# Checkbook vs Quick Checkbook Pro

The clearest difference is price: Checkbook at Free against Quick Checkbook Pro's $0.99. Checkbook also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Quick Checkbook Pro's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 49%) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Checkbook is free to download; Quick Checkbook Pro costs $0.99 up front. Checkbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Quick Checkbook Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 6K ratings behind it against 996, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 61% of Quick 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, Quick Checkbook Pro every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Quick Checkbook Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-budget-and-expenses/id442980285/reviews)** | [4.2 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-checkbook-pro/id588959204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 996 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 26 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314316469) | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) |

## 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


### Quick Checkbook Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-checkbook-pro/id588959204)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances with this app, allowing you to track multiple accounts, record income and expenses, and view detailed financial reports. It offers features like recurring transactions, reconciliation, and data backup for comprehensive financial oversight.

**Highlights:** Multiple account tracking, Income/expense/transfer transactions, Recurring transactions, Transaction reconciliation, Financial reports (pie, histogram), Data backup and restore, Passcode protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 💡 Helpful for budgeting and finance management
- 🚀 Efficient transaction tracking
- 👍 Useful reports and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring transactions not working properly
- 🐛 Transactions disappearing or not saving
- 🐛 Incorrect calculations and balance issues
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model changes
- 👎 Dislike of recent UI updates

**Reported bugs**

- Passcode/Face ID functionality not working
- Slow performance and freezing issues
- Inconsistent behavior with account management

**Requested features**

- Add bill reminder function
- Improve sync and backup options
- Allow customization of categories and payees
- Implement print/export options
- Provide more detailed transaction history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Quick Checkbook Pro free?

Quick Checkbook Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Checkbook is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Quick Checkbook Pro averages 4.2 from 996 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Quick Checkbook Pro have ads?

Neither Checkbook nor Quick Checkbook Pro shows ads.

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

Checkbook ships an update every 3 days, and Quick Checkbook Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on October 26, 2026 and Quick Checkbook Pro on October 26, 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.*