# Checkbook vs Tip

The clearest difference is rating: Tip at 5.0 against Checkbook's 4.5. Tip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Tip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Tip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-budget-and-expenses/id442980285/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-split/id6755898031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314316469) | [DASHPLUS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827272125) |

## 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


### Tip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-split/id6755898031)

Effortlessly split bills with AI-powered receipt scanning. Instantly detect items, prices, tax, and tip to see everyone's total at a glance. Syncs across Apple devices for seamless expense sharing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered receipt scanning, Smart bill splitting, Item assignment to individuals/groups, Automatic tax and tip distribution, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Export bills as CSV, Share bills via Messages, Email, AirDrop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Tip free?

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

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

Tip is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Tip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Tip have ads?

Neither Checkbook nor Tip shows ads.

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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.*