# ClearCheckbook vs My Check Register

The clearest difference is ads: ClearCheckbook at none against My Check Register's shown. My Check Register's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClearCheckbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Check Register sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for ClearCheckbook against 3.2 for My Check Register. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 375 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of ClearCheckbook's written reviews are positive against 50% of My Check Register's.

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, My Check Register monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCheckbook | My Check Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcheckbook/id378755274/reviews) | **[3.2 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-check-register/id566812758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **375** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **49.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconTrance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378755277) | [Jambo Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/566812761) |

## 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


### My Check Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-check-register/id566812758)

This app provides a digital alternative to a paper check register for tracking personal finances. It allows for immediate transaction entry, automatic balance calculation, and offers features like recurring transactions and data export. Keep a clear overview of your money on your phone.

**Highlights:** Digital check register, Automatic balance calculation, Recurring transactions, Transaction search, Passcode protection, CSV export, Multi-device sharing (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Multiple Accounts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add Shared Account & Syncing Functionality | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well for years
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Keeps track of accounts
- 👍 Syncs between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transactions randomly deleted
- 🐛 Unable to delete transactions
- 🐛 Balance issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Recurring entries not working properly
- 🐛 Sharing/syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions randomly deleted
- Unable to delete transactions
- Balance issues and inaccuracies
- Recurring entries not working properly
- Sharing/syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to print register
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Expand recurring entry options
- Allow changing account names easily
- Improve export functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCheckbook free?

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

### Is My Check Register free?

My Check Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClearCheckbook or My Check Register?

My Check Register is rated higher. ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while My Check Register averages 3.2 from 375 ratings.

### Do ClearCheckbook or My Check Register have ads?

My Check Register shows ads; ClearCheckbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClearCheckbook or My Check Register?

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, and My Check Register monthly. Most recently, ClearCheckbook was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Check Register on October 21, 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.*