Comparison

Checkbook vs MinExp

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

Head to head
About

Checkbook

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
Currently charting
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An easy & quick way to manage your daily finances, Checkbook keeps track of your credit card charges, cash expenditures...etc. With the Checkbook 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 are well designed to provide an excellent experience. Designed and developed by polycents! 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 the 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 on 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 expenses & 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 # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/42835851 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/42835851 Developer website:https://www.polycents.com If you have any problems or suggestions please send a mail to checkbook@appxy.com, you will get the response in a short time.

About

MinExp

Track daily expenses and income with a clean, intuitive interface. Manage multiple accounts, currencies, and view financial trends with customizable categories and charts. Secure your data with password protection and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Intuitive UI for easy expense tracking
  • Multi-currency conversion
  • Asset and account management
  • Customizable income/expense categories
  • Financial charting and statistics
  • Password protection and data sync
Features
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MinExp is a simple and pure expense tracking app with a clean and beautiful UI and powerful features, designed to provide you with a better experience in keeping track of your finances. Main Feature - Simple and intuitive UI and interaction design for easy operation and ease of use - No ads or communities, fast startup, and focused on recording accounts - Lightweight app that takes up minimal storage space without hogging your phone's resources Other Feature: - Quick conversion of over 100 mainstream currencies - Record transaction fees and discounts to accurately reflect your financial status - Asset management for fund, credit, and investment account types to meet various needs - iOS 14 new desktop widget for quick access to income and expenses - Customizable income and expense categories with support for subcategories to help you better manage your accounts - Chart statistics: line charts show income and expense trends, and pie charts show income and expense category ratios for a clear view - Set reminders for timely account recording and never forget an expense again - Automatic recording of periodic income and expenses to easily manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounts - Password protection (TouchID, FaceID) to keep your accounts safe and secure - Search accounts by amount, category, or notes for easy access to your historical records - CSV data import and export for easy data management - Multi-device data synchronization keeps your accounts up-to-date and accessible from anywhere Terms of Use: https://docs.miniexp.com/guide/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://docs.miniexp.com/guide/en/privacy.html Contact us: app@miniexp.com Download Mini Accounting now and easily track your finances for a more convenient life!

Screenshots

Checkbook4 screens
MinExp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MinExp at freemium against Checkbook's subscription. MinExp also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 56%) and ads (none vs shown). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 26) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MinExp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MinExp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 26, 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 91% of MinExp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, MinExp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Checkbook versus MinExp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckbookMinExp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14K ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsShenzhen Happx Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Checkbook

All ratings14,252 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews760 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative35.1%

MinExp

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Checkbook

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

MinExp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Checkbook

Subscriptions4
  • Premium - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Checkbook Pro$9.99
3 purchases

MinExp

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Checkbook free?
Checkbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MinExp free?
MinExp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkbook or MinExp?
MinExp is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while MinExp averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Checkbook or MinExp have ads?
Checkbook shows ads; MinExp does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkbook or MinExp?
Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and MinExp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on September 23, 2026 and MinExp on September 14, 2026.

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