# Checkbook vs Simple Register

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Register at 100% against Checkbook's 56%. Simple Register also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 11) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Register sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Register 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 11, 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 Simple Register's.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Register every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Simple Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Jennifer Hendrickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889177840) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### Simple Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443)

This app provides a digital checkbook register for tracking personal finances. It allows users to quickly record transactions, manage bills, and reconcile statements without connecting to bank accounts. Designed for privacy, it offers local-only mode and optional biometric security.

**Highlights:** Digital checkbook register, Record payments, deposits, checks, transfers, Bill planning and reminders, Statement reconciliation, Multiple register support, Data export to CSV/PDF, Optional biometric security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Simple Register free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Simple Register?

Simple Register is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Simple Register averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Simple Register have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; Simple Register does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook or Simple Register?

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Register every 2 weeks. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Register on October 31, 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.*