Comparison

My Check Register vs The Checkbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Check Register

This app provides a digital alternative to a paper check register for tracking personal finances. It allows for immediate transaction entry, automatic balance calculation, and offers features like recurring transactions and data export. Keep a clear overview of your money on your phone.

Highlights
  • Digital check register
  • Automatic balance calculation
  • Recurring transactions
  • Transaction search
  • Passcode protection
  • CSV export
  • Multi-device sharing (premium)
Features
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Say goodbye to your old paper check register and say hello to the My Check Register app, for your iPhone! This easy to use app works just like the transaction register in your checkbook, but now conveniently located where you’ll never lose it, on your phone. My Check Register is easy to use and does not need all the glitz and gadgets that come with most financial apps. This app is for those of you like us, who like to know exactly where their money goes and how much they have left over. It can be a hassle having to write everything out and hanging on to receipts to make sure you enter everything in when you get home and have a pen handy. Now you can enter in your transactions immediately and always know your balance, wherever you go. And don’t worry about keeping up with your balance; My Check Register will keep track of that for you, alleviating any human error in your arithmetic. Features: - Share one register across multiple devices - Set recurring transactions, either monthly or weekly - Debits/Credits display in different colors - Checkmark field to easily view cleared items - Remembers Transactions that you have used more than once for easier entry - Search field allow you to search your entire registry for transactions - Passcode protected to keep your information safe - Automatically calculates your balance for you, so you never have to worry about the math - Easily add and edit any transaction you have made - Export your transactions into a CSV file for your own personal records - Expanded landscape mode allows you to see check numbers, transaction types, and Debit/Credit columns - Upgrade to the premium version to share your account with another device, add multiple accounts, and get rid of the ads Make your life easier with My Check Register, and always know what you have in your account at all times.

About

The Checkbook

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
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Finance At Your Fingertips Track your financial transactions on-the-go in real time. Enter upcoming bill payments and deposits to see how your account balance will change. Reconcile each transaction against your bank account to balance your checkbook and ensure accuracy to the penny. * No ads. * Quick entry screen for new transactions to keep up with spending while you're on the move. * Create a new transaction in seconds with type ahead feature for common transactions. * Manage transactions in multiple accounts. * Customize color theme for each account. * Search for transactions. * Toggle visibility of reconciled transactions to see what hasn't cleared your bank account yet. * Set up recurring transactions. * Transfer money between accounts. * Basic reporting to view spending or income by category and daily spending. * Export transactions to CSV file. * Enable Face ID / Touch ID to secure access to your financial data. * Turn on iCloud Drive data storage to sync transactions across multiple devices. * Share every new transaction with a joint account owner via email or Shared Storage (subscription required) to keep app in sync for different users. Privacy Note: The developer does not collect any data from this app for the default local device or iCloud storage options. The developer only securely stores data for the Shared Storage option (subscription required) for the purpose of sharing and syncing the data with your invited users. See Privacy Policy for more details.

Screenshots

My Check Register4 screens
The Checkbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Check Register at Free against The Checkbook's $4.99. My Check Register also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). The Checkbook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

My Check Register is free to download; The Checkbook costs $4.99 up front. My Check Register sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 375 and 999 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of My Check Register's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Checkbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Check Register ships an update monthly, The Checkbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
My Check Register versus The Checkbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Check RegisterThe Checkbook
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.2 (375 ratings)4.8 (999 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews76.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings375999 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJambo Group LLCFour One Four 213, LLC

Customer experience

My Check Register

All ratings355 ratings
Positive48.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral19.3%
Negative31.1%

The Checkbook

All ratings970 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative14.7%

User reviews

My Check Register

From 375 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well for years
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Keeps track of accounts
  • 👍 Syncs between devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Transactions randomly deleted
  • 🐛 Unable to delete transactions
  • 🐛 Balance issues and inaccuracies
  • 🐛 Recurring entries not working properly
  • 🐛 Sharing/syncing issues between devices

The Checkbook

From 999 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

My Check Register

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Transactions randomly deleted
  • Unable to delete transactions
  • Balance issues and inaccuracies
  • Recurring entries not working properly
  • Sharing/syncing issues between devices
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  • Crashes and loading problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to print register
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Expand recurring entry options
  • Allow changing account names easily
  • Improve export functionality

The Checkbook

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 📊 Spending reports and analytics
  • 🔁 More recurring transaction options
  • 🖨️ Check printing capability
  • 🔀 Ability to split transactions
  • 🔄 Easier transaction editing/deletion
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  • 🔒 Backup and restore options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

My Check Register

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Add Multiple Accounts$2.99
  • Add Shared Account & Syncing Functionality$3.99
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  • Upgrade to Pro Version$4.99
2 purchases

The Checkbook

Subscriptions2
  • Shared Storage - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Shared Storage - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is My Check Register free?
My Check Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Checkbook free?
The Checkbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Check Register or The Checkbook?
The Checkbook is rated higher. My Check Register averages 3.2 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while The Checkbook averages 4.8 from 999 ratings.
Do My Check Register or The Checkbook have ads?
My Check Register shows ads; The Checkbook does not.
Which is updated more often, My Check Register or The Checkbook?
My Check Register ships an update monthly, and The Checkbook fortnightly. Most recently, My Check Register was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Checkbook on November 7, 2026.

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