# Instant Checkmate vs CallBot 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CallBot 2 at 100% against Instant Checkmate's 53%. CallBot 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Instant Checkmate's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Checkmate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CallBot 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CallBot 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Checkmate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Instant Checkmate's written reviews are positive against 100% of CallBot 2's.

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, CallBot 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Checkmate | CallBot 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callbot-2/id1435712708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) | [GravityFish, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/665694665) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Checkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274)

Investigate addresses to uncover neighborhood details like potential residents, crime rates, and ownership history. This tool helps you learn about your surroundings before you move or for general safety awareness.

**Highlights:** Reverse address lookup, Neighbor identification, Neighborhood crime statistics, Census data, Ownership history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Email Reports | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Phone Reports | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| All Inclusive Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| All Inclusive Reports | $37.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $67.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use and informative
- 💡 Helpful for finding people's contact info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing personal details
- 🤯 Confusing or misleading features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Search results not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to do one-time checks without subscription
- Improved data accuracy and reliability
- Better customer support and refund policies


### CallBot 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callbot-2/id1435712708)

Instantly identify unknown callers with a reverse phone lookup. Enter a number to discover the owner's name, location, carrier, and line type. Get comprehensive caller details without subscriptions, with free credits for new users.

**Highlights:** Reverse phone lookup, Caller identification, Name, location, carrier details, Line type detection, Pay-as-you-go credits, Privacy-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 searches | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 searches | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 searches | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Checkmate free?

Instant Checkmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CallBot 2 free?

CallBot 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Checkmate or CallBot 2?

CallBot 2 is rated higher. Instant Checkmate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while CallBot 2 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Instant Checkmate or CallBot 2 have ads?

Neither Instant Checkmate nor CallBot 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Checkmate or CallBot 2?

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, and CallBot 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Instant Checkmate was updated on October 15, 2026 and CallBot 2 on September 27, 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.*