# Pocket Register vs Checkbook

The clearest difference is rating: Checkbook at 5.0 against Pocket Register's 4.4. Checkbook also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Pocket Register's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Register sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Checkbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Register has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pocket Register's written reviews are positive against 100% of Checkbook's.

Pocket Register ships an update every 6 days, Checkbook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Register | Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-register-checkbook/id6749550108/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-simple-tracking/id6762422098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chad Pickard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831075073) | [McKittrick LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892693559) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-register-checkbook/id6749550108)

Manage your finances without linking bank accounts. Track deposits, withdrawals, and recurring bills to maintain a running balance and plan your spending before payday. Import data from other apps and spreadsheets for a seamless transition.

**Highlights:** Manual transaction logging, Running balance with pending/cleared entries, Recurring transaction setup, Payday spending planner, Bank statement reconciliation, Data import (CSV, QIF, OFX/QFX), Receipt scanning, Category budgeting with progress bars

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Thanks Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Thanks Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Thanks Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Register Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-simple-tracking/id6762422098)

Manually track your income, expenses, and bills to manage your finances. Organize transactions, plan your monthly budget, and stay ahead of upcoming payments. Offers a free tier with limited accounts and a one-time purchase for unlimited access and advanced budgeting features.

**Highlights:** Track income and expenses, Manage up to 2 accounts for free, Attach receipt photos, Monthly budget planner, Bill and recurring payment tracking, Calendar view for upcoming activity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkbook Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Register free?

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

### Is Checkbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Register or Checkbook?

Checkbook is rated higher. Pocket Register averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Checkbook averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pocket Register or Checkbook have ads?

Neither Pocket Register nor Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Register or Checkbook?

Pocket Register ships an update every 6 days, and Checkbook every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket Register was updated on November 8, 2026 and Checkbook on November 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.*