Item: Banker: A Board Game Money Manager
Rating: 77
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

77/100

If you've ever played a board game and lost the paper money or dreaded the 'math' part of being the Banker, this app is a lifesaver. It’s not a game itself, but a high-utility tool for physical board games.

The interface is clean and allows for lightning-fast transactions between players. It solves the issue of 'Banker fatigue' and prevents cheating by providing a transparent ledger of every move. I used it for a 4-hour Monopoly session and it cut down the game time by at least 30 minutes. A must-have for tabletop gamers.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

I’m a traditionalist. Part of the fun of board games is handling the components—the money, the houses, the dice. This app tries to 'fix' board gaming by turning it into a spreadsheet. If I wanted to manage a digital bank account, I’d check my banking app. It’s functional, I suppose, but it drains the soul out of a family game night. Passing a phone around to pay rent is much slower and less satisfying than throwing a handful of colorful paper money at your opponent. It’s a tool for people who don't actually like the tactile nature of the hobby. Technically fine, conceptually flawed.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Accurate calculation
Saves table space

Kills the tactile fun of board games
Redundant if you can do basic math
Requires everyone to pay attention to a screen

Technical Report

Performance: Fast, lightweight, no bugs.

Accessibility:

Large number input

Audience Fit

Buy if: You lost your physical game money and are too lazy to print more.

Skip if: You enjoy the traditional board game experience.

Similar Games:

Monopoly Banking
Board Game Stats

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Used for one full session of Monopoly

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

469847976

$0.99 4+★4.1 16 reviews

Author : Erik Hinterbichler

Pubish Date : Fri Oct 07 2011

Last Update Date : Fri Sep 25 2015

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.3Fri Sep 25 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fix for $200 not appearing in the keyboard
(MONOPOLY® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. The author of this application has no affiliation with Hasbro and this application is not associated with or endorsed by Hasbro.)
Banker is an app that brings the classic board game MONOPOLY® into the 21st century by allowing you to play the game without cash. No more wasting time hunting in your couch cushions for that last dollar bill to cover your luxury tax. Now you can become a monopolist completely electronically! (Just like in the real world.)
• Streamline your gameplay experience by handling all cash transactions within the app.
• Easily transfer cash by dragging and dropping between players or the bank.
 • Track money for up to 9 players.
 • Extremely intuitive and user friendly.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
(MONOPOLY® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. The author of this application has no affiliation with Hasbro and this application is not associated with or endorsed by Hasbro.)
Banker is an app that brings the classic board game MONOPOLY® into the 21st century by allowing you to play the game without cash. No more wasting time hunting in your couch cushions for that last dollar bill to cover your luxury tax. Now you can become a monopolist completely electronically! (Just like in the real world.)
• Streamline your gameplay experience by handling all cash transactions within the app.
• Easily transfer cash by dragging and dropping between players or the bank.
 • Track money for up to 9 players.
 • Extremely intuitive and user friendly.

Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 16 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Ditch the paper money and go digital with Banker! This utility app is designed to manage the economy of any board game. Add up to 6 players, set starting balances, and transfer funds with a single tap. It’s perfect for games like Monopoly, The Game of Life, or any tabletop experience that requires currency tracking. Features include a transaction log to settle disputes and support for custom currency names.