Comparison

CheckCraft vs Smart Check Writer

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

Head to head
About

CheckCraft

Easily print personal checks directly from your Apple devices. Securely sync your data with iCloud and protect your financial information with Face ID/Touch ID. Track printed and deposited checks and manage multiple accounts.

Highlights
  • Print checks from Apple devices
  • iCloud data sync and backup
  • Face ID/Touch ID security
  • Track printed and deposited checks
  • Multiple account support
  • Supports CheckOMatic layout
Features
Currently charting
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Available on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS CheckCraft lets you easily print personal checks from your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro, with all your data securely synced via iCloud. # Key Features: - Print checks on blank check stock from your Mac, iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro - Routing and account numbers at the standard bank (MICR) positions, in the business or personal order - The fractional routing number from your bank's checks - Line up your printer with a test page and fine adjustments - Print several checks at once - A register of printed, deposited and voided checks, with filters and totals - Void or duplicate checks, with payee suggestions from earlier checks - Export to CSV, or QIF for Quicken and QuickBooks - Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight - Backed up and synced with iCloud - Lock with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode - Multiple accounts - Built for U.S. banks (USD only), one check layout: CheckOMatic Note: CheckCraft currently supports only the CheckOMatic check layout. # Frequently Asked Questions ## Can I try it before buying? There's no free trial, but if CheckCraft isn't a good fit, you can request a refund: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 ## Where can I buy compatible checks? You can purchase CheckOMatic checks from Amazon: https://amzn.to/45NJpUX ## Can I customize the check layout or use other formats? Not yet. Currently, only the CheckOMatic format is supported. If there’s enough interest, we may add more layouts in future updates. ## Are there alternatives? Yes. If you prefer a simpler or manual approach, you can use Excel or Numbers templates.  Check out this open-source project: https://github.com/andrewstellman/excel-check-printing # Privacy Policy We believe very strongly in our customers’ right to privacy. Our customer records are not for sale or trade, and we will not disclose our customer data to any third party except as may be required by law. Any information that you provide to us in the course of interacting with our sales or technical support departments is held in strict confidence. This includes your contact information (including, but not limited to your email address and phone number), as well as any data that you supply to us in the course of a technical support interaction. # Support Have suggestions, feature requests, or feedback? Reach out at: support@loshadki.app

About

Smart Check Writer

Easily create and print professional bank cheques in seconds. Features automatic amount-to-words conversion, customizable templates, and secure offline record keeping. Ideal for businesses and individuals needing quick, reliable cheque printing.

Highlights
  • Print cheques instantly for any bank
  • Automatic number to words conversion
  • Customizable cheque templates
  • Save payee and transaction history
  • Export or print via AirPrint/PDF
  • Secure and offline operation
Features
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Cheque Writer is a powerful and easy-to-use cheque printing app designed for professionals and businesses. Create and print accurate bank cheques in seconds with automatic amount-in-words conversion, customizable templates, and record keeping. Whether for business payments, salary disbursement, or personal finance, Cheque Writer saves time and ensures your cheques always look professional. Key Features: Write & print cheques instantly for any bank. Convert numbers to words automatically. Customize cheque size, style, and layout. Save payee & transaction history. Export or print via AirPrint or PDF. Secure & offline — your data stays private. Ideal for: Small businesses, accountants, offices, and individuals who regularly issue cheques and need quick, reliable printing. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dn1gNdDP2AHL7sg-px4rxdLAcoGHlNB8/edit#heading=h.1ionsc3v3xmq Terms and Condition : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t-LREPKByKaM0UkbIo4o0E1gdAYs21Oe30EfGxenEss/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

CheckCraft4 screens
Smart Check Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart Check Writer at Free against CheckCraft's $4.99. Smart Check Writer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). CheckCraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Smart Check Writer is free to download; CheckCraft costs $4.99 up front. Smart Check Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CheckCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CheckCraft against 4.5 for Smart Check Writer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 101 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckCraft ships an update every 2 months, Smart Check Writer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CheckCraft versus Smart Check Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckCraftSmart Check Writer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (43 ratings) — better4.5 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoshadki, LLCNanjibhai Gorasiya

Customer experience

CheckCraft

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%

Smart Check Writer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

CheckCraft

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Check Writer

One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$12.99

Questions

Is CheckCraft free?
CheckCraft costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Check Writer free?
Smart Check Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CheckCraft or Smart Check Writer?
CheckCraft is rated higher. CheckCraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Smart Check Writer averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do CheckCraft or Smart Check Writer have ads?
Neither CheckCraft nor Smart Check Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckCraft or Smart Check Writer?
CheckCraft ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Check Writer monthly. Most recently, CheckCraft was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Check Writer on November 5, 2026.

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