# Checkbook vs Cash Stashes

The clearest difference is rating: Cash Stashes at 5.0 against Checkbook's 4.3. Cash Stashes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cash Stashes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cash Stashes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Cash Stashes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cash-stashes/id1591099256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Luke Drushell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565902401) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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


### Cash Stashes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cash-stashes/id1591099256)

Easily manage your finances with this intuitive money tracking app. It offers a straightforward approach to keeping tabs on your spending without overwhelming complexity. Perfect for those who find other finance trackers too difficult to use.

**Highlights:** Intuitive money tracking, Simple to use interface, Finance management, Expense tracking, Budgeting assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Cash Stashes free?

Cash Stashes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Cash Stashes?

Cash Stashes is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Cash Stashes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Cash Stashes have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; Cash Stashes does not.

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