# Checkbook - Budget & Expenses — user reviews > 291 indexed App Store user reviews of Checkbook by Mobile Innovations LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 5,793 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-budget-and-expenses/id442980285/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-budget-and-expenses/id442980285.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,181 · 4★ 872 · 3★ 261 · 2★ 160 · 1★ 319 ## What do users think of Checkbook? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 📊 Helpful reports and charts - 💰 Good value for money - 🗓️ Recurring transactions feature - 🔍 Categorization of expenses **Cons** - 🐛 Math errors and inaccurate balances - ⏱️ Delayed or inconsistent recurring transactions - 🔒 Lack of security features (e.g., passcode) - 💾 Backup and sync issues - 🔍 Difficulty editing or deleting payees/categories **Commonly reported bugs** - Recurring transactions not populating correctly - Backup to Dropbox not working - Transactions disappearing or data loss - Search function issues - Inability to update Dropbox login credentials **Most requested features** - Ability to reconcile accounts - Option to view upcoming/future transactions - Landscape mode support on iPad - Sync across multiple devices - More customization options ## Newest reviews (14 of 291) ### 4/5 — User for over 10 years *2026-08-09, version 18.2* Not too keen on seeing two different balances. There should be a way to toggle off “available now” ### 3/5 — Category Problem *2026-07-22, version 5.1.7* The category isn’t working properly. ### 2/5 — Last update made it unusable *2026-07-18, version 5.1.7* After the last update, my wife and my apps do not sync up correctly. We have tried to email support and the email just bounces back. Ridiculous that we pay for premium and get subpar performance. ### 3/5 — ok, but not great *2026-06-28, version 5.1.4* It serves a temporary purpose, but I prefer the program I have on my desktop, which unfortunately is not compatible with iPad. This one can be cumbersome to find things and the categories, which are required to move forward, often do not apply to the purpose of the entry. I have to do a lot of “winging it.” ### 2/5 — I like it and do not like the app *2026-06-26, version 5.1.4* I like the idea of being able to share the app with your spouse. I do not like having to choose categories for everything!! The app needs a toggle switch to turn off categories. I have used a checkbook app for the last 4 years on my phone. However, moving from android to Apple forced me to change apps. The transition for this app has been a challenge. I think if there was a category toggle switch it would relieve a lot of my frustration. ### 5/5 — The best if all *2026-06-14, version 5.1.2* This is the best app of all ledger ones. Support is the best. Suggested a change to make the app even better and guess what…it was done within hours and was available just a few days later. Before this, I had 2 apps …now this one dies it all!!! I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Not good since the update *2026-06-08, version 5.1.0* Ever since the update you have to put in the category of your purchase every time. Previously, the category would auto fill if you had used it before. Now you have to do this step every time. Unless it’s fixed, I’ll soon be changing Checkbook apps. ### 5/5 — Essential *2026-06-07, version 5.1.0* I have been using this app for over 10 years. It wasn’t updated for a long time and I was genuinely worried that it would stop working on these newer IOS versions. In 2026 it was suddenly updated and now I can stop worrying about finding a checkbook app. This is the BEST CHECKBOOK and Account app you will ever use. It is very simple and does the job of keeping track of your accounts. Thank you for deciding to keep this app working. I had started looking for a replacement and am so grateful I no longer have to. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2026-06-04, version 5.1.0* Developer gave a prompt response in May2026. The app is working well and has many different features that suit my particular needs. ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-05-28, version 5.0.9* I’ve used this app for years. It’s super easy, I love the new updates, and it’s an essential. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed! *2026-05-23, version 5.0.8* Since I started using this app, I’ve been able to keep track on everything, now I know where I stand. Great App!!! Thanks!!!! ### 2/5 — Better before update *2026-05-22, version 5.0.8* Better before update ### 5/5 — Easy to learn *2026-05-20, version 5.0.8* This is a great app if you are looking to replace your old checkbook register and move into the electronic age. It’s very easy to add purchases while on the go. No more coming home with 10 or 20 receipts and writing them in a paper checkbook register. This app has other features but I haven’t used any of the reports or export features. Those could be helpful for some people as well. ### 3/5 — Checkbook balance *2026-05-19, version 5.0.8* Seems to never balance, always off by 0.02 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Loses Critical Information *2026-08-13, version 