Comparison

Checkbook vs The BlackPrint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checkbook

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
Currently charting
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An easy & quick way to manage your daily finances, Checkbook keeps track of your credit card charges, cash expenditures...etc. With the Checkbook application, it can totally replace your paper checkbook. You can create multiple accounts, save recurring transactions, transfer funds, view reports & graphs, export data...etc. You can even search the transaction by crossing your finger on the calendar! All details of the Checkbook are well designed to provide an excellent experience. Designed and developed by polycents! FEATURES ※Export in CSV, QIF & HTML Formats -Export your transactions by email for use of desktop applications such as Excel, Quicken...etc. ※Calendar -Show all your monthly transactions as points on the calendar. -Filter transactions by tapping a date or selecting multiple dates on the calendar. ※Recurring Transactions -Save a transaction to be used repeatedly(daily, weekly, 2 weeks, monthly, tire monthly), without retyping all the details. ※Multiple Accounts -Track as many accounts as you need. ※Categories -Supports multiple categories with beautiful icons to choose from. ※Payee & Note -All the details you need to keep track of your transactions are including. ※Search -Quickly search for transactions by dates, name, payee, and category. -Search and edit transactions on the same screen. ※Transfer -Transfer funds from one account to another. ※Reconcile Transactions -Reconcile your transactions by editing cleared/un-cleared status ※Reports & Charts -Review all your expenses & income by category or account with beautiful graphs and reports. -Supports both bar and pie charts. -You can set the time period to daily, weekly, monthly & yearly. ※Passcode -Protects your private information. ※Currency -Supports multiple currencies. ※Elegant, Powerful & User-friendly interface # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/42835851 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/42835851 Developer website:https://www.polycents.com If you have any problems or suggestions please send a mail to checkbook@appxy.com, you will get the response in a short time.

About

The BlackPrint

This app helps couples and households manage their finances together. It allows users to plan paychecks, track bills, manage debt, and set savings goals in a shared financial space. Securely link bank accounts for automatic updates and stay on top of your money as a team.

Highlights
  • Shared financial planning for couples
  • Paycheck planning and income assignment
  • Joint bill tracking and reminders
  • Debt management and progress tracking
  • Shared savings goal setting
  • Secure bank account linking via Plaid
Features
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The Blackprint — Budgeting Built for Two The Blackprint is the budgeting app designed for couples and households who manage money together. Stop juggling spreadsheets and guessing who paid what — see your whole financial picture in one shared place. PLAN YOUR PAYCHECKS Map out every paycheck before it lands. Assign income to bills, savings, and debt so you always know where your money is going. TRACK BILLS TOGETHER Never miss a due date. See upcoming and overdue bills at a glance, mark them paid, and get reminders before they're due. CRUSH YOUR DEBT Track every balance in one place and watch your progress as you pay it down. HIT YOUR GOALS Set savings goals — a vacation, an emergency fund, a down payment — and track progress automatically as you save. LINK YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS Securely connect your bank accounts to keep balances and spending up to date automatically, powered by Plaid. Bank-linking is protected by two-factor authentication for extra security. BUILT FOR HOUSEHOLDS Invite your partner so you're both looking at the same numbers — shared bills, shared paychecks, shared goals, no more "wait, did you pay that?" STAY ON TOP OF IT Get email reminders for upcoming and overdue bills so nothing slips through the cracks. GO PRO Unlock the full toolkit with The Blackprint Pro, including bank account syncing and advanced planning tools. Try it free for 14 days. Terms of Use: https://www.theblackprintapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Checkbook4 screens
The BlackPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The BlackPrint at 100% against Checkbook's 56%. The BlackPrint also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The BlackPrint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The BlackPrint 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 The BlackPrint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, The BlackPrint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Checkbook versus The BlackPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckbookThe BlackPrint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB33 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsAnthony Billie

Customer experience

Checkbook

All ratings14,252 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative34.8%

The BlackPrint

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Checkbook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Account balances not updating correctly
  • Transactions disappearing or duplicating
  • Sync issues between devices
  • App crashes or freezes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Custom categories and icons
  • Budgeting and forecasting tools
  • Ability to attach receipts/photos
  • Improved account organization options
  • Automatic balance reconciliation

The BlackPrint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Checkbook

Subscriptions4
  • Premium - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Checkbook Pro$9.99
2 purchases

The BlackPrint

Subscriptions2
  • Blackprint Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Blackprint Pro Annual$119.001 Year

Questions

Is Checkbook free?
Checkbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The BlackPrint free?
The BlackPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkbook or The BlackPrint?
The BlackPrint is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while The BlackPrint averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Checkbook or The BlackPrint have ads?
Checkbook shows ads; The BlackPrint does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkbook or The BlackPrint?
Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and The BlackPrint every 9 days. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on October 29, 2026 and The BlackPrint on October 18, 2026.

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