# BeenVerified vs PAeDocket

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 (#35 vs #201). 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.

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

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.

BeenVerified ships an update every 3 weeks, PAeDocket weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeenVerified | PAeDocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beenverified-people-search/id342585873/reviews)** | [2.8 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paedocket/id943932164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **29.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #201 |
| Size | 153 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeenVerified, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342585876) | [Supreme Court of Pennsylvania](https://appshunter.io/developer/943932163) |

## What reviewers say

### BeenVerified

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beenverified-people-search/id342585873)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Reference, #91 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Reports | $9.99 | per month |
| Background Checks App + Web | $14.99 | per month |
| Background Reports | $19.99 | per month |
| Background Reports | $22.99 | per month |
| Background Search App + Web | $22.99 | per month |
| 100 Reports App + Web | $22.99 | per month |
| 100 Reports App + Web | $22.99 | per month |
| 100 Reports App + Web | $29.99 | per month |
| Background Reports | $41.99 | per 3 months |
| Background Reports | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Background Checks App + Web | $67.99 | per 6 months |
| Background Reports | $94.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PAeDocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paedocket/id943932164)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #35 in the App Store charts, and PAeDocket at #201. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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