# MAC Vendors vs SIM Card Status Checker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SIM Card Status Checker at 81% against MAC Vendors's 0%. SIM Card Status Checker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (912 vs 58). MAC Vendors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MAC Vendors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SIM Card Status Checker sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SIM Card Status Checker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIM Card Status Checker has 912 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MAC Vendors's written reviews are positive against 81% of SIM Card Status Checker's.

MAC Vendors ships an update every 2 weeks, SIM Card Status Checker monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAC Vendors | SIM Card Status Checker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-vendors/id1286582216/reviews) | **[4.7 (912 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-card-status-checker/id1570765076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **912** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed ElBasyouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191577116) | [Rana Parulben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570765078) |

## What reviewers say

### MAC Vendors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-vendors/id1286582216)

This app helps IT professionals identify details of MAC addresses, including manufacturer information and technical specifications. It can also scan connected networks to provide details about devices on the same network.

**Highlights:** MAC address lookup, Manufacturer details, Network scanning, Device IP and MAC addresses, Embedded scanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade existing to pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### SIM Card Status Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-card-status-checker/id1570765076)

This app provides detailed information about Apple iPhones, including IMEI status, carrier, SIM lock, iCloud status, and blacklist checks. It's useful for verifying a device's legitimacy before purchase or for understanding your current device's specifications.

**Highlights:** iPhone Carrier and SIMlock Checker, iCloud Status Checker, Find My iPhone Status, iPhone Black List Checker, Apple Serial Number Checker, iPhone Warranty Checker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Code | $3.00 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Code | $10.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Code | $12.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisement | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Code | $56.00 | one-time |
| Unlock Code | $106.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service | $174.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $179.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $199.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $209.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $219.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $239.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service | $249.99 | one-time |
| Carrier Unlock Code Service. | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Brilliant and necessary
- 🔓 Successful unlock
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Scam, doesn't unlock anything
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Para tuzağı (money trap)
- 🐛 Never received any email

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid IMEI number
- No response to inquiry

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple SIM
- Improve email delivery


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAC Vendors free?

MAC Vendors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SIM Card Status Checker free?

SIM Card Status Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MAC Vendors or SIM Card Status Checker?

SIM Card Status Checker is rated higher. MAC Vendors averages 4.1 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while SIM Card Status Checker averages 4.7 from 912 ratings.

### Do MAC Vendors or SIM Card Status Checker have ads?

SIM Card Status Checker shows ads; MAC Vendors does not.

### Which is updated more often, MAC Vendors or SIM Card Status Checker?

MAC Vendors ships an update every 2 weeks, and SIM Card Status Checker monthly. Most recently, MAC Vendors was updated on October 24, 2026 and SIM Card Status Checker on October 24, 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.*