Comparison

Checkbook Pro vs Pocket Register

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

Pocket Register

This finance app provides a simple, offline checkbook ledger to track deposits and withdrawals. It allows for quick-fill templates, memo notes, and date selection for easy organization. View your running balance at a glance with home screen widget support.

Highlights
  • Log deposits and withdrawals
  • View running balance
  • Quick-fill transaction templates
  • Memo notes and date selection
  • Offline functionality
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Pocket Register is your no-frills check register, right in your pocket. Whether you're managing your main account, a cash stash, or a side budget, Pocket Register makes it easy to: - Log deposits, withdrawals, and transfers - View your current running balance - Set up recurring transactions — weekly, monthly, or twice a month (perfect for paydays) - Plan ahead: see upcoming bills, debts, and what's safe to spend before your next paycheck - Scan receipts with the built-in document scanner - Set monthly budgets per category, with progress bars - Get smart category suggestions as you type - Add quick-fill templates for repeat transactions - Reconcile against your bank statement - Stay organized with memo notes, splits, and date selection - Works fully offline by default. iCloud Sync is available as an optional Pro feature. Plan Ahead: The optional Plan tab shows your projected balance, upcoming bills and debts, and what's safe to spend before payday — built from your own recurring transactions. It stays out of the way until you need it, so a simple register stays simple. Beautiful Design: Cleanly designed for iPhone and iPad, with full light and dark mode support. Privacy First: No data collection, no tracking, no bank linking. Your transactions stay on your device by default. iCloud Sync is opt-in and uses your private iCloud account, so only you can see your data. Lightweight: Simple by design, built for speed and clarity. No bank linking, no subscriptions. Widget Support: View your balance and recent transactions at a glance. Home Screen widgets in three sizes, plus Lock Screen widgets so your balance is always one tap away. Whether you're tracking a vacation budget, side hustle income, or just keeping tabs on daily spending, Pocket Register gives you full control, offline and clutter-free. Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): - Removes all ads - Unlimited accounts and transactions (free includes 2 accounts and 300 transactions) - iCloud Sync across all your devices - Custom color themes - Lock Screen widgets - Family Sharing for up to 5 family members - Unlimited splits and quick-fill templates - Advanced CSV export with profiles, presets, splits, and Excel/YNAB-compatible formats

Screenshots

Checkbook Pro4 screens
Pocket Register4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket Register at Free against Checkbook Pro's $9.99. Pocket Register also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Checkbook Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (989 vs 25). On ads 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

Pocket Register is free to download; Checkbook Pro costs $9.99 up front. Pocket Register sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Checkbook Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Register holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook Pro has 989 ratings behind it against 25, 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 64% of Pocket Register's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, Pocket Register every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Checkbook Pro versus Pocket Register: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckbook ProPocket Register
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (989 ratings)4.4 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings989 — better25
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsChad Pickard

Customer experience

Checkbook Pro

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

Pocket Register

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Checkbook Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Register

One-time4
  • Small Thanks Tip$0.99
  • Medium Thanks Tip$2.99
  • Big Thanks Tip$4.99
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  • Pocket Register Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Checkbook Pro free?
Checkbook Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Register free?
Pocket Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkbook Pro or Pocket Register?
Pocket Register is rated higher. Checkbook Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Pocket Register averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.
Do Checkbook Pro or Pocket Register have ads?
Neither Checkbook Pro nor Pocket Register shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkbook Pro or Pocket Register?
Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, and Pocket Register every 6 days. Most recently, Checkbook Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pocket Register on October 9, 2026.

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