# ClearCheckbook vs Wallet Balance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wallet Balance at 80% against ClearCheckbook's 38%. Wallet Balance also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (11K vs 153). ClearCheckbook's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 Wallet Balance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallet Balance holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallet Balance has 11K 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 80% of Wallet Balance's.

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, Wallet Balance monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCheckbook | Wallet Balance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcheckbook/id378755274/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallet-balance/id876363956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconTrance, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378755277) | [David Breed](https://appshunter.io/developer/876363959) |

## 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


### Wallet Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallet-balance/id876363956)

Easily manage multiple financial accounts with a digital checkbook register. This application offers a straightforward interface to track your balances and transactions, replacing traditional paper methods.

**Highlights:** Digital checkbook register, Track multiple accounts, Easy-to-use interface, Balance checkbook

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward interface
- 💰 Helps keep finances organized
- 🕰️ Convenient for on-the-go tracking
- 🧮 Accurate calculations and balances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Math errors in calculations
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📂 Difficulty navigating older transactions
- 🔄 Inability to sync between devices
- 🔢 Repetitive default entry fields

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing transaction data
- Inconsistent behavior when adding new entries
- Crashes when attempting to transfer funds

**Requested features**

- Ability to search transactions
- Option to view cleared vs. pending transactions
- Recurring transaction feature
- Syncing between multiple devices
- Customizable transaction layouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCheckbook free?

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

### Is Wallet Balance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClearCheckbook or Wallet Balance?

Wallet Balance is rated higher. ClearCheckbook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Wallet Balance averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do ClearCheckbook or Wallet Balance have ads?

Neither ClearCheckbook nor Wallet Balance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearCheckbook or Wallet Balance?

ClearCheckbook ships an update fortnightly, and Wallet Balance monthly. Most recently, ClearCheckbook was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wallet Balance on October 31, 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.*