# Cashflows Pro vs The Checkbook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cashflows Pro at none against The Checkbook's 2. Cashflows Pro also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). The Checkbook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (999 vs 20). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Cashflows Pro costs $2.99 and The Checkbook $4.99 up front. The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cashflows Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Checkbook has 999 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Cashflows Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Checkbook's.

Cashflows Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, The Checkbook fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cashflows Pro | The Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cashflows-pro/id1543829197/reviews) | **[4.8 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **999** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 14 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicola Cavanagh](https://appshunter.io/developer/669840345) | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) |

## What reviewers say

### Cashflows Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cashflows-pro/id1543829197)

Forecast future bank account balances by inputting recurring and one-time transactions. This app focuses on future projections, not past history, allowing you to visualize the impact of payments and plan for financial goals.

**Highlights:** Multiple account management, Recurring transaction setup, Warning balance alerts, Interactive forecast graph, File-based scenario management, Override transaction details

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #13 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 Cashflows Pro free?

Cashflows Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Checkbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cashflows Pro or The Checkbook?

The Checkbook is rated higher. Cashflows Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while The Checkbook averages 4.8 from 999 ratings.

### Do Cashflows Pro or The Checkbook have ads?

Neither Cashflows Pro nor The Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cashflows Pro or The Checkbook?

Cashflows Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Checkbook fortnightly. Most recently, Cashflows Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Checkbook on November 7, 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.*