18.2.1* Recurring transactions do not automatically enter as set. Latest update removed appearance features which is difficult for dyslexics like me. Updates should warn if features will be removed or appearance changed. I thought the failure to enter recurring transactions would be “fixed” by the update. It wasn’t. I’m going back to a paper ledger because I’m sick of this “bait and switch,” removing previously “free” features to try to force you to upgrade. Do not recommend. ### 1/5 — Crashes all the time *2026-06-14, version 5.1.2* Every update makes this app more unreliable. Change the category, crash. Correct the name, crash. Change expense to income, crash. Time to move on. This app was great a yr ago. ### 1/5 — Upgrade *2026-06-04, version 5.1.0* I don’t like the new upgraded version. ### 1/5 — Super basic *2026-06-04, version 5.1.0* 1- can’t add multiple vendors. 2- it is not easy to add vendors or categories. 3- no sorting ability. 4- no “select all” options. This is a very very basic app. ### 1/5 — Fix adding photo receipt *2026-05-23, version 5.0.8* Fix adding photo receipts from photo library it seems to work, but then the receipt doesn’t actually show up. ### 1/5 — “Added AI” *2026-05-20, version 5.0.8* I don’t know who told you this was a good idea for a simple ledger app, but they lied to you. ### 1/5 — Bad updates *2026-05-10, version 5.0.6* You don’t see your initial balance amount until you click on it! You can’t save it if you don’t put descriptions it’s annoying ### 1/5 — Took a good product and made it worse *2026-05-07, version 5.0.6* 1. It now takes 2 steps to get to my information 2. I have to scroll down to get to the date. I didn’t used to do that. 3. I haven’t found any improvements yet. ### 1/5 — Update is terrible *2026-04-30, version 5.0.4* Now since the update the math is way off. Used to be a penny but now it’s off by hundreds. Time to dump this and find another one. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-04-29, version 5.0.3* Update is HORRIBLE!!! Everything is way over complicated now. Used to be able to type a few letters and begin your entry… now you have to edit, add payee, Save the payee, exit out, restart the transaction and 45 seconds later finally do what you used to be able to do in about 10 seconds. Bring back the old version. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Loving the updates *2026-08-10, version 18.2.1* Keep up the great work love this app ### 5/5 — The best!! *2026-08-10, version 18.2* Do you offer this app for android?? I hope you do... ### 5/5 — Using since 2019 *2026-08-03, version 5.1.8* I have been using this app since 2019. I know this because I can see my register all the way back to the first entry. Hands down the best one out there. Thank you for providing a basic register without the unnecessary fluff. And thanks for your latest update!! ### 5/5 — Right Price and Perfect for a Couple *2026-07-31, version 5.1.8* This APP plain and simple does what it says at a crazy cheap price that keeps your budget on track and allows your other half to follow along and make entries from their device. You can’t beat the value to functionality. PERIOD!!! ### 5/5 — Great simple app *2026-07-28, version 5.1.8* I am surprised at how simple this app is to use, yet it provides so much info! Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Best Checkbook App *2026-07-27, version 5.1.8* I have been using this simple checkbook for years and years - across both Android and iPhones. It’s simple and gives you straight checkbook entry / reconcile functionality . I started trying other checkbook apps because it had been a really long time since this perfect app was updated and I worried it would no longer run on my older iPhone but NO OTGER ALL I TRIED gave me just a simple checkbook. They were all full of these bells and whistles that I didn’t want. Now the app has been updated and you can choose to have the bells and whistles, but the app works great and I no longer worry about it not running on my iPhone. The developer has even made some handy improvements. Very responsive to feedback. I just think this I should be the checkbook app that everyone tries. It’s really that good. Thank you for future proofing this app!! You’re the best!! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2026-07-23, version 5.1.8* Using this checkbook for 5 + years. Absolutely the best. Simple, efficient and private! ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-07-01, version 5.1.6* Love it!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Easy tracker *2026-07-01, version 5.1.6* Have been using app for years and love using. ### 5/5 — Long time user *2026-06-26, version 5.1.4* I’ve been using this app for many years, it’s easy to use and I manage numerous accounts with it. I’m so happy to have the search functionality back at the individual account level as well as for all accounts with the most recent update, I missed that badly when it was a removed a few years ago. I do wish I could generate spend reports by merchant or expense name in addition to expense category. Regardless, excellent app with good functionality and stable, consistent performance. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*