# ClearCheckbook vs Accounts 3 Checkbook

The clearest difference is price: ClearCheckbook at Free against Accounts 3 Checkbook's $4.99. ClearCheckbook also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Accounts 3 Checkbook's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ClearCheckbook is free to download; Accounts 3 Checkbook costs $4.99 up front. ClearCheckbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Accounts 3 Checkbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Accounts 3 Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accounts 3 Checkbook has 3.2K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of ClearCheckbook's written reviews are positive against 63% of Accounts 3 Checkbook's.

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, Accounts 3 Checkbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCheckbook | Accounts 3 Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcheckbook/id378755274/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-3-checkbook/id1638551535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 105 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconTrance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378755277) | [SVT Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286029963) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearCheckbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcheckbook/id378755274)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 💰 Free version available with core features
- 🔄 Syncs seamlessly across web and mobile devices
- 📱 Available on both iOS and Android
- ⚡ Responsive and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Duplicate transaction entries
- 🐛 Balance calculations incorrect or not updating
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly
- 😕 Unintuitive interface in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Accounts 3 Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances and replace your paper checkbook with this intuitive application. Track daily transactions, schedule recurring payments, and capture photo receipts. Generate insightful reports and export your data in various formats for easy analysis.

**Highlights:** Schedule recurring transactions, Capture photo receipts, Generate graphs and reports, Sync data via iCloud, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Touch and Face ID support, 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCheckbook free?

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

### Is Accounts 3 Checkbook free?

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

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

Accounts 3 Checkbook is rated higher. ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Accounts 3 Checkbook averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

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

Neither ClearCheckbook nor Accounts 3 Checkbook shows ads.

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

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, and Accounts 3 Checkbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, ClearCheckbook was updated on October 26, 2026 and Accounts 3 Checkbook on October 28, 2026.

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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.*