# My Check Register vs Checkbook Wiz

The clearest difference is rating: Checkbook Wiz at 4.2 against My Check Register's 3.2. Checkbook Wiz also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). My Check Register's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Check Register sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Checkbook Wiz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkbook Wiz holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 375 and 815 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of My Check Register's written reviews are positive against 75% of Checkbook Wiz's.

My Check Register ships an update monthly, Checkbook Wiz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Check Register | Checkbook Wiz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-check-register/id566812758/reviews) | **[4.2 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-wiz/id964371097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 375 | **815** |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jambo Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/566812761) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## 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


### Checkbook Wiz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-wiz/id964371097)

Easily track your financial transactions and account balances. Manage multiple accounts, currencies, and recurring expenses with detailed reports and secure backup options. Ideal for personal daily finance management.

**Highlights:** Track account balances and transactions, Supports multiple currencies, Recurring transaction management, Detailed income and expense reports, Transaction splitting and categorization, Receipt and check number attachment, iCloud and Dropbox backup/restore

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Helps track finances
- 🗓️ Useful calendar view
- 💰 Accurate account balances
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring transactions not working reliably
- ⏱️ Slow performance and refresh times
- 💸 Ads interrupting user experience
- 🔄 Sync issues causing data loss
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions disappearing from register
- Incorrect account balances displayed
- App crashing when adding accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit payees
- Automatic recurring transaction entry
- Custom reporting and budgeting tools
- Sync across multiple devices
- Improved category management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Check Register free?

My Check Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checkbook Wiz free?

Checkbook Wiz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Check Register or Checkbook Wiz?

Checkbook Wiz is rated higher. My Check Register averages 3.2 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while Checkbook Wiz averages 4.2 from 815 ratings.

### Do My Check Register or Checkbook Wiz have ads?

Both My Check Register and Checkbook Wiz show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Check Register or Checkbook Wiz?

My Check Register ships an update monthly, and Checkbook Wiz every 3 months. Most recently, My Check Register was updated on November 1, 2026 and Checkbook Wiz on November 6, 2026.

---

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