# Reconciliator vs The Checkbook

The clearest difference is price: Reconciliator at Free against The Checkbook's $4.99. Reconciliator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). The Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (997 vs 8) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Reconciliator is free to download; The Checkbook costs $4.99 up front. The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Reconciliator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reconciliator against 4.8 for The Checkbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Checkbook has 997 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Reconciliator's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Checkbook's.

Reconciliator ships an update every 4 days, The Checkbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reconciliator | The Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconciliator/id1541358856/reviews) | **[4.8 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **997** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 1 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Pointer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518221472) | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) |

## What reviewers say

### Reconciliator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconciliator/id1541358856)

This app helps you meticulously track your financial assets and pending transactions. It's designed for individuals who prefer detailed record-keeping, offering a convenient home screen widget for quick balance checks and app access.

**Highlights:** Asset tracking, Pending transaction monitoring, Detailed record-keeping, Home screen widget, Balance display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your finances on the go with this transaction tracker. Easily record income and expenses, schedule upcoming bills, and reconcile with your bank statements for accurate balance tracking. Offers multiple accounts, customizable themes, and secure access.

**Highlights:** Real-time transaction tracking, Upcoming bill and deposit scheduling, Bank account reconciliation, Multiple account management, Customizable color themes, Transaction search and filtering, Recurring transaction setup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shared Storage - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shared Storage - Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helps track finances
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🧮 Simple check register
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited account name length
- 🔍 Difficult to view past transactions
- 🔢 No custom currency options
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🚫 No iPad-optimized layout

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and sync issues
- Incorrect transaction display
- Recurring transactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 📊 Spending reports and analytics
- 🔁 More recurring transaction options
- 🖨️ Check printing capability
- 🔀 Ability to split transactions
- 🔄 Easier transaction editing/deletion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reconciliator free?

Reconciliator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Checkbook free?

The Checkbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reconciliator or The Checkbook?

The Checkbook is rated higher. Reconciliator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Checkbook averages 4.8 from 997 ratings.

### Do Reconciliator or The Checkbook have ads?

Neither Reconciliator nor The Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reconciliator or The Checkbook?

Reconciliator ships an update every 4 days, and The Checkbook fortnightly. Most recently, Reconciliator was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Checkbook on October 27, 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.*