Comparison

CheckCraft vs 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

Check Writer

Easily create and print professional checks directly from your mobile device. Manage your written checks and securely back them up via iCloud. Offers a free version with limitations and a Pro subscription for unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Create professional checks
  • Print wirelessly
  • Export as PDF
  • Manage written checks
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Unlimited accounts and checks (Pro)
Features
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Check Writer makes it easy to create and print professional checks using your phone or tablet. No sign-in required. Write checks with your phone: Create properly formatted checks in seconds. Print or export as PDF: Print wirelessly or export your checks as PDF documents. Keep track of checks you've written: View and manage your written checks on the Checks screen. Data is backed up: Your checks are securely backed up in iCloud and synchronized across your devices. Without a Pro subscription, you can create one bank account, export a limited number of checks and saving checks is locked. With a Pro subscription, you can create unlimited bank accounts, export unlimited checks and save unlimited checks. If you have any suggestions on how to improve Check Writer – Write & Print, feel free to contact the App Support email. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CheckCraft4 screens
Check Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

CheckCraft and Check Writer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Check Writer's written reviews are positive against 50% of CheckCraft's. Check Writer also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). CheckCraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Check Writer is free to download; CheckCraft costs $4.99 up front. Check Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. CheckCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Check Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CheckCraft's written reviews are positive against 100% of Check Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckCraft ships an update every 2 months, Check Writer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CheckCraft versus Check Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckCraftCheck Writer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (42 ratings)4.6 (148 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42148 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoshadki, LLCHavard Tryman

Customer experience

CheckCraft

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

Check Writer

All ratings141 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CheckCraft

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Check Writer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is CheckCraft free?
CheckCraft costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Check Writer free?
Check Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CheckCraft or Check Writer?
Check Writer is rated higher. CheckCraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Check Writer averages 4.6 from 148 ratings.
Do CheckCraft or Check Writer have ads?
Neither CheckCraft nor Check Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckCraft or Check Writer?
CheckCraft ships an update every 2 months, and Check Writer every 9 days. Most recently, CheckCraft was updated on October 27, 2026 and Check Writer on October 28, 2026.

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