# Checkbook Pro vs EveryDollar

The clearest difference is price: EveryDollar at Free against Checkbook Pro's $9.99. EveryDollar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Checkbook Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

EveryDollar is free to download; Checkbook Pro costs $9.99 up front. EveryDollar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Checkbook Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

EveryDollar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EveryDollar has 84K 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 55% of EveryDollar's.

Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, EveryDollar every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook Pro | EveryDollar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-pro/id469331073/reviews) | **[4.7 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 989 | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #114 | **#11** |
| Size | 22 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [The Lampo Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/380709890) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### EveryDollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Finance, #94 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you create custom budgets, track expenses, and manage your money effectively. It aims to reveal hidden savings and empower you to pay off debt, build wealth, and achieve your financial goals.

**Highlights:** Create custom budgets, Track expenses and transactions, Manage bills and income, Set financial goals, Automated bank connections, Money saving tips

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EveryDollar Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Ramsey+ (Three Month) | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| EveryDollar Premium (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Ramsey+ (Annual) | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful budgeting tool
- 🚀 Helps with financial organization
- 💡 Customizable budgeting categories
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Simplifies budgeting process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Canadian banks
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of support and tutorials
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect budget calculations
- Frequent login requirements
- Slow app loading times
- Incompatibility with certain bank accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to share budget with partner
- Automatic categorization of transactions
- Recurring expense calendar
- Sinking funds functionality improvements
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook Pro free?

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

### Is EveryDollar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook Pro or EveryDollar?

EveryDollar is rated higher. Checkbook Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while EveryDollar averages 4.7 from 84K ratings.

### Do Checkbook Pro or EveryDollar have ads?

Neither Checkbook Pro nor EveryDollar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook Pro or EveryDollar?

Checkbook Pro ships an update monthly, and EveryDollar every 2 days. Most recently, Checkbook Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and EveryDollar on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Checkbook Pro or EveryDollar?

Checkbook Pro currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and EveryDollar at #11. 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.*