# CashTrace vs Checkbook Register

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CashTrace at 35 against Checkbook Register's 7. Checkbook Register's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CashTrace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Checkbook Register sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CashTrace against 5.0 for Checkbook Register. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CashTrace has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CashTrace ships an update every 10 days, Checkbook Register every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CashTrace | Checkbook Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cashtrace-checkbook-ledger/id1507393814/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-register-ledgerflow/id6773846727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Gutic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181888380) | [Zafar Ivaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438901866) |

## What reviewers say

### CashTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cashtrace-checkbook-ledger/id1507393814)

This app helps you quickly log expenses, track cash flow, and understand your spending habits with clear charts and insights. Keep your financial data private and synced across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Log expenses and income quickly, Track daily, weekly, and monthly spending, Visualize budget with charts and insights, Add recurring transactions, Import data via CSV, Organize spending with custom categories, Private iCloud sync

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CashTrace Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| CashTrace Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| CashTrace Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| CashTrace Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| CashTrace Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| CashTrace Pro | $12.99 | per year |


### Checkbook Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-register-ledgerflow/id6773846727)

Manually track your income, expenses, and account balances without linking to a bank. Organize your finances, maintain an accurate checkbook, and gain complete control over your money. Ideal for personal budgeting, household management, and small business bookkeeping.

**Highlights:** Manual income and expense tracking, Account balance management, Category-based spending organization, Transaction search functionality, Data backup and CSV export, No bank account linking required, Recurring transaction scheduling (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LedgerFlow Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LedgerFlow Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CashTrace free?

CashTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checkbook Register free?

Checkbook Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CashTrace or Checkbook Register?

Checkbook Register is rated higher. CashTrace averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Checkbook Register averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do CashTrace or Checkbook Register have ads?

Neither CashTrace nor Checkbook Register shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CashTrace or Checkbook Register?

CashTrace ships an update every 10 days, and Checkbook Register every 11 days. Most recently, CashTrace was updated on November 3, 2026 and Checkbook Register on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*