# Checkbook vs Ledge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ledge at 100% against Checkbook's 56%. Ledge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Ledge 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 2, 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 100% of Ledge's.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, Ledge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Ledge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ledge-tap-and-track/id6761343006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [NIKKI HUYHN NGUYEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889004451) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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


### Ledge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ledge-tap-and-track/id6761343006)

Effortlessly log and categorize daily purchases in seconds. Gain a clear understanding of your spending habits without complex budgeting. This app prioritizes privacy with local data storage and no personal financial information requests.

**Highlights:** Log expenses quickly, Sort spending into categories, View category totals, Record daily purchases, Build spending awareness, Local data storage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Ledge free?

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

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

Ledge is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Ledge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Ledge have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; Ledge does not.

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

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ledge every 3 days. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ledge on October 17, 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.*