# ClearCheckbook vs Balance My Checkbook

The clearest difference is rating: Balance My Checkbook at 4.7 against ClearCheckbook's 3.1. Balance My Checkbook also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 38%) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 153). ClearCheckbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Balance My Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balance My Checkbook has 5.1K 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 73% of Balance My Checkbook's.

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, Balance My Checkbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCheckbook | Balance My Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcheckbook/id378755274/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-my-checkbook/id659063449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 105 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SiliconTrance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378755277) | [LingsDesigns](https://appshunter.io/developer/516942489) |

## 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


### Balance My Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-my-checkbook/id659063449)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Easily track your income and expenses to maintain an accurate account balance. Features include auto-complete, recurring transactions, and data syncing for multiple users. Avoid overdrafts and stay on top of your finances with this intuitive check register.

**Highlights:** Auto-complete transactions, Schedule recurring transactions, Sync data between users and devices, Track cleared transactions, Export data and balance, Customizable transaction types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium, 1 device | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium with Backup, 1 device | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium with Sync, 4 devices | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium with Backup, 1 device | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium with Sync, 4 devices | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for tracking spending and preventing overdrafts
- 🚀 Efficient for quick entry of transactions
- 🔒 Secure way to manage finances
- 👍 Organized and clear design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional math errors in balance calculations
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about security and potential scams
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive for some users
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar not working properly after recent update
- Recurring transactions not updating correctly
- Incorrect balance displayed after deleting entries
- App crashing when entering new transactions

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer funds between accounts in one step
- Automatic backup and data recovery options
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- More flexible recurring transaction scheduling
- Improved search and sorting functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCheckbook free?

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

### Is Balance My Checkbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClearCheckbook or Balance My Checkbook?

Balance My Checkbook is rated higher. ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Balance My Checkbook averages 4.7 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do ClearCheckbook or Balance My Checkbook have ads?

Balance My Checkbook shows ads; ClearCheckbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClearCheckbook or Balance My Checkbook?

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, and Balance My Checkbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, ClearCheckbook was updated on October 23, 2026 and Balance My Checkbook on October 24, 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.*