# Instant Checkmate vs VerifyHim

The clearest difference is rating: Instant Checkmate at 4.7 against VerifyHim's 3.2. Instant Checkmate also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 41). VerifyHim's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Checkmate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VerifyHim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instant Checkmate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Checkmate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 41, 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 42% of VerifyHim's.

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, VerifyHim every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Checkmate | VerifyHim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274/reviews)** | [3.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verifyhim/id1476029334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) | [Verify Him LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476029333) |

## 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


### VerifyHim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verifyhim/id1476029334)

This app helps women verify men they meet online or in person. It provides warnings from previous users to help avoid dangerous situations and identify individuals to block. Premium features offer unlimited details and call blocking.

**Highlights:** User-reported warnings, Flagged user identification, Avoid dangerous situations, Block and blacklist users, Unlimited user details (Premium), Call block functionality (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium User Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Checkmate free?

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

### Is VerifyHim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Instant Checkmate or VerifyHim?

Instant Checkmate is rated higher. Instant Checkmate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while VerifyHim averages 3.2 from 41 ratings.

### Do Instant Checkmate or VerifyHim have ads?

Neither Instant Checkmate nor VerifyHim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Checkmate or VerifyHim?

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, and VerifyHim every 6 weeks. Most recently, Instant Checkmate was updated on October 11, 2026 and VerifyHim on October 5, 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.*