# Instant Checkmate vs Reverse

The clearest difference is rating: Instant Checkmate at 4.7 against Reverse's 3.8. Instant Checkmate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 33%). Reverse's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1.3K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Reverse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Instant Checkmate's written reviews are positive against 33% of Reverse's.

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, Reverse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Checkmate | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274/reviews)** | [3.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id1534893871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) | [Yogesh Ukani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463010380) |

## 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


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id1534893871)

This utility app allows you to search for images using multiple search engines like Google, Bing, Yandex, and TinEye. It helps verify photo sources, find similar products, and discover information about images from your gallery or camera.

**Highlights:** Reverse image search, Search via gallery or camera, Multi-engine search (Google, Bing, Yandex, TinEye), Search history, Image editor, Share extension for direct search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse - Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Reverse App PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Effective reverse image search
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying scams
- 🔍 Useful for finding similar images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable search results

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Incompatibility with certain devices and image formats

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search accuracy and reliability
- More free search capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Checkmate free?

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

### Is Reverse free?

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

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

Instant Checkmate is rated higher. Instant Checkmate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Reverse averages 3.8 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Instant Checkmate or Reverse have ads?

Reverse shows ads; Instant Checkmate does not.

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

Instant Checkmate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reverse every 2 months. Most recently, Instant Checkmate was updated on September 18, 2026 and Reverse on September 22, 2026.

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