If you purchased any version of CheckBook 2 on or after June 18, 2023 you’re entitled to a free upgrade to CheckBook 3. If you purchased CheckBook 2 before that date, you’re welcome to a sweet deal: roughly 35% off CheckBook 3. Or, if you’re ready to go Pro, no matter when you purchased you can get roughly 40% off CheckBook Pro 3 – head here for details. Here’s how to claim your upgrade offer, depending on where you purchased:
Splasm Store
For purchases made on the Splasm Store, check your email for an upgrade offer. Don’t see it? Don’t panic. Reach out to customerservice@splasm.com, include the email address you purchased with, and we’ll get you squared away.
Mac App Store
For purchases made on the Mac App Store, visit the CheckBook 3 product page on the Mac App Store and click the Get button next to the CheckBook 3 icon at the top of the page. You’re “purchasing” CheckBook 3 for free, but you’ll need to complete an In-App Purchase to claim your upgrade offer.
When you open CheckBook 3 the first time it’ll offer to upgrade your data and settings. When you get to where you can see your Entries, it’ll either present your upgrade offer or ask you to purchase for the full price if it doesn’t automatically find your previous purchase. If CheckBook 3 asks you to purchase and you believe you’re entitled to an upgrade offer, click the Look for Upgrades button in the same window. Locate your copy of CheckBook 2 and CheckBook 3 will present an upgrade offer. If it doesn’t, send a message to customerservice@splasm.com, include a copy of the CheckBook 2 receipt you received from Apple, and we’ll help you from there.
Recent questions and answers
Here are a handful of questions folks have asked about the upgrade, followed by our answers.
How much does the upgrade cost?
If your upgrade isn’t free, here’s what to know:
CheckBook 3 is now US $19.99, so a 35% discount brings that down to around US $12.99.
You can upgrade later from CheckBook 3 to CheckBook Pro 3 for the approximate price difference.
Pricing in your locale may be slightly higher, depending on currency conversion and/or Mac App Store pricing tiers. Local taxes will apply.
Why upgrade?
While CheckBook 3 comes with quite an array of new features and changes designed to power your personal finance management beyond what you could do with CheckBook 2.7.34 and earlier, the truth is you don’t have to upgrade. At least, not yet. If you’re comfortable with CheckBook 2.7.34 and the goodies in CheckBook 3 don’t move you, what you have right now will continue to work on macOS 15 Sequoia 15.3 and earlier, the same as ever. There’s no technical reason to spring for the upgrade before this fall, and you may have even longer than that. Why the fall? Because that’s when we expect Apple’s next major macOS upgrade, likely macOS 16. It might break things in CheckBook 2.7.34 you rely on – but it might not. Bottom line: as long as it works for you, feel free to keep using CheckBook 2.7.34. If something breaks, the upgrade awaits.
Will I lose my data if I upgrade?
No. CheckBook 3 copies your previous settings and data so your previous version will continue to work as before.
The upgrade only found one of my documents. How do I upgrade the others?
CheckBook 3 attempts to locate and upgrade the document you most recently worked in. If you have other documents, open CheckBook 3, drag the other documents to the CheckBook 3 icon on your Dock one at a time, agree to let each be upgraded, and save them wherever you like. To get back to the document you started with, go to the File menu at the top of your screen, down to Open Recent, and click the name of that document, likely near or at the bottom of the list.
Can I remove CheckBook 2 after I upgrade?
Yes, you sure can. CheckBook 3 is a full replacement for CheckBook 2 so, as long as you see your data at the end of the upgrade and everything seems to be in order, you won’t need CheckBook 2 anymore. Drag the CheckBook 2 application, with the full-sized checkbook, credit card, and pen icon, to the Trash. There’s no rush to remove CheckBook 2, though. Take your time, make sure you’re comfortable after the upgrade, and toss CheckBook 2 when you’re ready.
We’re happy to help
If you need any additional details or hit a snag, we’re here for you. Send a message to customerservice@splasm.com so we can help out!