# The Checkbook vs ReceiptHQ

The clearest difference is price: ReceiptHQ at Free against The Checkbook's $4.99. ReceiptHQ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (994 vs 1) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ReceiptHQ 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 ReceiptHQ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceiptHQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Checkbook has 994 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Checkbook | ReceiptHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (994 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipthq/id6786063644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **994** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) | [Mobile Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314316469) |

## What reviewers say

### The Checkbook

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

**Currently charting:** #40 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


### ReceiptHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipthq/id6786063644)

Automatically categorize expenses from receipts and bank statements to estimate tax savings. Track business mileage and manage returns or warranties with on-device AI. Get a clear overview of your finances and tax obligations.

**Highlights:** Automatic expense categorization with AI, Estimated tax savings calculation, On-device AI processing, Business mileage tracking, Bank statement import for write-offs, Return and warranty reminders, Financial dashboard and tax estimates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReceiptHQ Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Checkbook free?

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

### Is ReceiptHQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Checkbook or ReceiptHQ?

ReceiptHQ is rated higher. The Checkbook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 994 ratings, while ReceiptHQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Checkbook or ReceiptHQ have ads?

Neither The Checkbook nor ReceiptHQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Checkbook or ReceiptHQ?

The Checkbook ships an update fortnightly, and ReceiptHQ fortnightly. Most recently, The Checkbook was updated on October 22, 2026 and ReceiptHQ on October 17, 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.*