# REAL AUTHENTICATION vs CheckCheck App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CheckCheck App at 93% against REAL AUTHENTICATION's 47%. CheckCheck App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 46). REAL AUTHENTICATION's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CheckCheck App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. REAL AUTHENTICATION asks for nothing beyond the download.

CheckCheck App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CheckCheck App has 7.1K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of REAL AUTHENTICATION's written reviews are positive against 93% of CheckCheck App's.

REAL AUTHENTICATION ships an update every 2 months, CheckCheck App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REAL AUTHENTICATION | CheckCheck App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authentication/id1170927767/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkcheck-app/id1486562900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 17 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Authentication, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190149816) | [CheckCheck LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648560975) |

## What reviewers say

### REAL AUTHENTICATION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authentication/id1170927767)

Determine the authenticity of luxury designer goods with expert authentication services. Get certifications, written statements for disputes, and item identification and valuation. Buy and sell with confidence, knowing your items are genuine.

**Highlights:** Authenticity determination (real or fake), Certifications for authentic items, Physical authenticity cards, Written statements for disputes, Item make and model identification, Item valuation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CheckCheck App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkcheck-app/id1486562900)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Verify the authenticity of sneakers, handbags, and other luxury items quickly and accurately. Get results in minutes, backed by professional authenticators and a Certificate of Authenticity. Protect your investments and combat counterfeits.

**Highlights:** Fast authentication results, Authenticates sneakers and handbags, Double-checked by professional authenticators, Certificate of Authenticity provided, Global user base

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CheckCheck Weekly Premium Plan B | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| CheckCheck Weekly Premium Plan A | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| CheckCheck Monthly Premium Plan B | $29.99 | per month |
| CheckCheck Monthly Premium Plan C | $29.99 | per month |
| CheckCheck Monthly Premium Plan A | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Reliable authentication
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 🚀 Accurate results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate results
- 🐛 Slow response times in some cases
- 🐛 Lack of detailed explanations for failed checks
- 🐛 Buggy app performance and crashes
- 🐛 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign up or create an account
- Inconsistent authentication results
- Delayed or non-existent responses for paid checks
- Billing and payment processing issues

**Requested features**

- Expand authentication to more brands and product types
- Provide more detailed feedback on authentication results
- Improve app stability and reduce bugs
- Enhance customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REAL AUTHENTICATION free?

REAL AUTHENTICATION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CheckCheck App free?

CheckCheck App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, REAL AUTHENTICATION or CheckCheck App?

CheckCheck App is rated higher. REAL AUTHENTICATION averages 2.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while CheckCheck App averages 4.7 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do REAL AUTHENTICATION or CheckCheck App have ads?

Neither REAL AUTHENTICATION nor CheckCheck App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REAL AUTHENTICATION or CheckCheck App?

REAL AUTHENTICATION ships an update every 2 months, and CheckCheck App fortnightly. Most recently, REAL AUTHENTICATION was updated on October 2, 2026 and CheckCheck App on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*