Comparison

BeenVerified vs BimmerRefs

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

Head to head
About

BeenVerified

Access public records for phone numbers, properties, vehicles, and more. Perform reverse phone lookups, VIN searches, and check for unclaimed money. Includes features like call blocking and dark web scans to keep you informed.

Highlights
  • Reverse phone lookup
  • Property search
  • Vehicle/VIN lookup
  • Email lookup
  • Social media search
  • Dark web scan
  • Unclaimed money lookup
Features
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DISCOVER PUBLIC RECORDS WITH BEENVERIFIED Unlock a wealth of public records with the BEENVERIFIED APP – your go-to source for phone numbers, names, properties, vehicles, and more. Conduct lightning-fast reverse phone lookups, property searches, email lookups, and VIN lookups, all at your fingertips. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: PHONE NUMBER LOOKUP Identify owners, locations, and user comments with reverse phone searches. PROPERTY SEARCH Explore deed, mortgage, and property value information by searching an address. EMAIL SEARCH Uncover the owner's name, contact info, and social media details linked to an email address. VEHICLE/VIN LOOKUP Get insights into vehicle history, accident reports, safety recalls, market value, and ownership costs. SOCIAL MEDIA SEARCH Find additional social media accounts and contact information where available. DARK WEB SCAN: Stay informed about possible email breaches with a dark web scan. UNCLAIMED MONEY LOOKUP: Easily search for unclaimed money by state using your name. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: CALL BLOCK Block unwanted numbers directly within BEENVERIFIED after a reverse phone lookup. IDENTITY HUB Keep track of your reports and stay informed about changes. LISTS Save and organize your searches, from property details to contact information. BONUS FEATURES: PDF EXPORTS Digest reports conveniently in PDF format for offline viewing. If you encounter any issues or wish to provide feedback, reach out to us at support@beenverified.com. BeenVerified's mission is to offer people easy and affordable access to public record information. BeenVerified does not provide private investigator services and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Report Act because the information provided by BeenVerified is not collected or provided, in whole or in part, for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports about those search subjects. For more information governing the permitted and prohibited uses of BeenVerified, please review our "Do's & Don'ts" (https://www.beenverified.com/about/dos-donts/) and our Terms & Conditions (https://www.beenverified.com/faq/terms-conditions/). View Terms of Use here: https://www.beenverified.com/faq/terms-conditions/ View Privacy Policy: https://www.beenverified.com/faq/privacy/

About

BimmerRefs

Access comprehensive BMW parts catalogs and diagrams. Find part numbers, check compatibility, and view assembly details for BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce, and Zinoro vehicles. Save favorite cars and explore wheel specs and genuine colors.

Highlights
  • BMW parts catalog
  • Part number lookup
  • Compatibility checker
  • Assembly diagrams
  • VIN code search
  • Favorite cars list
  • Wheel specifications
  • Genuine color catalog
Features
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The first and only app in the store compiling data from every single part of BMW and associated brands (Mini, Rolls Royce, Zinoro...). - Find the part number your car needs. - Check the compatibility of a part and see which other cars are using it. - Understand how parts are assembled by looking up the diagrams. - Input car VIN code or part number for a direct access to parts. - Save your favorite cars into a list. - Check up all the BMW Styling wheels and consult its specs. - Consult a large list of genuine colours.

Screenshots

BeenVerified4 screens
BimmerRefs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeenVerified at Free against BimmerRefs's $3.99. BeenVerified also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (38K vs 7). BimmerRefs's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 21%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence and device support 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

BeenVerified is free to download; BimmerRefs costs $3.99 up front. BeenVerified sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BimmerRefs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeenVerified holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeenVerified has 38K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of BeenVerified's written reviews are positive against 57% of BimmerRefs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeenVerified ships an update every 3 weeks, BimmerRefs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
BeenVerified versus BimmerRefs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeenVerifiedBimmerRefs
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (38K ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews56.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeenVerified, Inc.Manuel Rodriguez

Customer experience

BeenVerified

All ratings38,136 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative73.4%

BimmerRefs

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative32.6%

Bugs and requests

BeenVerified

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Inability to access paid features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore criminal record search
  • Improve data accuracy and timeliness
  • Expand search coverage to more regions
  • Simplify subscription management

BimmerRefs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BeenVerified

Subscriptions10
  • Background Reports$9.991 Month
  • Background Checks App + Web$14.991 Month
  • Background Reports$19.991 Month
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  • Background Reports$22.991 Month
  • Background Search App + Web$22.991 Month
  • 100 Reports App + Web1 Month trial$22.991 Month
  • 100 Reports App + Web$22.991 Month
  • 100 Reports App + Web$29.991 Month
  • Background Reports$44.993 Months
  • Background Checks App + Web$67.996 Months
None

BimmerRefs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeenVerified free?
BeenVerified is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BimmerRefs free?
BimmerRefs costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BeenVerified or BimmerRefs?
BeenVerified is rated higher. BeenVerified averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while BimmerRefs averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do BeenVerified or BimmerRefs have ads?
BeenVerified shows ads; BimmerRefs does not.
Which is updated more often, BeenVerified or BimmerRefs?
BeenVerified ships an update every 3 weeks, and BimmerRefs every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeenVerified was updated on November 6, 2026 and BimmerRefs on November 3, 2026.

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