# ClearCheckbook vs The Checkbook

The clearest difference is price: ClearCheckbook at Free against The Checkbook's $4.99. The Checkbook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (76% vs 38%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ClearCheckbook is free to download; The Checkbook costs $4.99 up front. ClearCheckbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Checkbook has 970 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 76% of The Checkbook's.

ClearCheckbook ships an update every 2 weeks, The Checkbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCheckbook | The Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcheckbook/id378755274/reviews) | **[4.8 (970 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **970** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 100 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconTrance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378755277) | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) |

## 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


### The Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your finances on the go with this transaction tracker. Easily record income and expenses, schedule upcoming bills, and reconcile with your bank statements for accurate balance tracking. Offers multiple accounts, customizable themes, and secure access.

**Highlights:** Real-time transaction tracking, Upcoming bill and deposit scheduling, Bank account reconciliation, Multiple account management, Customizable color themes, Transaction search and filtering, Recurring transaction setup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shared Storage - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shared Storage - Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helps track finances
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🧮 Simple check register
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited account name length
- 🔍 Difficult to view past transactions
- 🔢 No custom currency options
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🚫 No iPad-optimized layout

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and sync issues
- Incorrect transaction display
- Recurring transactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 📊 Spending reports and analytics
- 🔁 More recurring transaction options
- 🖨️ Check printing capability
- 🔀 Ability to split transactions
- 🔄 Easier transaction editing/deletion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCheckbook free?

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

### Is The Checkbook free?

The Checkbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClearCheckbook or The Checkbook?

The Checkbook is rated higher. ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while The Checkbook averages 4.8 from 970 ratings.

### Do ClearCheckbook or The Checkbook have ads?

Neither ClearCheckbook nor The Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearCheckbook or The Checkbook?

ClearCheckbook ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Checkbook fortnightly. Most recently, ClearCheckbook was updated on September 29, 2026 and The Checkbook on October 3, 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.*