# The Checkbook vs Budgeteer.ing

The clearest difference is price: Budgeteer.ing at Free against The Checkbook's $4.99. The Checkbook's advantage is chart position (#36 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Budgeteer.ing is free to download; The Checkbook costs $4.99 up front. The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Budgeteer.ing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Checkbook ships an update fortnightly, Budgeteer.ing every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Checkbook | Budgeteer.ing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **997** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) | [Barry Mortenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772408263) |

## What reviewers say

### The Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### Budgeteer.ing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budgeteering/id6772408261)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Checkbook free?

The Checkbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Budgeteer.ing free?

Budgeteer.ing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do The Checkbook or Budgeteer.ing have ads?

Neither The Checkbook nor Budgeteer.ing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Checkbook or Budgeteer.ing?

The Checkbook ships an update fortnightly, and Budgeteer.ing every 8 days. Most recently, The Checkbook was updated on October 30, 2026 and Budgeteer.ing on October 28, 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.*