# Checkbook vs The BlackPrint

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 (#156 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 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.

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.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, The BlackPrint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | The BlackPrint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/the-blackprint/id6793246977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Anthony Billie](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793246979) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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 BlackPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-blackprint/id6793246977)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackprint Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Blackprint Pro Annual | $119.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and The BlackPrint on October 18, 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.*