# Transactions: Simple Checkbook — user reviews > 61 indexed App Store user reviews of Transactions by Spiffy Bytes LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 2,501 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transactions-simple-checkbook/id1341151468/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transactions-simple-checkbook/id1341151468.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,163 · 4★ 176 · 3★ 75 · 2★ 39 · 1★ 48 ## What do users think of Transactions? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 👍 Helpful for tracking expenses - 👍 Intuitive interface - 👍 Useful for managing multiple accounts - 👍 Convenient for seniors and non-tech savvy users **Cons** - 🐛 Widget not working for some users - 🐛 Keyboard covering note field - 🐛 Occasional math errors in balance calculations **Commonly reported bugs** - Potential data loss issue when iCloud is turned off - Transactions sometimes appearing in red incorrectly **Most requested features** - Ability to edit account names - Option to automatically remove cleared transactions - Search function to find specific transactions - Recurring transaction feature - Export/backup options (e.g., Excel) - Combined total balance for multiple accounts ## Newest reviews (12 of 61) ### 5/5 — Love this app *2022-12-26, version 1.5.3* I love this application. I have used it on a daily basis for over a year now the only downside is that there is no export feature. Would love to see that in the future. ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-12-01, version 1.5.3* I do transactions over several media and this app allows me to track my spending on each one of my accounts. It’s convenient it’s accurate and it’s timely. ### 5/5 — Best and Easiest to use Checkbook App *2022-11-04, version 1.5.3* I was looking for a simple checkbook app that actually works and this is the one! I'm not sure why there isn't a charge for it! ### 5/5 — App use and free *2022-10-02, version 1.5.3* This is amazing. I don’t have to pay for more than 1 category. It is completely free, easy to use, and easy access. I love it. It is so helpful ### 4/5 — Simple. No Data collected. Does what it says. *2022-08-24, version 1.5.3* I’ve used this app for 5 min and it’s already leagues away from all the other ad infested, data mining finance apps. Did I mention is doesn’t collect any data. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because the notes section is clipped off by the keyboard on my iPhone 2020 SE. useable, but minor bug. Thanks for a great app! ### 5/5 — Nice and easy *2022-08-07, version 1.5.3* Thank you for such a nice and easy friendly app. My only wish was for me to EDIT my account name INSTEAD of deleting the whole account——but so far so good ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-07-26, version 1.5.3* I really like this app it helps me stay balance with my checking account. I have been using it every since I downloaded it. ### 5/5 — Best Ledger App *2022-07-12, version 1.5.3* I have used multiple ledger apps over the years. This is by far the simplest, most functional one I have found. I absolutely love the widget and aesthetic. Thank you for a great app! ### 5/5 — Overall *2022-07-12, version 1.5.3* I haven’t had any complaints with the app yet, very easy to use and simple to start up. ### 5/5 — Great simple ledger *2022-06-30, version 1.5.3* Was looking for a simple ledger to keep track of extra money. This one fits the bill. Does everything I need it to and has a clean intuitive interface and iCloud backups is a nice bonus. ### 4/5 — Great tool *2022-06-29, version 1.5.3* I had often struggled with budgeting apps, as I’m too impulsive of a person to actually stick to a plan lol! This is a great simplistic way to keep track of finances. Especially since I usually get paid on Friday and when I pay my bills online it doesn’t post to my account until the following Monday so I almost always over spend. This helps me to have a clear picture of my finances. It is only as helpful as you make it though, so as long as you stay committed to logging every transaction then it really is a life saver. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars is because of the lack of a search bar at the top so you can easily find a specific transaction. ### 5/5 — Easy and quick *2022-06-26, version 1.5.3* Very nice app. Makes keeping records easy! Recommend it ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Joshua Button doesn’t respond with app support questions *2022-10-27, version 1.5.3* I’ve e-mailed the developer, Joshua Button, twice—just to see if I get a response…I don’t want to commit to another app before knowing that there really IS support available to me. The last app I used started getting glitchy. After not getting any help from the developer, I tried another app. I reached out to the developer of that one to ask a couple of basic questions. Got no reply. Joshua Button hasn’t responded to my e-mails regarding THIS app “Transactions”. Guess I’ll keep looking. Very frustrating!! ### 2/5 — It can’t do math *2021-01-26, version 1.4.2* I have twice had this app show me that balances were off, even though when I went through and did the math with a calculator EXACTLY as it was in the app I got the correct amount. In order to fix the problem I had to go in and delete and re-enter the information. I decided it wasn’t worth the time and effort after the second time and am deleting the app and searching for one that is more user friendly ### 3/5 — Needs total balance *2023-01-05, version 1.5.3* Please add to it so we can see the total balance of all accounts. You would be 5 stars if it had that. ### 3/5 — Will change rating... *2022-11-25, version 1.5.3* Trying to add the widget and although I have created my