# CheckCheck App vs Sole Retriever

CheckCheck App and Sole Retriever both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of CheckCheck App's written reviews are positive against 74% of Sole Retriever's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CheckCheck App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Sole Retriever sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CheckCheck App against 4.8 for Sole Retriever. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of CheckCheck App's written reviews are positive against 74% of Sole Retriever's.

CheckCheck App ships an update fortnightly, Sole Retriever monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CheckCheck App | Sole Retriever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkcheck-app/id1486562900/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sole-retriever-sneakers/id1553374770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 74.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #21 | **#11** |
| Size | 83 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CheckCheck LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648560975) | [Sole Retriever](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553374772) |

## What reviewers say

### CheckCheck App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkcheck-app/id1486562900)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Verify the authenticity of sneakers, handbags, and other luxury items quickly and accurately. Get results in minutes, backed by professional authenticators and a Certificate of Authenticity. Protect your investments and combat counterfeits.

**Highlights:** Fast authentication results, Authenticates sneakers and handbags, Double-checked by professional authenticators, Certificate of Authenticity provided, Global user base

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CheckCheck Weekly Premium Plan B | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| CheckCheck Weekly Premium Plan A | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| CheckCheck Monthly Premium Plan B | $29.99 | per month |
| CheckCheck Monthly Premium Plan C | $29.99 | per month |
| CheckCheck Monthly Premium Plan A | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Reliable authentication
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 🚀 Accurate results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate results
- 🐛 Slow response times in some cases
- 🐛 Lack of detailed explanations for failed checks
- 🐛 Buggy app performance and crashes
- 🐛 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign up or create an account
- Inconsistent authentication results
- Delayed or non-existent responses for paid checks
- Billing and payment processing issues

**Requested features**

- Expand authentication to more brands and product types
- Provide more detailed feedback on authentication results
- Improve app stability and reduce bugs
- Enhance customer support and communication


### Sole Retriever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sole-retriever-sneakers/id1553374770)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

This app helps sneaker enthusiasts find and secure limited-edition shoe drops, raffles, and restocks from major brands. It provides real-time notifications, a release calendar, and tools to streamline the purchasing process.

**Highlights:** Sneaker raffle and release information, Real-time, personalized notifications, Restock alerts and AutoCart, Multi-browser for tracking, Detailed release calendar, Advanced raffle autofill, Saved retailer account logins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Restocks, Releases, Drop Alerts | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Timely notifications
- 📊 Helpful statistics and data
- 🔍 Comprehensive information on releases and raffles
- 🛒 Convenient auto-fill and checkout features
- 🔔 Useful restock alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Waitlist and access issues
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality for non-US/EU users
- 🔕 Too many notifications
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account access problems
- Delayed or missing notifications
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Improved filtering and notification customization
- Expanded global coverage
- Free or more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CheckCheck App free?

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

### Is Sole Retriever free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CheckCheck App or Sole Retriever?

Sole Retriever is rated higher. CheckCheck App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Sole Retriever averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do CheckCheck App or Sole Retriever have ads?

Neither CheckCheck App nor Sole Retriever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CheckCheck App or Sole Retriever?

CheckCheck App ships an update fortnightly, and Sole Retriever monthly. Most recently, CheckCheck App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sole Retriever on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CheckCheck App or Sole Retriever?

CheckCheck App currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Sole Retriever at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*