# Check vs Check Up

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Check at none against Check Up's 2. Check also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). Check Up's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Check asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Check against 5.0 for Check Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check Up has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Check ships an update every 3 days, Check Up every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check | Check Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-in-tools/id6470861400/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-up-keep-friends-close/id6503481803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rooted Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633939445) | [Ginkgo Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723258375) |

## What reviewers say

### Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-in-tools/id6470861400)

This app helps you maintain connections by reminding you to check in with friends, family, or colleagues. You can customize the frequency of these reminders to ensure you stay in touch.

**Highlights:** Customizable check-in reminders, Stay connected with contacts, Personalized reminder frequency, Supports friends, family, and work contacts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Check Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-up-keep-friends-close/id6503481803)

Easily manage your social connections by logging interactions, taking notes, and setting reminders to check in regularly. Strengthen relationships by ensuring you stay in touch with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add and manage contacts, Log interactions and notes, Set regular check-in reminders, Track time spent with contacts, Unlimited contacts with Premium, Privacy-focused, data stays local

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Up Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Check Up Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check free?

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

### Is Check Up free?

Check Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Check or Check Up?

Check and Check Up are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Check or Check Up have ads?

Neither Check nor Check Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Check or Check Up?

Check ships an update every 3 days, and Check Up every 6 months. Most recently, Check was updated on November 3, 2026 and Check Up on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*