# Checkbook vs Simple Register

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Register at 100% against Checkbook's 49%. Simple Register also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Simple Register sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Register 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 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Register's.

Checkbook ships an update every 3 days, Simple Register every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Simple Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-budget-and-expenses/id442980285/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314316469) | [Jennifer Hendrickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889177840) |

## 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


### Simple Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443)

This app provides a digital checkbook register for tracking personal finances. It allows users to quickly record transactions, manage bills, and reconcile statements without connecting to bank accounts. Designed for privacy, it offers local-only mode and optional biometric security.

**Highlights:** Digital checkbook register, Record payments, deposits, checks, transfers, Bill planning and reminders, Statement reconciliation, Multiple register support, Data export to CSV/PDF, Optional biometric security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Simple Register free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Simple Register?

Simple Register is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Simple Register averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Simple Register have ads?

Neither Checkbook nor Simple Register shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook or Simple Register?

Checkbook ships an update every 3 days, and Simple Register every 2 weeks. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Register 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.*