BeenVerified vs BimmerRefs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Reverse phone lookup
- Property search
- Vehicle/VIN lookup
- Email lookup
- Social media search
- Dark web scan
- Unclaimed money lookup
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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/
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.
- BMW parts catalog
- Part number lookup
- Compatibility checker
- Assembly diagrams
- VIN code search
- Favorite cars list
- Wheel specifications
- Genuine color catalog
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | BeenVerified | BimmerRefs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (38K ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeenVerified, Inc. | Manuel Rodriguez |
Customer experience
BeenVerified
BimmerRefs
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
BeenVerified
- 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
BimmerRefs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BeenVerified free?
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