Comparison

ClearCheckbook vs Checkbook

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

Head to head
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.

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

ClearCheckbook4 screens
Checkbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Checkbook at 4.3 against ClearCheckbook's 3.1. Checkbook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 153) and review sentiment (56% vs 38%). ClearCheckbook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ClearCheckbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K 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 56% of Checkbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClearCheckbook ships an update every 2 weeks, Checkbook every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ClearCheckbook versus Checkbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearCheckbookCheckbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (153 ratings)4.3 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15314K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#136 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiliconTrance, LLCBeesoft Apps

Customer experience

ClearCheckbook

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

Checkbook

All ratings14,252 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews770 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative35.1%

User reviews

ClearCheckbook

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

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

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
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  • 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

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

1 purchases

ClearCheckbook

One-time1
  • Mobile Premium Upgrade$4.99
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 ClearCheckbook free?
ClearCheckbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checkbook free?
Checkbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ClearCheckbook or Checkbook?
Checkbook is rated higher. ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Checkbook averages 4.3 from 14K ratings.
Do ClearCheckbook or Checkbook have ads?
Checkbook shows ads; ClearCheckbook does not.
Which is updated more often, ClearCheckbook or Checkbook?
ClearCheckbook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Checkbook every 6 weeks. Most recently, ClearCheckbook was updated on September 19, 2026 and Checkbook on September 28, 2026.

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