# Checkbook vs My Check Register

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 (#142 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | My Check Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews)** | [3.2 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-check-register/id566812758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 375 |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Jambo Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/566812761) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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


### My Check Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-check-register/id566812758)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Multiple Accounts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add Shared Account & Syncing Functionality | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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