# Checkbook vs Piggy Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Piggy Tracker at 5.0 against Checkbook's 4.3. Piggy Tracker 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 (#136 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Piggy Tracker 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.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, Piggy Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Piggy Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/piggy-tracker-cash-tracker/id6445893908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [The Wolf Holding di Riccardo Maioli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831840277) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### Piggy Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-tracker-cash-tracker/id6445893908)

This app helps you meticulously track your income and expenses. Easily log transactions, categorize spending, and gain insights into your financial habits. Manage personal, family, or business finances effectively and export your data.

**Highlights:** Track income and expenses, Categorize transactions, Daily, monthly, yearly tracking, Personal, family, business finance, Export transactions (PDF/CSV), Money management and control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Piggy Tracker free?

Piggy Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Piggy Tracker?

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

### Do Checkbook or Piggy Tracker have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; Piggy Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook or Piggy Tracker?

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Piggy Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on November 4, 2026 and Piggy Tracker on November 3, 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.*