# Checkbook vs Hours tracker

Checkbook and Hours tracker both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hours tracker's. Checkbook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 114) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). Hours tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hours tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hours tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Hours tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[4.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker/id1632496309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 42 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) | [CREF DEVELOPMENT d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588783816) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


### Hours tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker/id1632496309)

Track your working hours with a timer that runs in the foreground or background. Set working days, hourly rates, and generate detailed reports. A subscription is required to unlock all features.

**Highlights:** Foreground and background timer, Set working days and hourly rates, Currency selection, Daily, weekly, and monthly reports, Break tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| week5 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Hours Tracker Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 50% discount for 1th month | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Hours tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Hours tracker?

Hours tracker is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Hours tracker averages 4.4 from 114 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Hours tracker have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; Hours tracker does not.

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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.*