# ClearCheckbook vs ReceiptHQ

The clearest difference is rating: ReceiptHQ at 5.0 against ClearCheckbook's 3.1. ClearCheckbook's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClearCheckbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReceiptHQ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceiptHQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearCheckbook has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClearCheckbook ships an update every 2 weeks, ReceiptHQ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCheckbook | ReceiptHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcheckbook/id378755274/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipthq/id6786063644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconTrance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378755277) | [Mobile Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314316469) |

## 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


### ReceiptHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipthq/id6786063644)

Automatically categorize expenses from receipts and bank statements to estimate tax savings. Track business mileage and manage returns or warranties with on-device AI. Get a clear overview of your finances and tax obligations.

**Highlights:** Automatic expense categorization with AI, Estimated tax savings calculation, On-device AI processing, Business mileage tracking, Bank statement import for write-offs, Return and warranty reminders, Financial dashboard and tax estimates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReceiptHQ Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCheckbook free?

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

### Is ReceiptHQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClearCheckbook or ReceiptHQ?

ReceiptHQ is rated higher. ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while ReceiptHQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClearCheckbook or ReceiptHQ have ads?

Neither ClearCheckbook nor ReceiptHQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearCheckbook or ReceiptHQ?

ClearCheckbook ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReceiptHQ every 10 days. Most recently, ClearCheckbook was updated on September 29, 2026 and ReceiptHQ on October 1, 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.*