Even vs CheckbookDash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Even
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Even-Keep is a calm household money app built to answer one question clearly: What cash is actually safe to spend right now? Traditional budgeting apps can make money look freer than it really is. Even-Keep is different. It helps you see what is actually happening with your money in a simple, honest way. At its core, Even-Keep helps you understand whether you are spending more than you are earning, not to shame you, but to keep you aware. Because real life is messy. Unexpected expenses come up. Bills shift. Things happen. This app is designed to help you stay grounded when that happens and give you a clearer picture of your real situation. Use Even-Keep to: • track spending • log income • create savings buckets for real-life goals • stay ahead of upcoming bills • keep an eye on credit card balance • review recent activity • check whether your household is staying inside the line Even-Keep also helps by: • reflecting credit card spending against available cash so money already spent does not look free to use again • helping you track bills that are coming up • giving paycheck split guidance so you can organize money without draining below your cash floor • letting you log different income types manually so your money picture stays honest • showing weekly, biweekly, or monthly Reality Check views so you can see whether spending is outpacing income Even-Keep is designed to feel: • calm • simple • low-clutter • practical • easy to understand It is not built to judge you. It is built to help you understand where your money is going, what money is already spoken for, what pressure is coming next, and whether your current money habits are creating stress behind the scenes. A lot of money tools focus on perfection. Even-Keep does not. This app is about awareness, clarity, and making better decisions with the fullest picture possible, even when life does not go according to plan. Whether you are trying to avoid overspending, keep up with recurring bills, understand your household cash flow, or just get a more honest view of what is going on, Even-Keep gives you a calmer way to manage household money. No account required.
CheckbookDash
This privacy-focused app acts as a digital checkbook register for your iPhone. It allows you to log income and expenses, categorize transactions, and visualize spending habits without ever sending your data online. Enjoy a clean, offline experience with customizable features.
- Privacy-first data handling
- Offline functionality
- Smart auto-categorization
- Monthly spending dashboard
- Customizable categories
- CSV import/export
- Accessibility options
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**CheckbookDash is the modern, privacy-first checkbook register for iPhone.** Whether you're tracking daily expenses, monitoring your monthly budget, or simply keeping an eye on your bottom line, CheckbookDash keeps you in control — without ever sending your data anywhere. **Your Data, Your Device** Every transaction, category, and setting lives entirely on your iPhone. No account required. No cloud uploads. No subscriptions. No tracking of any kind. Just a clean, fast register that works offline, always. **A Smart Transaction Register** Log income and expenses in seconds. Each transaction captures the date, payee, amount, category, and optional notes. CheckbookDash automatically suggests a category based on the payee name using your own custom rules — the more rules you add, the smarter it gets. **Monthly Spending Dashboard** Visualize where your money goes with a beautiful bar chart broken down by category. Navigate forward and backward through months to spot trends, compare spending, and make more informed financial decisions. **Custom Categories & Auto-Categorization** Create categories that match your life. Set up rules so payees like "Whole Foods" or "Netflix" are categorized automatically every time you enter them. The longest-match rule always wins, so your most specific rules take priority. **CSV Import & Export** Bring in transactions from your bank's CSV export or share your register as a spreadsheet. Export by this month, last 3 months, or all time — your data, on your terms. **Designed for Comfort** - Compact or Comfy layout styles — your choice - Light, Dark, or System appearance - 8 accent color choices - Haptic and sound feedback - High contrast mode, reduced animations, and larger buttons for accessibility **No Ads. No Tracking. No Account. Free.** CheckbookDash is completely free. It contains no advertisements, no analytics SDKs, and no data collection of any kind. Your financial life is yours alone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Even at 15.1 against CheckbookDash's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Even | CheckbookDash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brady Loach | CALVIN EDWARD,RUSSELL NICHOLSON |
In-app purchases
Even
No in-app purchases
CheckbookDash
No in-app purchases









