# Simple Checkbook. vs Simple Register

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Register at 100% against Simple Checkbook.'s 50%. Simple Register also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). Simple Checkbook.'s advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Simple Checkbook. costs $3.99 and Simple Register $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Register holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Simple Checkbook.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Register's.

Simple Checkbook. ships an update fortnightly, Simple Register every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Checkbook. | Simple Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checkbook/id6742727558/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Hiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006499180) | [Jennifer Hendrickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889177840) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Checkbook.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-checkbook/id6742727558)

Manage your personal finances with this straightforward checkbook application. Track multiple accounts, log detailed transactions, and visualize your spending habits with insightful charts. Sync your data seamlessly across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Multiple account management, Detailed transaction logging, Transaction clearing status, Balance tracking, Transaction filtering, Expense/income charts, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Register

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

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:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Checkbook. free?

Simple Checkbook. costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Register free?

Simple Register costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Checkbook. or Simple Register?

Simple Register is rated higher. Simple Checkbook. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple Register averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Checkbook. or Simple Register have ads?

Neither Simple Checkbook. nor Simple Register shows ads.

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

Simple Checkbook. ships an update fortnightly, and Simple Register every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Checkbook. was updated on October 10, 2026 and Simple Register on October 5, 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.*