Comparison

Checkbook Pro vs Accounts 3 Checkbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checkbook Pro

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
Currently charting
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An easy & quick way to manage your daily finances, Checkbook Pro keeps track of your credit card charges, cash expenditures...etc. With Checkbook Pro application, it can totally replace your paper checkbook. You can create multiple accounts, save recurring transactions, transfer funds, view reports & graphs, export data...etc. You can even search the transaction by crossing your finger on the calendar! All details of the Checkbook Pro are well designed to provide excellent experience. FEATURES ※Export in CSV, QIF & HTML Formats -Export your transactions by email for use of desktop applications such as Excel, Quicken...etc. ※Calendar -Show all your monthly transactions as points on the calendar. -Filter transactions by tapping a date or selecting multiple dates on the calendar. ※Recurring Transactions -Save a transaction to be used repeatedly(daily, weekly, 2 weeks, monthly, tire monthly), without retyping all the details. ※Multiple Accounts -Track as many accounts as you need. ※Categories -Supports multiple categories with beautiful icons to choose from. ※Payee & Note -All details you need to keep track of your transactions are including. ※Search -Quickly search for transactions by dates, name, payee and category. -Search and edit transactions in the same screen. ※Transfer -Transfer funds from one account to another. ※Reconcile Transactions -Reconcile your transactions by editing cleared/un-cleared status ※Reports & Charts -Review all your expense & income by category or account with beautiful graphs and reports. -Supports both bar and pie charts. -You can set the time period to daily, weekly, monthly & yearly. ※Passcode -Protects your private information. ※Currency -Supports multiple currencies. ※Elegant, Powerful & User friendly interface If your have any problems or suggestions please send a mail to checkbook@appxy.com, you will get the response in a short time.

About

Accounts 3 Checkbook

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

Highlights
  • Schedule recurring transactions
  • Capture photo receipts
  • Generate graphs and reports
  • Sync data via iCloud
  • Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML
  • Touch and Face ID support
  • AirPrint support
Features
Currently charting
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Top Selling Checkbook App Accounts 3 is an easy to use application to replace your paper checkbook. With the Accounts 3 application, you will have a quicker and more convenient way to track your daily finances. You can schedule transactions, transfer funds, capture photo receipts, reconcile, view reports, export data, print, and much more. All features of the Accounts 3 app are designed to be quick, clean, intuitive, and easy to use. FEATURES * Touch and Face ID Support Use Touch or Face ID to authenticate and launch the app quicker and more conveniently. * Sync Data via iCloud Sync your data across iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices * Universal Binary Designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. No need to buy separate apps for each device. * Graphs and Reports Review your monthly income vs. expense, spending by category, or income by category summaries with beautiful graphs and reports. * Photo Receipts Capture and store photo receipt as part of a transaction. * AirPrint Support Print reports directly from your iPhone or iPad to any AirPrint-enabled printer. * Recurring Transactions Schedule transactions to repeat weekly, biweekly, monthly, semimonthly, quarterly, biannually, or yearly on a start date that you choose. * Split Transactions Split a transaction among several categories for more precise tracking. * Search Quickly search for transactions and edit them from the same screen or export your search results. * Reconcile Transactions Reconcile by checking off cleared transactions and comparing the actual and outstanding balances against a bank statement. * Smart Autocomplete As you type, a list will show you your previously entered descriptions and corresponding category. Selecting an entry from the list will fill both fields of the transaction. * Auto-increment Check # Field Accounts 3 will suggest the next check number for you based on the previously entered number. If you replace your checkbook, just enter the new starting number and Accounts 3 will auto-increment from there. * Transfers Make a one-time transfer between accounts or set up recurring transfers to automatically repeat. * Export in CSV, QIF & HTML Formats Export transactions via email attachments for used with desktop applications such Numbers, Excel, or MS Money. * Customization Settings & Themes Configurable settings and themes to customize the Accounts 3 application based on your preferences. Themes are now also available in dark mode. * Transaction Sorting/Hiding Sort transactions by date in either ascending or descending order. You can also hide reconciled transactions to keep your current list from being cluttered. * Accounts Reordering Reorder your accounts from the account list in any order you choose. * Accounts Delete Lock Prevents accidental deletion of all the transactions under an account. * Backup / Restore Backup your data for safekeeping via iCloud, Dropbox, or email. Then restore it to your device whenever you need to. * Passcode Security Keep your accounts information private. * FREE Accounts 3 Lite version Please download the Accounts 3 Lite version to try before you buy.

Screenshots

Checkbook Pro4 screens
Accounts 3 Checkbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Accounts 3 Checkbook at 4.5 against Checkbook Pro's 3.7. Accounts 3 Checkbook also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#6 vs #101). Checkbook Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Checkbook Pro costs $9.99 and Accounts 3 Checkbook $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Accounts 3 Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 989 and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Checkbook Pro's written reviews are positive against 63% of Accounts 3 Checkbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, Accounts 3 Checkbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Checkbook Pro versus Accounts 3 Checkbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckbook ProAccounts 3 Checkbook
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.7 (989 ratings)4.5 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9893.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#101#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsSVT Software

Customer experience

Checkbook Pro

All ratings989 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative34.2%

Accounts 3 Checkbook

All ratings3,158 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews666 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Checkbook Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Accounts 3 Checkbook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Incorrect transaction recording
  • Crashing and freezing
  • Inability to change time of recurring transactions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view future recurring transactions
  • Option to duplicate transactions
  • Customizable report generation
  • Improved syncing between multiple devices
  • Direct contact with developer for support

In-app purchases

None

Checkbook Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Accounts 3 Checkbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checkbook Pro free?
Checkbook Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Accounts 3 Checkbook free?
Accounts 3 Checkbook costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Checkbook Pro or Accounts 3 Checkbook?
Accounts 3 Checkbook is rated higher. Checkbook Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Accounts 3 Checkbook averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Checkbook Pro or Accounts 3 Checkbook have ads?
Neither Checkbook Pro nor Accounts 3 Checkbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkbook Pro or Accounts 3 Checkbook?
Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, and Accounts 3 Checkbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Checkbook Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Accounts 3 Checkbook on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Checkbook Pro or Accounts 3 Checkbook?
Checkbook Pro currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Accounts 3 Checkbook at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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