# Checkbook vs The Checkbook

The clearest difference is price: Checkbook at Free against The Checkbook's $4.99. Checkbook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 970) and device support (3 vs 1). The Checkbook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Checkbook is free to download; The Checkbook costs $4.99 up front. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 970, 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 76% of The Checkbook's.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, The Checkbook fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | The Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[4.8 (970 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 970 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#53** |
| Size | 122 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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


### The Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your finances on the go with this transaction tracker. Easily record income and expenses, schedule upcoming bills, and reconcile with your bank statements for accurate balance tracking. Offers multiple accounts, customizable themes, and secure access.

**Highlights:** Real-time transaction tracking, Upcoming bill and deposit scheduling, Bank account reconciliation, Multiple account management, Customizable color themes, Transaction search and filtering, Recurring transaction setup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shared Storage - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shared Storage - Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helps track finances
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🧮 Simple check register
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited account name length
- 🔍 Difficult to view past transactions
- 🔢 No custom currency options
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🚫 No iPad-optimized layout

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and sync issues
- Incorrect transaction display
- Recurring transactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 📊 Spending reports and analytics
- 🔁 More recurring transaction options
- 🖨️ Check printing capability
- 🔀 Ability to split transactions
- 🔄 Easier transaction editing/deletion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is The Checkbook free?

The Checkbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or The Checkbook?

The Checkbook is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while The Checkbook averages 4.8 from 970 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or The Checkbook have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; The Checkbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook or The Checkbook?

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Checkbook fortnightly. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on September 24, 2026 and The Checkbook on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Checkbook or The Checkbook?

Checkbook currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and The Checkbook at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*