# My Check Register vs The Checkbook

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | My Check Register | The Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-check-register/id566812758/reviews) | **[4.8 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 375 | **999** |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 37 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jambo Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/566812761) | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) |

## What reviewers say

### My Check Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-check-register/id566812758)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Multiple Accounts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add Shared Account & Syncing Functionality | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### The Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #16 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*