# Instant Checkmate vs USMS Tips

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USMS Tips at 100% against Instant Checkmate's 53%. USMS Tips also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Instant Checkmate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

USMS Tips 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 7, 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 USMS Tips's.

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, USMS Tips every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Checkmate | USMS Tips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | — |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usms-tips/id1453282792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 36 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) | [Marshals Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453282791) |

## 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


### USMS Tips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usms-tips/id1453282792)

Submit tips securely to the United States Marshals Service. This app aids in reporting information related to fugitive investigations and sex offender registration violations.

**Highlights:** Secure tip submission, Fugitive investigations, Sex offender registration, Judicial process protection, Assistance to local agencies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Checkmate free?

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

### Is USMS Tips free?

Pricing for USMS Tips is not currently listed on the App Store.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Checkmate or USMS Tips?

USMS Tips is rated higher. Instant Checkmate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while USMS Tips averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Instant Checkmate or USMS Tips have ads?

Neither Instant Checkmate nor USMS Tips shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Checkmate or USMS Tips?

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, and USMS Tips every 36 months. Most recently, Instant Checkmate was updated on October 11, 2026 and USMS Tips on September 28, 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.*