# Checkbook vs ReceiptHQ

The clearest difference is rating: ReceiptHQ at 5.0 against Checkbook's 4.3. ReceiptHQ also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ReceiptHQ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceiptHQ 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, ReceiptHQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | ReceiptHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/receipthq/id6786063644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| 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) | [Mobile Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314316469) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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


### ReceiptHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipthq/id6786063644)

Automatically categorize expenses from receipts and bank statements to estimate tax savings. Track business mileage and manage returns or warranties with on-device AI. Get a clear overview of your finances and tax obligations.

**Highlights:** Automatic expense categorization with AI, Estimated tax savings calculation, On-device AI processing, Business mileage tracking, Bank statement import for write-offs, Return and warranty reminders, Financial dashboard and tax estimates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReceiptHQ Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is ReceiptHQ free?

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

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

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

### Do Checkbook or ReceiptHQ have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; ReceiptHQ does not.

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

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and ReceiptHQ fortnightly. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on October 22, 2026 and ReceiptHQ 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.*