# Caffeinated Checkbook vs PlentyBook

The clearest difference is rating: PlentyBook at 5.0 against Caffeinated Checkbook's 4.7. Caffeinated Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 PlentyBook sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlentyBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Caffeinated Checkbook ships an update every 6 days, PlentyBook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caffeinated Checkbook | PlentyBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeinated-checkbook/id6761582153/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plentybook-checkbook-ledger/id6796922915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caffeinated Softworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879624762) | [ASHA TECHNOLOGY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789197672) |

## 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 |


### PlentyBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plentybook-checkbook-ledger/id6796922915)

Manage your finances with a straightforward digital checkbook. Track income and expenses across multiple accounts with a running balance. Customize your experience with optional features and search for specific transactions.

**Highlights:** Multiple, color-coded accounts, Running balance on every entry, Optional features like categories and notes, Searchable transaction history, Quick audit of spending and income, Device-based data storage, Data export and backup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leave a tip! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Accounts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leave a bigger tip! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leave a very generous tip! | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caffeinated Checkbook free?

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

### Is PlentyBook free?

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

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

PlentyBook is rated higher. Caffeinated Checkbook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PlentyBook averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Caffeinated Checkbook or PlentyBook have ads?

Neither Caffeinated Checkbook nor PlentyBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caffeinated Checkbook or PlentyBook?

Caffeinated Checkbook ships an update every 6 days, and PlentyBook every 5 days. Most recently, Caffeinated Checkbook was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlentyBook on October 8, 2026.

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