Comparison

Instant Checkmate vs OAT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Instant Checkmate

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
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REVERSE PHONE NUMBER LOOKUP Are you receiving calls from an unknown number? Find the owner of a phone number with a quick search on the Instant Checkmate App. A Reverse Phone Lookup could find an owner's name, possible images, location history, social media profiles, and more. Get to the bottom of that mystery number with a simple search. Terms of Use Note: Instant Checkmate does not provide “consumer reports” and is not a “consumer reporting agency” as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). You may not use the products or services of Instant Checkmate to determine one’s eligibility for credit, housing, insurance, employment, or any other purpose subject to the FCRA. https://www.instantcheckmate.com/terms-of-use

About

OAT

This app provides quick access to information about registered sexual offenders linked to specific addresses. It helps users gain peace of mind by checking the safety of their surroundings, whether they are moving or simply curious.

Highlights
  • Address lookup for offender information
  • Initial free searches
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription plans
  • Easy subscription management
  • Safety and satisfaction guarantee
Features
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OAT - Offender Address Trace gives you fast and reliable access to crucial information about addresses. Whether you're moving to a new neighborhood or checking out an address for other reasons, OAT helps you find out if there are any registered sexual offenders linked to that location. Your safety is our top priority. Key Features: - Address Lookup: Search any address to see if it's associated with registered sexual offenders. Gain peace of mind by ensuring your surroundings are safe. - Complimentary Searches: Get your first three searches free. Use them to explore the service and assess its value for you. - Flexible Subscription Plans: After your free searches, choose from a variety of subscription options. Opt for monthly, quarterly, or annual plans based on your needs. - Easy Subscription Management: If you subscribe through iTunes, your payment will be securely processed. Auto-renewal ensures uninterrupted service, but you can disable it anytime via iTunes or the "My Account" section on our website. Safety and Satisfaction Guaranteed At OAT, we aim to make safety simple and accessible. We believe that informed decisions lead to safer communities. Get started today to take proactive measures in ensuring your safety. For assistance with OAT, visit: [https://www.offenderaddresstrace.com/](https://www.offenderaddresstrace.com/) Terms of Use: [https://www.offenderaddresstrace.com/Terms-and-conditions.html](https://www.offenderaddresstrace.com/Terms-and-conditions.html) Privacy Policy: [https://www.offenderaddresstrace.com/privacy.html](https://www.offenderaddresstrace.com/privacy.html)

Screenshots

Instant Checkmate4 screens
OAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OAT at 100% against Instant Checkmate's 53%. OAT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Instant Checkmate's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Instant Checkmate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OAT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OAT 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 5, 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 OAT's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Instant Checkmate versus OAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant CheckmateOAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB24 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPubrec, LLCCreateIT LLC

Customer experience

Instant Checkmate

All ratings1,269 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative44.0%

OAT

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Instant Checkmate

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

OAT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Instant Checkmate

Subscriptions7
  • Unlimited Email Reports$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Phone Reports$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Premium Reports$34.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Unlimited Premium Reports7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • All Inclusive Reports$34.991 Month
  • All Inclusive Reports$37.991 Month
  • Unlimited Premium Reports$67.993 Months
6 purchases

OAT

Subscriptions6
  • Standard Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Standard Quarterly$24.993 Months
Show 3 more
  • Premium Quarterly$44.993 Months
  • Standard Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$174.991 Year

Questions

Is Instant Checkmate free?
Instant Checkmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OAT free?
OAT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Instant Checkmate or OAT?
OAT is rated higher. Instant Checkmate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while OAT averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Instant Checkmate or OAT have ads?
Neither Instant Checkmate nor OAT shows ads.

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