Comparison

Check Writer vs ReturnIt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Check Writer

Easily create, print, and track checks directly from your phone. Features a realistic preview, automatic amount conversion to words, and a self-updating register. Supports personal, business, and payroll checks.

Highlights
  • Write checks in seconds
  • Realistic check preview
  • Automatic amount to words conversion
  • Signature customization
  • Print to AirPrint or save as PDF
  • Automatic check register
  • Recurring payment templates
Features
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Write, preview, and keep track of checks. Add the payee, amount, date, memo, and signature, then review your check before printing or exporting a PDF. WRITE AND PREVIEW • Create personal and business checks. • Convert the amount to words automatically. • Choose your check number or use the next number. • Draw, type, or import your signature. PRINT OR EXPORT WITH PRO • Print to a wireless printer. • Export a PDF to save or share. • Choose blank or preprinted check stock. • Select from supported personal, business, and voucher layouts. • Adjust print alignment for your check stock. KEEP A CHECK REGISTER • Save checks and review their details. • Mark checks cleared or void. • Save payees and bank account details for reuse. YOUR CHECK CONTENT STAYS LOCAL Checks, saved bank details, and signatures are stored on your device. Purchase services and optional usage analytics are described in the Privacy Policy. You can turn off usage analytics in Settings. FREE AND PRO Creating and recording checks, managing saved payees and accounts, adding signatures, and adjusting print alignment are free. A Pro subscription unlocks printing, PDF export, and sharing. Weekly and yearly auto-renewing plans are offered. Prices and any available introductory offer appear before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Check Writer prepares and prints checks. It is not a bank, does not transfer money, connect to your bank, or verify funds. Use suitable check stock and confirm your bank's requirements. You are responsible for the accuracy of your check details. Privacy Policy: https://grey-entree-512.notion.site/CheckWriter-Privacy-Policy-3784abc1b14480fc92f1c3bea8be05e0 Terms of Use: https://grey-entree-512.notion.site/CheckWriter-Terms-of-Use-3784abc1b144809d9c5febe998f931d3

About

ReturnIt

Never miss a return deadline or rebate submission again. This app tracks purchases, sends timely reminders, and helps you recover lost money. See your total savings grow as you complete returns and rebates.

Highlights
  • Track return deadlines
  • Manage mail-in rebates
  • Automated return window filling
  • Customizable deadline reminders
  • Savings tracker for returns and rebates
  • Supports major retail stores
Features
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Stop losing money to missed return windows. ReturnIt tracks every return deadline and mail-in rebate so you get your money back - every time. Most people lose $200+ a year forgetting to return things. The store keeps your money. ReturnIt makes sure you don't let that happen. RETURNS: - Add any purchase in seconds - pick your store and the return window fills in automatically - Cards turn red when time is running out - Get reminders 3 days before, 1 day before, and the morning of the deadline - Mark returned and track every dollar you got back REBATES: - Track mail-in rebates with a submission deadline - Never forget to mail a rebate form again - See your rebate amount front and center - that's your money waiting SAVINGS TRACKER: - Every return and rebate you complete adds to your total - See exactly how much ReturnIt has saved you WORKS FOR ALL MAJOR STORES: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, Apple, Home Depot, Nordstrom, Macy's, IKEA, and more No account needed. No subscription. Your data stays on your device - completely private. Download free. Start saving today.

Screenshots

Check Writer4 screens
ReturnIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReturnIt at 5.0 against Check Writer's 4.3. ReturnIt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Check Writer's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Check Writer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ReturnIt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReturnIt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check Writer has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Check Writer versus ReturnIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheck WriterReturnIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHaresh LakhwaniKamesh Manikonda

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Check Writer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
None

ReturnIt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Check Writer free?
Check Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReturnIt free?
ReturnIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Check Writer or ReturnIt?
ReturnIt is rated higher. Check Writer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ReturnIt averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Check Writer or ReturnIt have ads?
Neither Check Writer nor ReturnIt shows ads.

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