Checkbook HD: Personal finance 4+

I’ve had it on my Mac for years and it’s pretty good. I’ve recently transitioned to using it on my iPads and it’s pretty handy. It’s layout is a bit different than on the Mac but that’s not unexpected when switching platforms.

The app itself is a pretty easy to use ledger system. It’s easy to set up accounts and it not only displays the current balances but also the cleared balances. One of the things that I like the most about it is that I have it on several devices and all the data syncs and updates on each device, which has come in handy at times.

The only function that I can think of while writing this that I wish it had is the ability to enter transaction amounts via the keyboard. Currently it only allows you to enter dollar amounts via a pop up number pad. It’s not a big thing but it’s taken some getting used to.

I downloaded this app when I had the original free app but it limited the number of transactions. Then I paid for this version for about $3. Been using it close to 10 years probably. It was great up until very recently. I noticed that when I got my new phone and had to download the latest version, and make sure it was backed up with iCloud, the new version was very buggy. When I enter my passcode it starts scrolling through the data and is very annoying. Then there’s the large banner ad at the bottom that obscures part of my accounts. Constantly having to close this ad every time I open the app is VERY annoying! I rely on this app to keep track of my checking account for multiple credit unions and for multiple savings accounts. It’s very helpful for keeping me organized. Please fix it. I don’t need MoneyPro. Just liked the simplicity of this app for tracking my deposits, withdrawals and transfers between accounts. I’d consider paying for this app again, if it means the developer will fix it. Sometimes it’s crashing now as well. This app is something I use everyday, several times per day.

I originally downloaded this app on my Mac in 2012 and it worked well but I stopped using it after some personal issues made my life spiral out of control. After all this time I’m back to using it and it’s great but there’s one issue that makes it pointless that this app is offered on multiple platforms. The iCloud sync functionality is pretty much useless. Sure, it can back up the information, but those backups are separated by device so if you set everything up on your Mac and want to use the app on your iPhone you literally have to start from scratch. Come on guys. It’s 2020. I realize that you’ve saved the fresh, clean, modern look for your MoneyPro app, but can you at least offer us plebs the incentive to use this app on multiple platforms if you’re spending the time to develop them?