# Checkbook vs Checkbook Pro

The clearest difference is price: Checkbook at Free against Checkbook Pro's $9.99. Checkbook also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Checkbook Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Checkbook is free to download; Checkbook Pro costs $9.99 up front. Checkbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Checkbook Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 6K ratings behind it against 989, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 54% of Checkbook Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Checkbook ships an update every 3 days, Checkbook Pro monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Checkbook Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-budget-and-expenses/id442980285/reviews)** | [3.7 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-pro/id469331073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 989 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 26 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314316469) | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-budget-and-expenses/id442980285)

Manage your finances across multiple accounts with this intuitive app. Track checking, savings, cash, and credit card balances, schedule recurring transactions, and view detailed reports. Avoid overdraft fees and bank errors with easy-to-use tools.

**Highlights:** Multiple account management, Transaction scheduling, Receipt attachment, Customizable reports, Recurring transactions, Passcode protection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Dropbox Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Budgets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Accounts | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📊 Helpful reports and charts
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🗓️ Recurring transactions feature
- 🔍 Categorization of expenses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Math errors and inaccurate balances
- ⏱️ Delayed or inconsistent recurring transactions
- 🔒 Lack of security features (e.g., passcode)
- 💾 Backup and sync issues
- 🔍 Difficulty editing or deleting payees/categories

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring transactions not populating correctly
- Backup to Dropbox not working
- Transactions disappearing or data loss
- Search function issues
- Inability to update Dropbox login credentials

**Requested features**

- Ability to reconcile accounts
- Option to view upcoming/future transactions
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Sync across multiple devices
- More customization options


### Checkbook Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-pro/id469331073)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your daily finances by tracking credit card charges and cash expenditures. This app allows for multiple accounts, recurring transactions, fund transfers, and detailed reports with charts. It offers a user-friendly interface to replace your paper checkbook.

**Highlights:** Multiple account management, Recurring transaction setup, Fund transfers between accounts, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Calendar view with transaction filtering, Reports and charts for income/expenses, Passcode protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Checkbook Pro free?

Checkbook Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Checkbook Pro?

Checkbook is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Checkbook Pro averages 3.7 from 989 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Checkbook Pro have ads?

Neither Checkbook nor Checkbook Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook or Checkbook Pro?

Checkbook ships an update every 3 days, and Checkbook Pro monthly. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Checkbook Pro on November 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.*