7.7K and rose to 10.4K by the end of the quarter. The app's revenue remained modest, averaging around $15 weekly. Active users peaked at 386K in early July, with a gradual decline to 319K by the end of September.

MyBlock experienced a steady download increase, closing the quarter with over 4.5K downloads. Active users saw fluctuations, starting at 63K and decreasing to about 40.5K in September.

Finally, TaxDome Client Portal recorded a significant rise in downloads, from 1.8K in early July to nearly 5K by the end of September. Active users also showed an upward trend, peaking at 43.6K in early September before a slight decline.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of user engagement with tax preparation apps and highlight the importance of tracking such metrics for strategic planning. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025