Comparison

iCheckBalance vs ClearCheckbook

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

Head to head
About

iCheckBalance

Manage your finances with a comprehensive checkbook and bill tracking tool. Easily reconcile statements, track recurring bills, and visualize your cash flow with insightful charts. Secure your financial data with passcode and biometric locks.

Highlights
  • Spreadsheet-like interface for statement reconciliation
  • Track pending and reconciled transactions
  • Recurring bill setup and calendar view
  • Cash flow charts and balance visualization
  • Multi-line in-app calculator
  • Passcode and biometric lock security
  • Data backup and CSV export
Features
Currently charting
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iCheckBalance is an easy to use checkbook app and a bill tracking app in one. 
+ iCheckBalance has a simple spreadsheet like interface that makes reconciling statements a snap. 
+ Transaction rows can be moved up or down to change the sequence to match your bank statement.
 + New transaction rows can be inserted at the end, or above, or below an existing row. + Balance is calculated for each transaction. 
+ Transactions not yet cleared can be marked as pending and (optionally) removed from the balance calculations. 
+ Reconciled transactions can be flagged as such. + Quick fill feature for fast transactions entry. + Easily Transfer amounts between accounts. + Cash flow charts. + Charts deposits, deductions, and balance over day, week, month or year time periods. * Bills and payments can be tracked for multiple bill accounts. * Bills can be setup to recur weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, 6-monthy or yearly. * Bills can be viewed on calendar. * Bills can be sorted by due date. * Bills due soon and overdue are marked. * Bill payments can be deducted from an account when entering bill payment. 

 + In-app multi-line calculator: great for calculating discounts and percentages. + Rows in calculator can be edited with all results updating like a spreadsheet. * Passcode lock for added security with option to unlock using Touch ID (or Face ID on iPhone X). * Help info in the app; no separate manual needed. + You get all the features when you buy the app and get all future updates for free. There are no in-app purchases for additional features or subscriptions to buy and no ads in the app. All data backed up on sync. You can also export account data in CSV format for reading into spreadsheets or for keeping your own backup. Get iCheckBalance and avoid late fees and bank charges by staying on top of your bank accounts, credit cards and bills.

About

ClearCheckbook

Manage your personal finances on the go with this comprehensive tool. Track transactions, view balances, set budgets, and monitor bill payments. Securely syncs with your online account for access across all devices.

Highlights
  • View account balances and transaction history
  • Add and edit transactions
  • Organize accounts and categories
  • Set budgets and reminders
  • Track bill payments
  • Project future balances
  • Spending tracker
Features
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ClearCheckbook is a powerful and easy-to-use financial management app that syncs seamlessly with your ClearCheckbook.com account. The app provides tools that help you manage your finances including: - Instantly view account balances and transaction history - Add and edit transactions on the go - Create and organize accounts and categories to fit your needs - Set budgets, reminders, and recurring transactions - Track your bill payments so you never miss paying a bill - Project future balances and use our spending tracker All your data is securely backed up and accessible across all of your devices via ClearCheckbook.com.

Screenshots

iCheckBalance4 screens
ClearCheckbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClearCheckbook at Free against iCheckBalance's $1.99. ClearCheckbook also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 26). iCheckBalance's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ClearCheckbook is free to download; iCheckBalance costs $1.99 up front. ClearCheckbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCheckBalance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCheckBalance holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearCheckbook has 153 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of iCheckBalance's written reviews are positive against 38% of ClearCheckbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCheckBalance ships an update every 3 months, ClearCheckbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iCheckBalance versus ClearCheckbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCheckBalanceClearCheckbook
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (26 ratings) — better3.1 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings26153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonmbol LLCSiliconTrance, LLC

Customer experience

iCheckBalance

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral18.1%
Negative12.5%

ClearCheckbook

All ratings153 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

iCheckBalance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ClearCheckbook

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Transactions fail to sync between devices
  • Duplicate entries appearing in register
  • Balance not updating after adding transactions
  • App crashes when adding transactions
  • Spinning loading wheel that never stops
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  • Transactions randomly assigned to wrong accounts
  • Decimal point input not functioning properly
  • Missing transactions from months ago
  • Reconciliation checkmark color change too subtle
  • Categories not displaying on smaller screens
  • Auto-sync not working, requires manual refresh
  • Data disappearing from accounts
  • App incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • Account creation causing app crashes

Requested features

12 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Receipt photo attachment capability
  • Envelope budgeting gadget on mobile app
  • Auto-complete for payee descriptions
  • Better category management and easier category addition
Show 7 more
  • Note section for transactions
  • Larger UI sections on web version
  • Automatic bank account linking and sync
  • Split screen compatibility for reconciliation
  • Better reconciliation visual indicators (green highlighting)
  • Improved search by date range
  • Balance information display on transactions page

In-app purchases

None

iCheckBalance

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClearCheckbook

One-time1
  • Mobile Premium Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is iCheckBalance free?
iCheckBalance costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearCheckbook free?
ClearCheckbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCheckBalance or ClearCheckbook?
iCheckBalance is rated higher. iCheckBalance averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 from 153 ratings.
Do iCheckBalance or ClearCheckbook have ads?
Neither iCheckBalance nor ClearCheckbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCheckBalance or ClearCheckbook?
iCheckBalance ships an update every 3 months, and ClearCheckbook fortnightly. Most recently, iCheckBalance was updated on October 18, 2026 and ClearCheckbook on October 12, 2026.

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