# Accounts 3 Checkbook vs The Checkbook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Accounts 3 Checkbook at none against The Checkbook's 2. Accounts 3 Checkbook also leads on chart position (#3 vs #58) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 999). The Checkbook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Accounts 3 Checkbook costs $4.99 and The Checkbook $4.99 up front. The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Accounts 3 Checkbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 999 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Accounts 3 Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Checkbook's.

Accounts 3 Checkbook ships an update every 2 weeks, The Checkbook fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Accounts 3 Checkbook | The Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-3-checkbook/id1638551535/reviews) | **[4.8 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 999 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #58 |
| Size | 10 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SVT Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286029963) | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) |

## What reviewers say

### Accounts 3 Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-3-checkbook/id1638551535)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances with this intuitive checkbook replacement app. Track daily spending, schedule transactions, capture receipts, and generate reports. Offers secure login, cloud syncing, and data export options for comprehensive financial oversight.

**Highlights:** Touch and Face ID support, iCloud data syncing, Photo receipt capture, Recurring and split transactions, Graphs and reports, CSV, QIF, HTML export, AirPrint support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful features
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 💡 Recurring transactions
- 🚀 Smooth syncing between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Incorrect transaction recording
- 🐛 Crashing and freezing
- 💡 Limited customization options
- 🔒 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Incorrect transaction recording
- Crashing and freezing
- Inability to change time of recurring transactions

**Requested features**

- Ability to view future recurring transactions
- Option to duplicate transactions
- Customizable report generation
- Improved syncing between multiple devices
- Direct contact with developer for support


### The Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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 Accounts 3 Checkbook free?

Accounts 3 Checkbook costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Checkbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Accounts 3 Checkbook or The Checkbook?

The Checkbook is rated higher. Accounts 3 Checkbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while The Checkbook averages 4.8 from 999 ratings.

### Do Accounts 3 Checkbook or The Checkbook have ads?

Neither Accounts 3 Checkbook nor The Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Accounts 3 Checkbook or The Checkbook?

Accounts 3 Checkbook ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Checkbook fortnightly. Most recently, Accounts 3 Checkbook was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Checkbook on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Accounts 3 Checkbook or The Checkbook?

Accounts 3 Checkbook currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and The Checkbook at #58. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*