# Pocket Register vs Simple Register

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Register at 5.0 against Pocket Register's 4.4. Simple Register also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Pocket Register's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pocket Register's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Register's.

Pocket Register ships an update every 6 days, Simple Register every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Register | Simple Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-register-checkbook/id6749550108/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chad Pickard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831075073) | [Jennifer Hendrickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889177840) |

## 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 |


### 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 Pocket Register free?

Pocket Register 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, Pocket Register or Simple Register?

Simple Register is rated higher. Pocket Register averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Simple Register averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

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

Neither Pocket Register nor Simple Register shows ads.

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

Pocket Register ships an update every 6 days, and Simple Register every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Register was updated on November 8, 2026 and Simple Register 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.*