Checkbook User Reviews

Checkbook - Ledger
Checkbook - Ledger
Mobile Innovations LLC

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Piece of Crap won’t work on multiple devices

I downloaded onto my iPhone and PAID for the upgrades so I could use multiple accounts AND backup data. Then I went to iPad and it says the backup downloaded successfully but when I. Lick on restore from backup it was saying I need to pay for an upgraded version but wouldn’t let me. So I went to the App Store and paid $4.99 AGAIN for the app on my iPad it it still won’t let me sync my backup from my iPhone to my iPad! So out $9.98 for the same app to be on my iPhone and iPad but can’t get the account data from my iPhone onto my iPad….they lied in the program information that there was no need to pay for the app to be on multiple devices because without paying I could not even access backup which I paid for on other device. Can’t get the checkbook registers to show on both devices is frustrating
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One small thing is Frustrating!!!

I have had this app for a long time and it’s fine but now I am looking at getting a new app because the math is off in this app. You can put in the exact amount you see in your bank for something that you bought and the app doesn’t calculate it correctly. It will be off by a couple of cents and it drives me INSANE!!! It does not happen every time but it happens a lot! I really wish they could fix this. I have to try to add something to the register to get it to match with my bank. And it’s not user error nor my bank. It’s the app. I hope this makes sense. Please fix this!!!!
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Love the app

Great replacement for my checkbook (being that it’s the 21t century), but this app could also use an update; a refresh. Getting a little aged. I would like to be able to remove recent item/transaction descriptions, have the ability to have recurring transactions (I tried, but it doesn’t work, but this was also awhile ago), and a weird glitch happens when I put in a recent transaction, the category, and then take a picture of the receipt. When I return to the transaction input page, the category is removed. Only happens if I do it in that order.
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So good; but...

I bought it and the experience is very good, I has it on my phone and on my iPad under same account. But, I use it on the phone and when I open it on the iPad I’m discontent because the information isn’t complete on the other device automatically. My phone has one information and the iPad another because I have to enter the information of the transactions manually on each device. I thought that the app will sync the info between devices automatically. It will be helpful for me if anybody or the developers of the app have the answer to my problem.
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Update Please

I’ve used this checkbook app faithfully for several years and I don’t see that changing anytime soon ... unless ... the developers will perform some type of update. The calculations have a gotten a little buggy. It’s running a couple of cents off. Things were dead-on exactly balanced as of the end of March 2020, but several times since it is never an exact cent-for-cent match even though every transaction I’ve posted matches my account. Even attempts to add or subtract a penny from a transaction to force a balance and the total doesn’t change 🤷🏻‍♂️. Perhaps after a two year gap, an update is needed!!
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Feedback for developers

August 7, 2020
I still have not heard anything out of the developers. I am on the most recent version of the app and those bugs are still there.

I’ve also noticed another bug. Maybe a requested feature.
I cannot reorder my accounts. That seems pretty easy. I expected to click on “edit” and have the three line hamburger handles to move the accounts around but they aren’t there. Please work to allow that. The accounts are listed in the order they are created which I’m sure is easier programming but doesn’t make sense for organization. Should be alphabetically. Or sortable. Or manual sort like I’m wanting.

Oh and I quit using your ‘budget’ feature. Totally not worth using. Isn’t accurate or right. Too much trouble to begin with.
Wish I had my money back on that feature.

June 11, 2020
Sorry to leave this to get your attention but there are two big bugs to fix.

First is the fact that I can’t leave feedback from within the app. I tap it but nothing happens.

Second is the search feature. When I search, the top most result is covered by a grey area so that I can’t see it. I have screenshots to show if someone will reach out to me.

I mostly like the app. I picked you so I can have multiple accounts. I have lots of them for checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, notes, credit cards, investment accounts, etc. the budget’s feature needs lots of improvement before it’s useable.
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Definitely recommend

I have been using this app for the last few years and I love it. Its a great alternative to old school checkbook registers and helps me stay on budget. I only have two “complaints”; I wish there was a share option where both me and my husband can add entries. Also, the recurring payments don’t generate until a few days after the date you set, even though they will show the correct date once they do show up. I’ve had to set them all a few days early so they’ll populate in my register at the right time. Overall, this is still one of my must have, and most used, apps!
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Great replacement for my checkbook register.

I had used up my checkbook register right at monthly bill paying time; and with coronavirus stay at home in place, I did not want to run to the bank looking for replacements. Instead I looked for an app that would satisfactorily take the place of the register. I tried several but this one was by far the best. My only complaint is how it is set up to track ‘cleared’ entries vs outstanding. I am used to balancing my checkbook by check-marking entries when they have cleared; therefore, I am continuing to do this. I just have to look at the app and reverse in my mind outstanding and cleared. It also helps me track my balance and keep it much more up-to-date as I just pull out my phone immediately to make an entry rather than taking the time to sit down to update my checkbook. It has also been a lifesaver since I broke my dominant hand wrist at the end of December which required surgery along with extensive physical therapy to regain use, and it is still very difficult for me to do the necessary writing to keep a checkbook register updated. I will never go back to the old way.
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Love this app

Checkbook is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to track my spending on multiple accounts. This app is easy to use and totally customizable. You do have to pay for the upgrade for multiple accounts but it’s really worth it. You do have to manually enter all of your entries, just like a check book.

For the rating above, there are apps that will connect to your bank account, but in this day and age of information theft, I wasn’t comfortable using them.

I was able to customize the app by adding all of the payees I use and it has reports that show your spending and income.

Highly recommend.
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Great app

This is my second review. I have used this app for years and I love it. The only thing I would ask for is to sync automatically with my iPad. Dropbox is great but I have to remember to do it.

So glad that you have now updated the App so that I can sync my iPhone with the iPad. Downloaded a different app hated it so glad you fixed this one. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. I have been using this app for many years. I love it. Now that it can backup to the Dropbox app it is really great. Just wish I could sync it between the iPhone and iPad and that it would work sideways on the iPad. But it still is a great app.
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