Check Writer vs ReturnIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Track return deadlines
- Manage mail-in rebates
- Automated return window filling
- Customizable deadline reminders
- Savings tracker for returns and rebates
- Supports major retail stores
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Check Writer | ReturnIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Haresh Lakhwani | Kamesh Manikonda |
In-app purchases
Check Writer
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Yearly$34.991 Year
ReturnIt
No in-app purchases









