# Accounts 2 Checkbook vs The Checkbook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Accounts 2 Checkbook at none against The Checkbook's 2. Accounts 2 Checkbook also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 997) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). The Checkbook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Accounts 2 Checkbook costs $3.99 and The Checkbook $4.99 up front. The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Accounts 2 Checkbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accounts 2 Checkbook has 6.7K ratings behind it against 997, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Accounts 2 Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Checkbook's.

Accounts 2 Checkbook ships an update every 2 weeks, The Checkbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Accounts 2 Checkbook | The Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-2-checkbook/id494333145/reviews) | **[4.8 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 997 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #76 | **#7** |
| Size | 12 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SVT Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286029963) | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) |

## What reviewers say

### Accounts 2 Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-2-checkbook/id494333145)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances and replace your paper checkbook with this intuitive app. Track daily transactions, schedule recurring payments, and capture photo receipts. Generate insightful reports and export your data for easy analysis.

**Highlights:** Schedule recurring transactions, Capture and store photo receipts, Generate graphs and reports, Sync data via iCloud, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Reconcile transactions, Touch and Face ID support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for managing finances
- 🔍 Detailed reporting and analytics
- 🔁 Recurring transactions feature
- 📱 Seamless sync between devices
- 🗓️ Helpful for budgeting and tracking spending

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss and sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of customer support and communication
- 🤔 Confusing or missing features (e.g. split transactions, sorting, budgeting)
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts and transactions disappearing without explanation
- Recurring transactions not working as expected
- Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad
- App crashes and freezes, especially after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide/archive old accounts
- Option to set recurring transactions with custom dates
- Improved sync reliability between devices
- Better reporting and forecasting tools
- Integration with banks/financial institutions


### The Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your finances on the go with this transaction tracker. Easily record income and expenses, schedule upcoming bills, and reconcile with your bank statements for accurate balance tracking. Offers multiple accounts, customizable themes, and secure access.

**Highlights:** Real-time transaction tracking, Upcoming bill and deposit scheduling, Bank account reconciliation, Multiple account management, Customizable color themes, Transaction search and filtering, Recurring transaction setup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shared Storage - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shared Storage - Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helps track finances
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🧮 Simple check register
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited account name length
- 🔍 Difficult to view past transactions
- 🔢 No custom currency options
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🚫 No iPad-optimized layout

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and sync issues
- Incorrect transaction display
- Recurring transactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 📊 Spending reports and analytics
- 🔁 More recurring transaction options
- 🖨️ Check printing capability
- 🔀 Ability to split transactions
- 🔄 Easier transaction editing/deletion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Accounts 2 Checkbook free?

Accounts 2 Checkbook costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Checkbook free?

The Checkbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Accounts 2 Checkbook or The Checkbook?

The Checkbook is rated higher. Accounts 2 Checkbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while The Checkbook averages 4.8 from 997 ratings.

### Do Accounts 2 Checkbook or The Checkbook have ads?

Neither Accounts 2 Checkbook nor The Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Accounts 2 Checkbook or The Checkbook?

Accounts 2 Checkbook ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Checkbook fortnightly. Most recently, Accounts 2 Checkbook was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Checkbook on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Accounts 2 Checkbook or The Checkbook?

Accounts 2 Checkbook currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and The Checkbook at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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