# Pocket Register vs Checkbook Register

The clearest difference is rating: Checkbook Register at 5.0 against Pocket Register's 4.4. Checkbook Register also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Pocket Register's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). 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 Register sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkbook Register 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pocket Register ships an update every 6 days, Checkbook Register every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Register | Checkbook Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-register/id6749550108/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-register-ledgerflow/id6773846727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chad Pickard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831075073) | [Zafar Ivaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438901866) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Register

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

This finance app provides a simple, offline checkbook ledger to track deposits and withdrawals. It allows for quick-fill templates, memo notes, and date selection for easy organization. View your running balance at a glance with home screen widget support.

**Highlights:** Log deposits and withdrawals, View running balance, Quick-fill transaction templates, Memo notes and date selection, Offline functionality, Home screen widget

**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 Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-register-ledgerflow/id6773846727)

Manually track your income, expenses, and account balances without linking to a bank. Organize your finances, maintain an accurate checkbook, and gain complete control over your money. Ideal for personal budgeting, household management, and small business bookkeeping.

**Highlights:** Manual income and expense tracking, Account balance management, Category-based spending organization, Transaction search functionality, Data backup and CSV export, No bank account linking required, Recurring transaction scheduling (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LedgerFlow Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LedgerFlow Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Register free?

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

### Is Checkbook Register free?

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

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

Checkbook Register is rated higher. Pocket Register averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Checkbook Register averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pocket Register or Checkbook Register have ads?

Neither Pocket Register nor Checkbook Register shows ads.

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

Pocket Register ships an update every 6 days, and Checkbook Register every 11 days. Most recently, Pocket Register was updated on October 9, 2026 and Checkbook Register on October 14, 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.*