# Caffeinated Checkbook vs TrueForecasting

The clearest difference is rating: TrueForecasting at 5.0 against Caffeinated Checkbook's 4.8. Caffeinated Checkbook's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caffeinated Checkbook sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TrueForecasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TrueForecasting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caffeinated Checkbook | TrueForecasting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeinated-checkbook/id6761582153/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trueforecasting/id6768768495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caffeinated Softworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879624762) | [Bryan Babb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896602907) |

## What reviewers say

### Caffeinated Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeinated-checkbook/id6761582153)

This app provides a digital checkbook register to manually track all your financial transactions across multiple accounts. It offers detailed reporting, reconciliation tools, and recurring transaction management without connecting to your bank or displaying ads.

**Highlights:** Manual transaction tracking, Multiple account management, Running balances, Account reconciliation, Recurring transactions, Financial reporting, Customizable categories

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Account (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Duo (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Family Account (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Friends & Family Account (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual Account (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Duo Account (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Family Account (Annual) | $149.99 | per year |
| Friends & Family (Annual) | $199.99 | per year |


### TrueForecasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trueforecasting/id6768768495)

This app projects your future checking account balance day by day, helping you anticipate low points and plan accordingly. It allows manual input of income, bills, and goals without linking to your bank for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Day-by-day balance forecasting, Low balance alerts, Recurring transaction management, Goal tracking, Spending budget envelopes, Cash flow trends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caffeinated Checkbook free?

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

### Is TrueForecasting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caffeinated Checkbook or TrueForecasting?

TrueForecasting is rated higher. Caffeinated Checkbook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TrueForecasting averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Caffeinated Checkbook or TrueForecasting have ads?

Neither Caffeinated Checkbook nor TrueForecasting 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.*