Comparison

CheckPad vs Ledger Mate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CheckPad

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This CheckPad is the same one that was in the AppStore till October 2020 Created a macOS version from iOS version via Mac Catalyst. Same UI and some macOS menu options. macOS Catalina (version 10.15) is required to run this macOS version. Payer/Payee changed to From/To. Date, Means, From/To and Memo fields changed from center to left aligned. Fixed bug with searching for From/To. Allows deletion of iCloud accounts in Settings. Since Bundle ID has changed, users need to save to device and move to desktop and then copy to new app. ATTENTION:USERS OF PREVIOUS VERSIONS WHO USE iCloud MUST READ THIS BEFORE UPDATING. Due to an App identifying change, save your data to iCloud, or save them in Finder (in Catalina) to any location and add them to this version. CheckPad is a simple digital version of a check book. Transactions are presented on the screen the same way they are in a check book register. This is not an online bill payment application and therefore doesn’t have access to any bank data via the internet. It replaces most of the paper in your drawers, shoe box and on your desks. With this app you can keep track of your money by tracking transactions like you normally do with your checkbook. CheckPad offers the following advantages: - help save the trees - Printing now supported despite the app premise. Some users just can't do without a hard copy. - make clean transaction register entries without messy corrections - correct transaction dates - familiar layout - so simple to use an 8 year old (who keeps a register) can use it without help - offers password protection to prevent unauthorized access - a small memory foot print and fast - doesn’t require the internet to use it (except backing up accounts to iCloud)

About

Ledger Mate

Manually track bank accounts, balances, and transactions without logins or syncing. Organize finances with custom tags and filter by date range for clear insights into spending. Offers full control over financial records.

Highlights
  • Multiple account management
  • Manual transaction entry
  • Custom transaction tags
  • Date range filtering
  • No bank connections
  • Balance tracking
Features
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Ledger Mate makes it easy to manually track your bank accounts, balances, and transactions — no logins, no syncing, no clutter. Whether you’re managing checking accounts, savings, or keeping a digital checkbook register, Ledger Mate gives you full control over your financial records. - Create and manage multiple accounts Track current and available balances for each account, all in one place. - Add transactions manually Stay in control of your data. Record deposits, checks, bills, and expenses exactly how you want. - Organize with transaction tags Categorize your transactions with custom tags for easy filtering and analysis. - Group and filter by date range View transactions summarized by tag or date range to see exactly where your money is going. - No bank connections required Ledger Mate is intentionally simple — no complicated AI integrations or risky data sharing. Whether you’re balancing your checkbook, tracking multiple accounts, or budgeting manually, Ledger Mate provides the flexibility and simplicity you need.

Screenshots

CheckPad4 screens
Ledger Mate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ledger Mate at Free against CheckPad's $2.99. CheckPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ledger Mate is free to download; CheckPad costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckPad ships an update every 3 months, Ledger Mate every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CheckPad versus Ledger Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckPadLedger Mate
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanoi TanwiNate Thompson

In-app purchases

None

CheckPad

No in-app purchases

None

Ledger Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheckPad free?
CheckPad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ledger Mate free?
Ledger Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CheckPad or Ledger Mate have ads?
Ledger Mate shows ads; CheckPad does not.
Which is updated more often, CheckPad or Ledger Mate?
CheckPad ships an update every 3 months, and Ledger Mate every 12 months. Most recently, CheckPad was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ledger Mate on October 12, 2026.

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