# iCheckBalance vs Checkbook

The clearest difference is price: Checkbook at Free against iCheckBalance's $1.99. Checkbook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 26). iCheckBalance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Checkbook is free to download; iCheckBalance costs $1.99 up front. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iCheckBalance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of iCheckBalance's written reviews are positive against 56% of Checkbook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iCheckBalance ships an update every 3 months, Checkbook every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCheckBalance | Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icheckbalance/id358639561/reviews) | **[4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | #148 |
| Size | 3 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonmbol LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/358639564) | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) |

## What reviewers say

### iCheckBalance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icheckbalance/id358639561)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Checkbook Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCheckBalance free?

iCheckBalance costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Checkbook free?

Checkbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCheckBalance or Checkbook?

Checkbook is rated higher. iCheckBalance averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Checkbook averages 4.3 from 14K ratings.

### Do iCheckBalance or Checkbook have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; iCheckBalance does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCheckBalance or Checkbook?

iCheckBalance ships an update every 3 months, and Checkbook every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCheckBalance was updated on October 29, 2026 and Checkbook on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iCheckBalance or Checkbook?

iCheckBalance currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Checkbook at #148. 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.*