Comparison

Checkbook vs My Check Register

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

My Check Register

This app provides a digital alternative to a paper check register for tracking personal finances. It allows for immediate transaction entry, automatic balance calculation, and offers features like recurring transactions and data export. Keep a clear overview of your money on your phone.

Highlights
  • Digital check register
  • Automatic balance calculation
  • Recurring transactions
  • Transaction search
  • Passcode protection
  • CSV export
  • Multi-device sharing (premium)
Features
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Say goodbye to your old paper check register and say hello to the My Check Register app, for your iPhone! This easy to use app works just like the transaction register in your checkbook, but now conveniently located where you’ll never lose it, on your phone. My Check Register is easy to use and does not need all the glitz and gadgets that come with most financial apps. This app is for those of you like us, who like to know exactly where their money goes and how much they have left over. It can be a hassle having to write everything out and hanging on to receipts to make sure you enter everything in when you get home and have a pen handy. Now you can enter in your transactions immediately and always know your balance, wherever you go. And don’t worry about keeping up with your balance; My Check Register will keep track of that for you, alleviating any human error in your arithmetic. Features: - Share one register across multiple devices - Set recurring transactions, either monthly or weekly - Debits/Credits display in different colors - Checkmark field to easily view cleared items - Remembers Transactions that you have used more than once for easier entry - Search field allow you to search your entire registry for transactions - Passcode protected to keep your information safe - Automatically calculates your balance for you, so you never have to worry about the math - Easily add and edit any transaction you have made - Export your transactions into a CSV file for your own personal records - Expanded landscape mode allows you to see check numbers, transaction types, and Debit/Credit columns - Upgrade to the premium version to share your account with another device, add multiple accounts, and get rid of the ads Make your life easier with My Check Register, and always know what you have in your account at all times.

Screenshots

Checkbook4 screens
My Check Register4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Checkbook at 4.3 against My Check Register's 3.2. Checkbook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 375) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). My Check Register's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 My Check Register sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 375, 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 50% of My Check Register's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, My Check Register monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Checkbook versus My Check Register: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckbookMy Check Register
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14K ratings) — better3.2 (375 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews — better49.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better375
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsJambo Group LLC

Customer experience

Checkbook

All ratings14,252 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative34.8%

My Check Register

All ratings355 ratings
Positive48.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral19.3%
Negative31.1%

User reviews

Checkbook

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

My Check Register

From 375 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well for years
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Keeps track of accounts
  • 👍 Syncs between devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Transactions randomly deleted
  • 🐛 Unable to delete transactions
  • 🐛 Balance issues and inaccuracies
  • 🐛 Recurring entries not working properly
  • 🐛 Sharing/syncing issues between devices

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

My Check Register

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Transactions randomly deleted
  • Unable to delete transactions
  • Balance issues and inaccuracies
  • Recurring entries not working properly
  • Sharing/syncing issues between devices
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  • Crashes and loading problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to print register
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Expand recurring entry options
  • Allow changing account names easily
  • Improve export functionality

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
4 purchases

My Check Register

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Add Multiple Accounts$2.99
  • Add Shared Account & Syncing Functionality$3.99
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  • Upgrade to Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Checkbook free?
Checkbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Check Register free?
My Check Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkbook or My Check Register?
Checkbook is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while My Check Register averages 3.2 from 375 ratings.
Do Checkbook or My Check Register have ads?
Both Checkbook and My Check Register show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkbook or My Check Register?
Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Check Register monthly. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on November 8, 2026 and My Check Register on November 1, 2026.

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