# Device IMEI Status Checker vs IMThing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Device IMEI Status Checker at 85% against IMThing's 0%. Device IMEI Status Checker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (616 vs 1). IMThing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Device IMEI Status Checker sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. IMThing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Device IMEI Status Checker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device IMEI Status Checker has 616 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Device IMEI Status Checker's written reviews are positive against 0% of IMThing's.

Device IMEI Status Checker ships an update weekly, IMThing monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device IMEI Status Checker | IMThing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-imei-status-checker/id6446666504/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imthing/id6767246331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **616** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atul Patil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678677722) | [上海移慧科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854681920) |

## What reviewers say

### Device IMEI Status Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-imei-status-checker/id6446666504)

Verify the status of any iPhone before purchasing. Check carrier, SIMlock, iCloud, and Find My iPhone status using the device's IMEI or serial number. Ensure your device is legitimate and not blacklisted.

**Highlights:** Carrier and SIMlock status check, Find My iPhone status verification, Apple Serial Number information, iPhone Warranty details, Blacklist status check

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy IMEI Service | $1.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $2.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $3.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $5.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $8.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $9.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $10.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $11.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $12.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $13.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $14.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service | $15.00 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $76.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $77.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $78.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $79.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $80.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $81.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $259.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $264.99 | one-time |
| Buy IMEI Service. | $269.99 | one-time |


### IMThing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imthing/id6767246331)

Manage your physical GPS tracker devices with real-time location viewing, route history playback, and geofence creation. Receive important notifications and manage multiple trackers and their service plans.

**Highlights:** Real-time device location, Route history playback, Geofence creation and management, Alarm and event notifications, Manage multiple tracker devices, Renew device connectivity plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Device IMEI Status Checker free?

Device IMEI Status Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IMThing free?

IMThing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Device IMEI Status Checker or IMThing?

Device IMEI Status Checker is rated higher. Device IMEI Status Checker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while IMThing averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Device IMEI Status Checker or IMThing have ads?

Neither Device IMEI Status Checker nor IMThing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Device IMEI Status Checker or IMThing?

Device IMEI Status Checker ships an update weekly, and IMThing monthly. Most recently, Device IMEI Status Checker was updated on October 21, 2026 and IMThing on October 6, 2026.

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