# LongRange vs Book Keeper Accounting

The clearest difference is rating: Book Keeper Accounting at 4.6 against LongRange's 3.0. Book Keeper Accounting also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). LongRange's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Keeper Accounting sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. LongRange asks for nothing beyond the download.

Book Keeper Accounting holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Keeper Accounting has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of LongRange's written reviews are positive against 69% of Book Keeper Accounting's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LongRange ships an update every 2 months, Book Keeper Accounting every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LongRange | Book Keeper Accounting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longrange/id508286590/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-keeper-accounting/id564806906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LANSA Holdings Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/475273098) | [Just Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/564806949) |

## What reviewers say

### LongRange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longrange/id508286590)

Enhance your IBM i 5250 applications with a modern user interface on your mobile devices. Integrate data from various sources like GPS and cameras without altering your existing RPG, COBOL, or CL programs.

**Highlights:** Enhanced IBM i 5250 UI, Mobile data integration (GPS, camera), No changes to RPG/COBOL/CL programs, Pickers, menus, enhanced navigation, Image, sound, location capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book Keeper Accounting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-keeper-accounting/id564806906)

This app provides comprehensive accounting tools for small and medium businesses, including GST-compliant invoicing, inventory management, and expense tracking. It simplifies financial management with detailed reports and offline capabilities, making it accessible even without prior accounting knowledge.

**Highlights:** GST compliant invoicing, Inventory management, Expense and receipt tracking, Financial reporting, Offline accounting, Multi-user collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription 1 Device | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription 1 Device | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 1 device | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 2 devices | $43.95 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription 1 Device | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 3 devices | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 1 device | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1 year 1 device subscription | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 5 devices | $84.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 2 devices | $104.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 3 devices | $139.99 | one-time |
| 1 year 3 devices subscription | $139.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 4 devices | $174.99 | one-time |
| 1 year 5 devices subscription | $209.99 | one-time |
| 1 year subscription for 5 devices | $209.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient accounting features
- 💡 Helpful for small businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced for some users
- 🐛 Sync and data loss issues
- 🤖 Lack of macOS and mobile app support

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect trial balance data
- Inventory batch tracking issues
- Business summary not accessible

**Requested features**

- Add Google Drive sync option
- Improve aged receivables reporting
- Enhance payroll functionality
- Provide transaction data import preview


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LongRange free?

LongRange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Book Keeper Accounting free?

Book Keeper Accounting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LongRange or Book Keeper Accounting?

Book Keeper Accounting is rated higher. LongRange averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Book Keeper Accounting averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do LongRange or Book Keeper Accounting have ads?

Neither LongRange nor Book Keeper Accounting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LongRange or Book Keeper Accounting?

LongRange ships an update every 2 months, and Book Keeper Accounting every 5 weeks. Most recently, LongRange was updated on August 28, 2026 and Book Keeper Accounting on September 25, 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.*