accounts, it still says "No Accounts. Create an account then long-press this widget and select 'Edit Widget.' " ### 3/5 — Best checkbook app... but *2019-10-08, version 1.4.2* This is the best checkbook app available. It’s simple and easy to use on the go. However, since the most recent update everything is red like it’s under your healthy dollar amount. Also ads have been added. That is fine but I’d prefer a paid ad free version of this. ### 4/5 — Great, Simple app! *2023-10-18* I wanted a simple running balance app without all the analysis, billpay, Mint-type of tracking. This is very easy to use, taking little time to add or subtract transactions and it’s helped me manage my money much better. Love it! Would appreciate ability to sort and total by category, but for a free app, this is fantastic. Thank you! ### 4/5 — Nice and simple *2023-06-23* I think this is about what I was looking for, nice and simple and without extra fluff so i can just keep track of my account balances and transactions. Only negative is that the widget isn’t working for me same shows as blank after select the account i want to view. ### 4/5 — Simple, need c&p feature *2023-03-10* This app is as advertised, simple. I have two checkbook apps and I use this to keep track of my monthly budget. I clear it out monthly and set my target budget as my starting balance as a debit, then each credit is entered showing me how much more $ I can spend until I reach zero. Update: Needs ability to copy and paste, that’s why there’s a missing star. Thanks ### 4/5 — Good but Widget Issues *2023-02-04, version 1.5.3* Love the simplicity and use of the app but the widget doesn’t seem to be working. Even after selecting the account that you want displayed. Would’ve been a five star review. ### 4/5 — Simple to use *2022-09-14, version 1.5.3* Great app, simple to use. I was a user of ireconcile eons ago, and just wanted another simple checkbook register. It would be 5 stars, except the upgrade to iOS 16, the widget stopped working. I enjoyed that as it was quick and simple to see how much was in my account without opening the app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — All I need *2024-06-17* Thank you!!!! For keeping things simple and just being able to keep track of expenses each month and share them with who I need to. So much easier then pen to paper but also not so complicated. Thank you! I think you should start charging at least 1.99 annually to get something back! ### 5/5 — Perfectly simple *2024-05-21* I was looking for a simple ledger app for each of our family members to monitor their own personal discretionary spending (not combined household expenses). Each month an amount gets credited to each account (manually) and the balance rolls over if not used. If an individual buys something they simply open their own app and record it. I tried several. others which were much too complex for what we needed and this app has been perfect. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2024-02-16* This check register is simple and easy for me to understand. I’m a senior lady on SS and am not tech savvy. My needs are simple. Just a check register like the paper ones the bank gives. Thank you for this. It is truly appreciated! ### 5/5 — Nice and simple checkbook app *2023-09-12* This is just what I was looking for. The old app that I was using is no longer on the App Store and therefore no longer receiving updates and starting glitching badly. I needed to find a replacement and this one works just fine! I only need to keep track of my expenses and savings. Nothing more. My thanks to the developer. ### 5/5 — Best way to recover your lost or stolen funds! *2023-08-23* I was impatient to carry out necessary research but I really wanted to jump on the crypto trading and investment buzz. Unfortunately for me, I invested 75,700 GBP worth of bitcoin with a fraudulent company. 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Apart from trying to express my gratitude to them once again using this medium, I will recommend anybody who wants to recover scammed bitcoin, stolen cryptocurrency, funds lost to binary options forex, investment and any other form of online scam to reach out to RemotePundit @ gmail ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2023-06-28* This check register is simple and easy for me to understand. I’m a senior lady on SS and am not tech savvy. My needs are simple. Just a check register like the paper ones the bank gives. Thank you for this. It is truly appreciated! ### 5/5 — BEST APP IVE USED *2023-05-16* This app is a stress saver for me and my husband. I am about to track spending from bank account and all our credit cards. I also am able to track out budgets from every pay check. It’s amazing and the widgets are so helpful. I highly recommend this app if you need to keep track of what you have in your checking account, but also if you need to keep track of what you have left before the automatic withdrawals come out. I’ve tried so many checkbook register apps and this one is the best! ### 5/5 — Must Read *2023-04-11* Please add options where you can change your country currency sign and also improve some stuff like transaction receipt and others to make this app more respected and matured ### 5/5 — Simple! *2023-02-24, version 1.5.3* This app is as advertised, simple. I have two checkbook apps and I use this to keep track of my monthly budget. I clear it out monthly and set my target budget as my starting balance as a debit, then each credit is entered showing me how much more $ I can spend until I reach zero. ### 5/5 — Simple checkbook *2022-12-29, version 1.5.3* Simple and easy to use w/o ads, and has a cleared option. --- *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 2026-06-10.*