# Spending Tracker vs Quick Checkbook Pro

The clearest difference is price: Spending Tracker at Free against Quick Checkbook Pro's $0.99. Spending Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (95% vs 62%). Quick Checkbook Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Spending Tracker is free to download; Quick Checkbook Pro costs $0.99 up front. Spending Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Quick Checkbook Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spending Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spending Tracker has 19K ratings behind it against 994, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Spending Tracker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Quick Checkbook Pro's.

Spending Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Quick Checkbook Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spending Tracker | Quick Checkbook Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-tracker/id548615579/reviews)** | [4.2 (994 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-checkbook-pro/id588959204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 994 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 50 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MH Riley Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/409695800) | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) |

## What reviewers say

### Spending Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-tracker/id548615579)

Easily track your expenses and income to gain control over your finances. Set budgets, view spending summaries, and generate reports with interactive charts. Take the first step towards saving money by understanding where your money goes.

**Highlights:** Simple and intuitive interface, Flexible time period tracking (Weekly, Monthly, Yearly), Budget mode with carry-over, Summary view of spending progress, Log expenses and income, Editable spending and income categories, Interactive charts and reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful reports and charts
- 💰 One-time fee for premium features
- 🔁 Recurring transactions
- 🗂️ Multiple accounts and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔢 Lack of fortnightly budget option
- 🗂️ Difficulty deleting unused categories
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for some features
- 📈 Limited budget tracking within categories

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions sometimes entered in wrong order
- Backup and restore functionality not always reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to split transactions into multiple categories
- Incorporate currency conversion and exchange rates
- Allow family/shared account access and updates
- Implement a 'Debt' category to track loan payments
- Add option to take photos of receipts and attach to transactions


### Quick Checkbook Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-checkbook-pro/id588959204)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances with this app, allowing you to track multiple accounts, record income and expenses, and view detailed financial reports. It offers features like recurring transactions, reconciliation, and data backup for comprehensive financial oversight.

**Highlights:** Multiple account tracking, Income/expense/transfer transactions, Recurring transactions, Transaction reconciliation, Financial reports (pie, histogram), Data backup and restore, Passcode protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 💡 Helpful for budgeting and finance management
- 🚀 Efficient transaction tracking
- 👍 Useful reports and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring transactions not working properly
- 🐛 Transactions disappearing or not saving
- 🐛 Incorrect calculations and balance issues
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model changes
- 👎 Dislike of recent UI updates

**Reported bugs**

- Passcode/Face ID functionality not working
- Slow performance and freezing issues
- Inconsistent behavior with account management

**Requested features**

- Add bill reminder function
- Improve sync and backup options
- Allow customization of categories and payees
- Implement print/export options
- Provide more detailed transaction history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spending Tracker free?

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

### Is Quick Checkbook Pro free?

Quick Checkbook Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spending Tracker or Quick Checkbook Pro?

Spending Tracker is rated higher. Spending Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Quick Checkbook Pro averages 4.2 from 994 ratings.

### Do Spending Tracker or Quick Checkbook Pro have ads?

Spending Tracker shows ads; Quick Checkbook Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spending Tracker or Quick Checkbook Pro?

Spending Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Quick Checkbook Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Spending Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Quick Checkbook Pro on September 22, 2026.

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