# IRS vs Accounts 2 Checkbook

The clearest difference is price: IRS at Free against Accounts 2 Checkbook's $3.99. IRS also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Accounts 2 Checkbook's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

IRS is free to download; Accounts 2 Checkbook costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IRS against 4.5 for Accounts 2 Checkbook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 6.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of IRS's written reviews are positive against 63% of Accounts 2 Checkbook's.

IRS ships an update every 3 months, Accounts 2 Checkbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IRS | Accounts 2 Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irs/id414113282/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-2-checkbook/id494333145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #103 | **#102** |
| Size | 43 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Internal Revenue Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/414113285) | [SVT Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286029963) |

## What reviewers say

### IRS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irs/id414113282)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Access your IRS account securely from your mobile device to view your balance, make payments, and check refund status. You can also access tax records, manage your profile, and opt-in to email notifications. The app offers guest payment options and tax preparation assistance without signing in.

**Highlights:** Secure account sign-in, View account balance, Make payments, Check refund status, Access tax records, Manage profile

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Helps with tax payments
- 🔍 Provides refund status updates
- ⏱️ Convenient for checking tax info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent errors and glitches
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔒 Security/authentication issues
- 🕰️ Slow/delayed updates

**Reported bugs**

- Login/authentication problems
- Incorrect refund information displayed
- Inability to check status after multiple attempts
- Lack of compatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to view tax transcripts
- Improved payment scheduling options
- Notifications for refund status changes
- Expanded historical data access


### Accounts 2 Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-2-checkbook/id494333145)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances and replace your paper checkbook with this intuitive app. Track daily transactions, schedule recurring payments, and capture photo receipts. Generate insightful reports and export your data for easy analysis.

**Highlights:** Schedule recurring transactions, Capture and store photo receipts, Generate graphs and reports, Sync data via iCloud, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Reconcile transactions, Touch and Face ID support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for managing finances
- 🔍 Detailed reporting and analytics
- 🔁 Recurring transactions feature
- 📱 Seamless sync between devices
- 🗓️ Helpful for budgeting and tracking spending

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss and sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of customer support and communication
- 🤔 Confusing or missing features (e.g. split transactions, sorting, budgeting)
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts and transactions disappearing without explanation
- Recurring transactions not working as expected
- Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad
- App crashes and freezes, especially after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide/archive old accounts
- Option to set recurring transactions with custom dates
- Improved sync reliability between devices
- Better reporting and forecasting tools
- Integration with banks/financial institutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IRS free?

IRS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Accounts 2 Checkbook free?

Accounts 2 Checkbook costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IRS or Accounts 2 Checkbook?

IRS is rated higher. IRS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Accounts 2 Checkbook averages 4.5 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do IRS or Accounts 2 Checkbook have ads?

Neither IRS nor Accounts 2 Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IRS or Accounts 2 Checkbook?

IRS ships an update every 3 months, and Accounts 2 Checkbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, IRS was updated on November 9, 2026 and Accounts 2 Checkbook on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, IRS or Accounts 2 Checkbook?

IRS currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Accounts 2 Checkbook at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*