# Checkbook vs Checkbook Wiz

The clearest difference is monetization model: Checkbook Wiz at free with in-app purchases against Checkbook's subscription. Checkbook Wiz also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 812) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads 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 Checkbook Wiz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Checkbook against 4.2 for Checkbook Wiz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 812, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 75% of Checkbook Wiz's.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, Checkbook Wiz every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Checkbook Wiz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews)** | [4.2 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-wiz/id964371097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 812 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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


### Checkbook Wiz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-wiz/id964371097)

Easily track your financial transactions and account balances. Manage multiple accounts, currencies, and recurring expenses with detailed reports and secure backup options. Ideal for personal daily finance management.

**Highlights:** Track account balances and transactions, Supports multiple currencies, Recurring transaction management, Detailed income and expense reports, Transaction splitting and categorization, Receipt and check number attachment, iCloud and Dropbox backup/restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Helps track finances
- 🗓️ Useful calendar view
- 💰 Accurate account balances
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring transactions not working reliably
- ⏱️ Slow performance and refresh times
- 💸 Ads interrupting user experience
- 🔄 Sync issues causing data loss
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions disappearing from register
- Incorrect account balances displayed
- App crashing when adding accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit payees
- Automatic recurring transaction entry
- Custom reporting and budgeting tools
- Sync across multiple devices
- Improved category management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Is Checkbook Wiz free?

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

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

Checkbook is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Checkbook Wiz averages 4.2 from 812 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Checkbook Wiz have ads?

Both Checkbook and Checkbook Wiz show ads.

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

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Checkbook Wiz every 3 months. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on September 23, 2026 and Checkbook Wiz on September 23, 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.*