BCheckbook vs NetLogger Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCheckbook
Manage a single account's finances with this straightforward checkbook ledger. Access your financial data from any device without needing an internet connection. Ideal for users who prefer a simple, offline approach to tracking their money.
- Single account tracking
- Offline access
- Cross-device synchronization
- Simple ledger interface
- No internet required
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A simple checkbook ledger for those that only need to keep track of one account that they can access from anywhere without Internet.
NetLogger Companion
This application provides amateur radio operators with real-time situational awareness by displaying active nets and check-ins. It's a user-friendly tool for mobile and portable users needing quick access to operational information without a laptop.
- View currently operating nets
- Check real-time check-ins
- Mobile and portable friendly
- Simple and easy to use
- Situational awareness for HAMs
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NetLogger Companion is designed and developed by a HAM for HAMs. It provides situational awareness for active nets while on-the-go by allowing you to view currently operating groups and check-ins. Simple and easy to use, it's the perfect companion for mobile and portable users who don't want to break out a laptop on the road or just need a quick way view to see who's online.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NetLogger Companion at Free against BCheckbook's $0.99. NetLogger Companion also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (35 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
NetLogger Companion is free to download; BCheckbook costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NetLogger Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetLogger Companion has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of BCheckbook's written reviews are positive against 44% of NetLogger Companion's.
BCheckbook ships an update every 5 weeks, NetLogger Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCheckbook | NetLogger Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryce Campbell | Andrew Pearson |
Customer experience
BCheckbook
NetLogger Companion
In-app purchases
BCheckbook
No in-app purchases
NetLogger Companion
No in-app purchases
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