# Checkbook vs MinExp

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 (#168 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, MinExp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | MinExp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minexp-mini-expense-tracker/id1516472234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Shenzhen Happx Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516234200) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #168 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


### MinExp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minexp-mini-expense-tracker/id1516472234)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and MinExp on September 14, 2026.

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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.*