# Checkbook Pro vs Accounts 2 Checkbook

The clearest difference is rating: Accounts 2 Checkbook at 4.5 against Checkbook Pro's 3.7. Accounts 2 Checkbook also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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.

Checkbook Pro costs $9.99 and Accounts 2 Checkbook $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Accounts 2 Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accounts 2 Checkbook has 6.7K ratings behind it against 989, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Checkbook Pro's written reviews are positive against 63% of Accounts 2 Checkbook's.

Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, Accounts 2 Checkbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook Pro | Accounts 2 Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-pro/id469331073/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-2-checkbook/id494333145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 989 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #119 | **#38** |
| Size | 22 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [SVT Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286029963) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### Accounts 2 Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-2-checkbook/id494333145)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

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

**Highlights:** Schedule recurring transactions, Capture and store photo receipts, Generate graphs and reports, Sync data via iCloud, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Reconcile transactions, Touch and Face ID support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for managing finances
- 🔍 Detailed reporting and analytics
- 🔁 Recurring transactions feature
- 📱 Seamless sync between devices
- 🗓️ Helpful for budgeting and tracking spending

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss and sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of customer support and communication
- 🤔 Confusing or missing features (e.g. split transactions, sorting, budgeting)
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts and transactions disappearing without explanation
- Recurring transactions not working as expected
- Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad
- App crashes and freezes, especially after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide/archive old accounts
- Option to set recurring transactions with custom dates
- Improved sync reliability between devices
- Better reporting and forecasting tools
- Integration with banks/financial institutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook Pro free?

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

### Is Accounts 2 Checkbook free?

Accounts 2 Checkbook costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook Pro or Accounts 2 Checkbook?

Accounts 2 Checkbook is rated higher. Checkbook Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Accounts 2 Checkbook averages 4.5 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Checkbook Pro or Accounts 2 Checkbook have ads?

Neither Checkbook Pro nor Accounts 2 Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook Pro or Accounts 2 Checkbook?

Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, and Accounts 2 Checkbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Checkbook Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Accounts 2 Checkbook on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Checkbook Pro or Accounts 2 Checkbook?

Checkbook Pro currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Accounts 2 Checkbook at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*