CheckMaker vs Check Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CheckMaker
Easily write and print bank-ready checks directly from your iPhone. This app offers smart templates, automatic amount-to-words conversion, and a digital checkbook register for tracking payments. It provides insights into spending patterns and supports bulk operations for efficient financial management.
- Write and print real checks
- Smart templates for frequent payees
- Auto-convert amounts to words
- Advanced search and filtering
- Bulk operations and export
- Analytics dashboard with spending insights
- Digital checkbook register
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CheckMaker: The Ultimate Check Writer & Digital Checkbook Write and print professional, bank-ready checks instantly from your iPhone. No banking login required — your financial information stays completely private and secure on your device. Perfect for business owners, freelancers, and anyone who needs reliable check printing without the hassle of ordering expensive bank checks. INSTANT CHECK CREATION WITH SMART TEMPLATES Create checks in seconds with our guided form and automatic amount-to-words conversion. Save frequently used payees as templates for one-tap check creation. Simply enter payee, amount, and memo — we handle the rest. REAL BANK CHECKS Print authentic checks using AirPrint or export to PDF. Supports blank check stock with proper MICR formatting that banks accept without question. ADVANCED DIGITAL CHECKBOOK REGISTER Track all your payments with our comprehensive digital checkbook register. Smart search across payee names, amounts, and memos. Advanced filtering by date range, amount, and check status. Never lose track of your finances again. POWERFUL ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS Get detailed insights into your spending with our new analytics dashboard. View monthly trends, top payees, check statistics, and personalized financial insights to better understand your payment patterns. BULK OPERATIONS & EXPORT Select multiple checks for bulk actions — void, export, or delete several checks at once. Export your data to CSV or JSON formats with flexible filtering options. Create complete backups for peace of mind. BUSINESS & PERSONAL USE Whether paying rent, contractor payments, gifts, or business expenses — CheckMaker handles all your check writing needs professionally with enterprise-grade features. KEY FEATURES: - Write & print real checks from your phone - Smart templates for frequent payees - Auto-convert amounts to words (no math errors) - Advanced search and filtering - Bulk operations and multi-format export - Analytics dashboard with spending insights - Digital checkbook register with smart search - PIN protection for security - Works completely offline — no internet required - Compatible with standard check paper - Photo attachments for receipts (coming soon) PRO UPGRADE (One-time purchase): - Unlimited check printing - Add your signature & company logo - Custom check layouts - Multiple account support - Advanced export options - Priority customer support PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY: Completely redesigned for speed and reliability. Enhanced offline support, intelligent caching, and seamless sync when connected. Enterprise-grade error handling ensures your data is always safe. PRINTER COMPATIBILITY: Works with virtually all home printers via AirPrint. Compatible with standard 8.5" x 11" blank check stock available at office supply stores. Save money on bank fees and expensive pre-printed checks. Join thousands of users who've upgraded to CheckMaker v2.0 — the most powerful check writing app ever created! Privacy Policy: https://checkwriterapp.com/privacy Terms: https://checkwriterapp.com/terms
Check Writer
Easily create, preview, and print professional checks with this app. It also functions as a comprehensive checkbook register, allowing you to track account balances and manage all your financial transactions.
- Create and print professional checks
- Track account balances
- Manage multiple bank accounts
- Complete transaction register
- Supports various check layouts
- Preview checks before printing
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Create, preview, and print professional checks while tracking your account balance with QuickCheck – your complete check writer and checkbook register solution. Whether you're managing home expenses or business finances, QuickCheck combines the power of a modern check writer with comprehensive transaction tracking. Write checks, manage multiple bank accounts, track your balance, and maintain a complete transaction register – all from your device. FEATURES • Complete Checkbook Register – Track all transactions, deposits, and withdrawals with running balance calculations • Easy Check Creation – Write checks quickly using saved accounts and payees • Transaction Management – Add, edit, void, and reconcile transactions with detailed history • Multiple Bank Accounts – Manage separate registers for each account with automatic sync • Multiple Check Layouts – Supports top, middle, bottom checks, and 3-per-page formats • Check Previews – Preview before printing to ensure accuracy • Print Check Stubs – Optional stubs for recordkeeping • Integrated History – Seamless sync between written checks and transaction register • Balance Tracking – Real-time account balance updates with transaction categorization • Step-by-Step Printing Guide – Includes examples of check stock paper and clear setup instructions • Personal & Business Checks – Versatile for all your checkbook management needs Compatible with most printers and check stock formats. Whether you're writing a single check or managing complex business finances, QuickCheck is the check writer that provides the complete solution for modern checkbook management. Perfect for: • Personal expense tracking • Small business accounting • Rental property management • Contractor payments • Family budget management Download QuickCheck today and take complete control of your checkbook! Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/quickcheckapp/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Check Writer at every 3 weeks against CheckMaker's every 3 months. Check Writer also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1). CheckMaker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CheckMaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Check Writer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CheckMaker against 4.9 for Check Writer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check Writer has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CheckMaker ships an update every 3 months, Check Writer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CheckMaker | Check Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (38 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appgen LTD | Zafar Ivaev |
In-app purchases
CheckMaker
- Pro Plan$4.99
Check Writer
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Monthly$7.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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