# Checkbook vs Account Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is price: Checkbook at Free against Account Tracker Pro's $4.99. Checkbook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 98). Account Tracker Pro's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 56%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Checkbook is free to download; Account Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Account Tracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Account Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 97% of Account Tracker Pro's.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, Account Tracker Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Account Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[4.8 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/account-tracker-pro/id1071399705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #152 | **#22** |
| Size | 122 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Graham Haley](https://appshunter.io/developer/315200686) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your daily finances with this app, tracking credit card charges, cash expenditures, and more. It offers multiple accounts, recurring transactions, fund transfers, and detailed reports with graphs. Easily search and export your financial data.

**Highlights:** Multiple account tracking, Recurring transaction saving, Fund transfers between accounts, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Calendar view of transactions, Reports and charts for expenses/income, Passcode protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Checkbook Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful charts and reports
- 🔄 Seamless sync across devices
- 🧮 Convenient built-in calculator
- 🗂️ Ability to manage multiple accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking advanced search/filtering
- 🔁 Recurring transactions issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data security
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Account balances not updating correctly
- Transactions disappearing or duplicating
- Sync issues between devices
- App crashes or freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Custom categories and icons
- Budgeting and forecasting tools
- Ability to attach receipts/photos
- Improved account organization options
- Automatic balance reconciliation


### Account Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/account-tracker-pro/id1071399705)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances with this powerful app. Track spending, monitor account balances, set up bill reminders, and create budgets. Gain insights with detailed reports and ensure financial control with multi-currency support and alerts.

**Highlights:** Track multiple account types, Bill reminders and alerts, Budgeting by category, Detailed financial reports, Multi-currency support, Data backup and syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great price, great options
- 🚀 Easy to use, great support
- 🚀 Intuitive and functional
- 🚀 Robust and indispensable
- 🚀 Excellent for budgeting and forecasting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues on some devices
- 🐛 Lack of intuitive UI for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Loss of categories and details after update
- Syncing issues between primary and secondary devices

**Requested features**

- Receipt image attachment feature
- Dark mode option
- Annual budgeting and rollover


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Account Tracker Pro free?

Account Tracker Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Account Tracker Pro?

Account Tracker Pro is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Account Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 98 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Account Tracker Pro have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; Account Tracker Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook or Account Tracker Pro?

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Account Tracker Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on September 26, 2026 and Account Tracker Pro on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Checkbook or Account Tracker Pro?

Checkbook currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Account Tracker Pro at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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