Comparison

Cheque vs MasterBudget AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cheque

Features
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Your mates don't need the app. Scan the bill, share one link, and everyone claims what they had from their own phone β€” any phone. Cheque-Mate does the maths and shows who owes who, down to the penny, service charge included. SNAP. SPLIT. SORTED. β€’ Point your camera at any receipt β€” every item lands in the split, priced and ready β€’ Everyone claims their own items, so nobody plays banker β€’ Drag your share β€” whole items, halves, thirds, a splash of the wine β€’ Fair-share maths keeps totals honest to the exact penny TRIPS & GROUPS One folder for the whole trip β€” the weekend away, the flat share, the padel crew. Drop in receipts as you go, mates claim whenever suits them, and running balances keep score bill by bill. β€’ See what's still unclaimed at a glance β€’ Push notifications when someone joins, adds a bill, or claims the last item β€’ Home Screen widgets: your share, who's racked up what, and the full who-owes-who matrix β€’ End-of-trip insights: Big Spender, the damage curve, spend by venue β€’ Shareable summary cards in ten styles β€” from clean glass to a thermal receipt NO APP NEEDED FOR YOUR MATES Send an invite link and anyone joins from their browser β€” any phone, any laptop, anything with a screen. They claim their items and see exactly what they owe, penny-identical to the app. Only you need the app. QUICK SPLIT One-off dinner? No folder needed. Scan, everyone claims, sorted before the coats are on. Save your favourite splits for the regulars. SETTLE UP IN ONE TAP Who-Owes-Who collapses the whole trip into the fewest possible payments. Tap Pay and it deep-links straight into PayPal, Monzo, Revolut, Venmo or Cash App with the amount pre-filled β€” whichever your mate actually uses. Card details never touch Cheque-Mate. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No bank logins, no card numbers, no ads. Payments happen in the apps you already trust β€” Cheque-Mate just does the maths. FREE TO USE Scan and split free every month. Cheque-Mate Pro adds unlimited scans, collaborative splits, premium share styles and more β€” with a one-off Lifetime option if subscriptions aren't your thing. Next round's on you. The maths is on us.

About

MasterBudget AI

Features
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The budget app built for two. MasterBudget AI is the personal finance app that pairs a real shared mode for couples with an AI assistant that tells you where your money actually goes. Invite your partner, sync in real time, and stop guessing. Start free for 7 days. WHY MASTERBUDGET IS DIFFERENT - Couple / Shared Mode β€” invite your partner, sync wallets in real time, split expenses, and track joint goals. Same screen, same numbers, same team. - AI Finance Assistant β€” ask where your money went in plain English. Get insights, spot money leaks, and see overspending before it happens. Powered by AI. - Multi-Currency β€” track in any currency. Built for expats, freelancers, and travelers who live across borders. - Offline-First & Private β€” no bank logins required. A fast, beautiful dark-mode design that keeps you in control of your data. - 8 Languages β€” full support including Arabic and Kurdish, with right-to-left layouts. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - Smart expense & income tracking - Custom budgets with discipline scoring - Net worth dashboard β€” assets vs. liabilities - Savings goals with visual progress - Subscription tracker with renewal alerts - Financial Health Score (0–100) Free to download with core features included. Upgrade to Pro for the full AI experience β€” try it free for 7 days, then $9.99/month or $69.99/year. Download MasterBudget AI and take control of your money β€” together.

Screenshots

Cheque4 screens
MasterBudget AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cheque at none against MasterBudget AI's shown. MasterBudget AI's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cheque sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MasterBudget AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Cheque versus MasterBudget AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChequeMasterBudget AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB97 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKyle HarrisMohammed Ahmed

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cheque

Subscriptions2
  • Cheque-Mate Pro$3.991 Month
  • Cheque-Mate Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Receipt Scans$1.99
  • 30 Receipt Scans$3.99
  • Cheque-Mate Pro Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

MasterBudget AI

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$199.99

Questions

Is Cheque free?
Cheque is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MasterBudget AI free?
MasterBudget AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cheque or MasterBudget AI have ads?
MasterBudget AI shows ads; Cheque does not.
Which is updated more often, Cheque or MasterBudget AI?
Cheque ships an update every 6 days, and MasterBudget AI every 6 days. Most recently, Cheque was updated on October 5, 2026 and MasterBudget AI on October 8, 2026.

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