# Check Writer vs SubGuard Subscription Manager

The clearest difference is rating: SubGuard Subscription Manager at 5.0 against Check Writer's 4.6. Check Writer's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check Writer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SubGuard Subscription Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubGuard Subscription Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check Writer has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Check Writer ships an update every 10 days, SubGuard Subscription Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check Writer | SubGuard Subscription Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-writer-checkbook-maker/id6759298288/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subguard-subscription-manager/id6786820661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Sushko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703599524) | [MAPI PROJEKTAI, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786820663) |

## What reviewers say

### Check Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-writer-checkbook-maker/id6759298288)

Easily create, manage, and print professional checks from your mobile device. Features include automatic number-to-word conversion, support for multiple accounts, and customizable layouts for personal or business use.

**Highlights:** Create and print checks, Automatic number-to-words conversion, Support for multiple bank accounts, Save and manage payees, View check history, Customizable check layouts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Writer Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Check Writer Premium Yearly - 50% | $14.99 | per year |
| Check Writer Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### SubGuard Subscription Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subguard-subscription-manager/id6786820661)

Easily organize all your recurring payments and subscriptions in one place. Track spending, get renewal reminders, and view upcoming bills with a simple calendar. Understand your subscription costs and identify services you no longer need.

**Highlights:** Organize subscriptions in one place, Track monthly and yearly spending, Set renewal reminders, View upcoming payments on a calendar, Analyze subscription costs, Edit and organize subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubGuard Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SubGuard Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check Writer free?

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

### Is SubGuard Subscription Manager free?

SubGuard Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Check Writer or SubGuard Subscription Manager?

SubGuard Subscription Manager is rated higher. Check Writer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while SubGuard Subscription Manager averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Check Writer or SubGuard Subscription Manager have ads?

Neither Check Writer nor SubGuard Subscription Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Check Writer or SubGuard Subscription Manager?

Check Writer ships an update every 10 days, and SubGuard Subscription Manager weekly. Most recently, Check Writer was updated on October 19, 2026 and SubGuard Subscription Manager 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.*