# Balance My Checkbook vs Simple Register

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Register at none against Balance My Checkbook's shown. Simple Register also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Balance My Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 11) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balance My Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Register sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Register holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balance My Checkbook has 5.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Balance My Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Register's.

Balance My Checkbook ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Register every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balance My Checkbook | Simple Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-my-checkbook/id659063449/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingsDesigns](https://appshunter.io/developer/516942489) | [Jennifer Hendrickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889177840) |

## What reviewers say

### Balance My Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-my-checkbook/id659063449)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Easily track your income and expenses to maintain an accurate account balance. Features include auto-complete, recurring transactions, and data syncing for multiple users. Avoid overdrafts and stay on top of your finances with this intuitive check register.

**Highlights:** Auto-complete transactions, Schedule recurring transactions, Sync data between users and devices, Track cleared transactions, Export data and balance, Customizable transaction types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium, 1 device | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium with Backup, 1 device | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium with Sync, 4 devices | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium with Backup, 1 device | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium with Sync, 4 devices | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for tracking spending and preventing overdrafts
- 🚀 Efficient for quick entry of transactions
- 🔒 Secure way to manage finances
- 👍 Organized and clear design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional math errors in balance calculations
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about security and potential scams
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive for some users
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar not working properly after recent update
- Recurring transactions not updating correctly
- Incorrect balance displayed after deleting entries
- App crashing when entering new transactions

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer funds between accounts in one step
- Automatic backup and data recovery options
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- More flexible recurring transaction scheduling
- Improved search and sorting functionality


### Simple Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443)

This app provides a digital checkbook register for tracking personal finances. It allows users to quickly record transactions, manage bills, and reconcile statements without connecting to bank accounts. Designed for privacy, it offers local-only mode and optional biometric security.

**Highlights:** Digital checkbook register, Record payments, deposits, checks, transfers, Bill planning and reminders, Statement reconciliation, Multiple register support, Data export to CSV/PDF, Optional biometric security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balance My Checkbook free?

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

### Is Simple Register free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balance My Checkbook or Simple Register?

Simple Register is rated higher. Balance My Checkbook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Simple Register averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Balance My Checkbook or Simple Register have ads?

Balance My Checkbook shows ads; Simple Register does not.

### Which is updated more often, Balance My Checkbook or Simple Register?

Balance My Checkbook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Register every 2 weeks. Most recently, Balance My Checkbook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Register on October 31, 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.*