# PocketSim vs Checkbook

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Checkbook at 4 against PocketSim's 1. PocketSim's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketSim sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Checkbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PocketSim against 5.0 for Checkbook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketSim | Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketsim-wallet-simulator/id6761269814/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-simple-tracking/id6762422098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brayden Yancy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888534445) | [McKittrick LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892693559) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketsim-wallet-simulator/id6761269814)

Easily simulate various financial situations, from new jobs and businesses to debt payoff and investment returns. Create custom scenarios with income, taxes, accounts, and expenses to visualize financial outcomes quickly.

**Highlights:** Financial scenario simulation, Income and expense tracking, Tax and account management, Debt and investment planning, Month-to-month outcome visualization, User feedback integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


### Checkbook

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

Manage all your financial accounts in one place. Track balances, categorize transactions, and gain insights into your spending with secure local storage. Offers multi-currency support and automatic balance calculations.

**Highlights:** Unlimited account tracking (Pro), Multi-currency support, Automatic balance calculations, Secure local data storage, Intuitive interface, Transaction categorization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkbook Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketSim free?

PocketSim 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, PocketSim or Checkbook?

PocketSim and Checkbook are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do PocketSim or Checkbook have ads?

Neither PocketSim nor Checkbook shows ads.

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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.*