Comparison

BeenVerified vs PAeDocket

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 to find phone numbers, property details, vehicle history, and more. Perform reverse phone lookups, VIN checks, and search for unclaimed money. Includes features like call blocking and dark web scans for enhanced information gathering.

Highlights
  • Reverse phone lookup
  • Property search
  • Vehicle/VIN lookup
  • Email search
  • 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

PAeDocket

Access publicly available court case information from magisterial district, common pleas, and appellate courts. Perform quick searches on your iPhone or iPad to retrieve basic and detailed case summaries.

Highlights
  • Search public court cases
  • Access magisterial district court data
  • Access common pleas court data
  • Access appellate court data
  • View case summaries
  • View detailed case information
Currently charting
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The PAeDocket app is available on both the iPhone and iPad. The app allows mobile users to perform quick and easy searches from their devices for publicly accessible cases from magisterial district courts, common pleas courts and appellate courts. The app provides a basic summary of the case, as well as more detailed case information.

Screenshots

BeenVerified4 screens
PAeDocket2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeenVerified at 4.6 against PAeDocket's 2.8. BeenVerified also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 204) and chart position (#36 vs #176). PAeDocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. BeenVerified sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PAeDocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeenVerified holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeenVerified has 38K ratings behind it against 204, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of BeenVerified's written reviews are positive against 29% of PAeDocket'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, PAeDocket weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
BeenVerified versus PAeDocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeenVerifiedPAeDocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38K ratings) — better2.8 (204 ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews29.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better204
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#36 — better#176
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeenVerified, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Customer experience

BeenVerified

All ratings37,911 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative73.4%

PAeDocket

All ratings190 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative54.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative61.6%

User reviews

BeenVerified

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful app for background checks
  • 🔍 Provides detailed information
  • 💡 Convenient for professional research
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal data
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤖 Automated/robotic customer responses

PAeDocket

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Accurate and reliable court case information
  • 🚀 Fast and convenient mobile access to dockets
  • ⭐ Useful for background checks and hiring decisions
  • 🔖 Ability to bookmark and favorite cases
  • 📱 Easy-to-use interface for quick searches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⚪ Blank white screen after search queries
  • ❌ Text input invisible or not visible when typing
  • 📵 App won't open or load
  • 🔄 Load more button causes crashes

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

PAeDocket

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Blank white screen appears after search submission
  • Text input not visible when typing in search bar
  • App crashes when clicking 'load more' or 'show more'
  • App won't open or immediately crashes on launch
  • Incompatible with iOS 14.2, iOS 16, iOS 17, and iOS 18
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  • Duplicate case results displayed
  • Favorites feature deleted after updates
  • Internal server errors
  • App freezes with 'syncing' message
  • Setup error on newer iPhone models
  • Comments section showing blank instead of content

Requested features

8 requests
  • Expand app to all states in America
  • Add ability to search by case number
  • Print docket functionality
  • Share docket information feature
  • Sort and organize favorites by hearing dates
Show 3 more
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced search filters
  • Better handling of extensive criminal records

In-app purchases

12 purchases

BeenVerified

Subscriptions12
  • 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$41.993 Months
  • Background Reports$44.993 Months
  • Background Checks App + Web$67.996 Months
  • Background Reports$94.991 Year
None

PAeDocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeenVerified free?
BeenVerified is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAeDocket free?
PAeDocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BeenVerified or PAeDocket?
BeenVerified is rated higher. BeenVerified averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while PAeDocket averages 2.8 from 204 ratings.
Do BeenVerified or PAeDocket have ads?
BeenVerified shows ads; PAeDocket does not.
Which is updated more often, BeenVerified or PAeDocket?
BeenVerified ships an update every 3 weeks, and PAeDocket weekly. Most recently, BeenVerified was updated on October 24, 2026 and PAeDocket on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, BeenVerified or PAeDocket?
BeenVerified currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and PAeDocket at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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