Comparison

iSpreadsheet™ vs Checkbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iSpreadsheet™

Create and manage spreadsheets on your iPhone and iPad with this powerful yet simple application. It offers compatibility with major office solutions, supports various file formats, and integrates with cloud storage services for seamless access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Excel formula compatibility
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, etc.)
  • Supports .XLS and .CSV file formats
  • Offline formula wizard
  • Cell formatting
  • Portrait and landscape view
Features
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iSpreadsheet is a free, simple to use yet powerfull mobile spreadsheet Application for your iPhone & iPad. Quickly create beautiful spreadsheets that are compatible with major office solutions such as Excel and Numbers. iSpreadsheet is built from the ground up for iPhone and iPad so it runs very fast even on older devices. And iSpreadsheet works seamlessly with a myriad of file transfer and storage options including: Windows SMB Network Share, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Docs, OneDrive, iCloud and more. Supports Formatting and Formulas. Uses CSV comma separated file format for maximum compatibility. Can read numbers and excel xls xlsx files too! FEATURES: • Google Docs Integration • iCloud & iCloud Drive Integration • Manage both online and offline worksheets • Portrait & Wide-screen Landscape view • Load .XLS and .CSV files from Google Documents. (without formatting) • Save in .CSV format (RFC 4180 compliant) • Manage multiple Spreadsheets • Execute complex arithmetic formulas • Access a useful subset of Excel formulas • Cell Formatting • Column Resizing • Clipboard Copy Paste • Column Row Insert • Progressive Loading • Fluid Graphics • Familiar Interface • Online help • Offline formula wizard • Context Aware Toolbar • Autosave & Recovery • Free Updates More Free iPhone Apps: http://www.savysoda.com

About

Checkbook

Manage your daily finances with this app, tracking credit card charges, cash expenditures, and more. It offers multiple accounts, recurring transactions, fund transfers, and detailed reports with graphs. Easily search and export your financial data.

Highlights
  • Multiple account tracking
  • Recurring transaction saving
  • Fund transfers between accounts
  • Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML
  • Calendar view of transactions
  • Reports and charts for expenses/income
  • Passcode protection
Features
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An easy & quick way to manage your daily finances, Checkbook keeps track of your credit card charges, cash expenditures...etc. With the Checkbook application, it can totally replace your paper checkbook. You can create multiple accounts, save recurring transactions, transfer funds, view reports & graphs, export data...etc. You can even search the transaction by crossing your finger on the calendar! All details of the Checkbook are well designed to provide an excellent experience. Designed and developed by polycents! FEATURES ※Export in CSV, QIF & HTML Formats -Export your transactions by email for use of desktop applications such as Excel, Quicken...etc. ※Calendar -Show all your monthly transactions as points on the calendar. -Filter transactions by tapping a date or selecting multiple dates on the calendar. ※Recurring Transactions -Save a transaction to be used repeatedly(daily, weekly, 2 weeks, monthly, tire monthly), without retyping all the details. ※Multiple Accounts -Track as many accounts as you need. ※Categories -Supports multiple categories with beautiful icons to choose from. ※Payee & Note -All the details you need to keep track of your transactions are including. ※Search -Quickly search for transactions by dates, name, payee, and category. -Search and edit transactions on the same screen. ※Transfer -Transfer funds from one account to another. ※Reconcile Transactions -Reconcile your transactions by editing cleared/un-cleared status ※Reports & Charts -Review all your expenses & income by category or account with beautiful graphs and reports. -Supports both bar and pie charts. -You can set the time period to daily, weekly, monthly & yearly. ※Passcode -Protects your private information. ※Currency -Supports multiple currencies. ※Elegant, Powerful & User-friendly interface # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/42835851 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/42835851 Developer website:https://www.polycents.com If you have any problems or suggestions please send a mail to checkbook@appxy.com, you will get the response in a short time.

Screenshots

iSpreadsheet™4 screens
Checkbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSpreadsheet™ at none against Checkbook's 5. iSpreadsheet™ also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 56%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Checkbook's advantage is chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iSpreadsheet™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSpreadsheet™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of iSpreadsheet™'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Checkbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpreadsheet™ ships an update every 2 months, Checkbook every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iSpreadsheet™ versus Checkbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpreadsheet™Checkbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better4.3 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings10K14K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdBeesoft Apps

Customer experience

iSpreadsheet™

All ratings10,142 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews811 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative13.3%

Checkbook

All ratings14,252 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews773 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative34.9%

User reviews

iSpreadsheet™

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 💡 Great for basic spreadsheet needs
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Convenient for mobile use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Lack of security features
  • 💡 Limited functionality compared to Excel
  • 🐛 Formatting and editing problems
  • 💡 Needs more advanced features

Checkbook

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 📊 Helpful charts and reports
  • 🔄 Seamless sync across devices
  • 🧮 Convenient built-in calculator
  • 🗂️ Ability to manage multiple accounts

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lacking advanced search/filtering
  • 🔁 Recurring transactions issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about data security
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

iSpreadsheet™

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain files
  • Formulas not updating correctly
  • Highlighted cell not tracking properly
  • Inability to expand columns past 10
  • Rows disappearing after 50 entries
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  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Syncing problems with iCloud and other cloud services

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to insert and delete rows/columns
  • More formatting options and customization
  • Improved formula and calculation support
  • Sync and cloud integration capabilities
  • Undo/redo functionality
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  • Freeze panes and split screen options
  • Improved support for Excel file formats

Checkbook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Account balances not updating correctly
  • Transactions disappearing or duplicating
  • Sync issues between devices
  • App crashes or freezes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Custom categories and icons
  • Budgeting and forecasting tools
  • Ability to attach receipts/photos
  • Improved account organization options
  • Automatic balance reconciliation

In-app purchases

None

iSpreadsheet™

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Checkbook

Subscriptions4
  • Premium - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Checkbook Pro$9.99

Questions

Is iSpreadsheet™ free?
iSpreadsheet™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkbook free?
Checkbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSpreadsheet™ or Checkbook?
iSpreadsheet™ is rated higher. iSpreadsheet™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Checkbook averages 4.3 from 14K ratings.
Do iSpreadsheet™ or Checkbook have ads?
Both iSpreadsheet™ and Checkbook show ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpreadsheet™ or Checkbook?
iSpreadsheet™ ships an update every 2 months, and Checkbook every 6 weeks. Most recently, iSpreadsheet™ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Checkbook on October 15, 2026.

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