Comparison

96 Check vs Panic Lookup Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

96 Check

Effortlessly check and analyze your device's IMEI and serial number with advanced technology. It automatically detects your device information for accurate verification and provides in-depth analysis while ensuring absolute privacy.

Highlights
  • Automatic IMEI/Serial Number Recognition
  • In-depth Device Analysis
  • Absolute Privacy Protection
  • User Consent for Analysis
  • Secure Device Information Verification
Features
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96 Check App looks up any Apple device from its IMEI or serial number and tells you, in plain words, what is on record for it: Activation Lock, Lost Mode, device management, blacklist, carrier and SIM lock, warranty and coverage, and the exact model. Start with a free report. No account, no sign-up. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type the IMEI or serial number, or scan it: with the camera, from a photo, from the label on the box, or from the *#06# screen. 2. Pick the report you need. The Free Check names the model and confirms the number is real. 3. Read the result. Every report has the same four sections: Activation locks, Network, Coverage and This unit. A short status sits at the top, and every row opens to explain what it means and what to do next. WHAT A REPORT CAN TELL YOU (depending on the plan) • Activation Lock (Find My) and Lost Mode • Device management (MDM) by a company or school • Blacklist and block status, and who can lift it • Carrier, SIM lock and purchase country • Warranty and coverage • Model and identity details Each plan lists the checks it ran and the ones it did not, so no row says more than it should. BEFORE YOU ERASE If a report finds a lock, the app tells you to hold off on erasing, restoring or updating the device until the lock is cleared, and what to do whether the account is yours or someone else's. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-up. We never ask for your name, email or phone number. • Your check history stays on your phone. Delete it any time. • Camera and photo scans are read on your device. Images are never uploaded. • No ads, no third-party analytics, no advertising profile. • On supported iPhones, a short plain-language summary of the result is written by Apple Intelligence entirely on your device. SHARE WHAT YOU FOUND Send a tidy report card to anyone, straight from the result screen. PLANS The Free Check costs nothing. Fuller reports (Carrier + SIM Lock, US Block + Blacklist, MDM + FMI Lock, Check Ultimate) are one-time in-app purchases, charged once per check, with the price shown before you confirm. No subscription. WHAT 96 CHECK DOES NOT DO 96 Check reports the status on record for a device. It does not unlock, bypass or remove Activation Lock, Find My, iCloud, carrier locks or any other lock, and it does not change the device in any way. It is a records check, not a hardware inspection: always look the device over yourself. Results are for reference only and are not purchase advice. An internet connection is required. Results depend on the records available for that device at the time of the check. Questions or feedback: support@96check.com Privacy Policy: https://www.96check.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.96check.com/terms 96 Check App is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Find My and Apple Intelligence are trademarks of Apple Inc., used only for identification.

About

Panic Lookup Pro

This app analyzes iPhone panic logs to help repair technicians diagnose hardware issues. It identifies error codes, processes, and diagnostic patterns to pinpoint the cause of random restarts or freezes. Access a database of known errors and community knowledge for repair guidance.

Highlights
  • Analyze panic logs
  • Identify error codes and patterns
  • Find suspected hardware causes
  • Search panic database
  • OCR panic log recognition
  • Community repair discussions
Features
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Panic Lookup is an iPhone panic log analyzer built for repair technicians, phone repair shops, and hardware specialists. When an iPhone randomly restarts, freezes, or enters a boot loop, the panic log can provide important clues about the underlying hardware or system problem. Analyze Panic Full logs Paste or scan an iPhone panic log and quickly identify important panic information, error codes, processes, and diagnostic patterns. Find the suspected cause Panic Lookup helps you connect panic information with possible hardware issues, sensors, components, and system functions that may need to be checked. Repair-focused information Get practical information about what to inspect next, helping you narrow down the fault before replacing components or starting board-level repair. Built for technicians Designed for iPhone repair technicians, microsoldering specialists, service centers, and experienced users who need a faster way to understand difficult restart and panic problems. Search the panic database Search known panic errors and diagnostic information to find related cases, possible causes, repair directions, verification status, and contributor information. OCR panic log recognition Capture panic information from screenshots or photos and extract relevant error information for faster diagnosis. Community knowledge Explore repair discussions, share cases, and learn from other technicians working with iPhone hardware and panic problems. From panic log to repair direction Stop guessing when an iPhone keeps restarting. Read the panic. Find the clue. Check the right component. Panic Lookup — built for iPhone repair technicians.

Screenshots

96 Check4 screens
Panic Lookup Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 96 Check at 80% against Panic Lookup Pro's 0%. 96 Check also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Panic Lookup Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads 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

96 Check is free to download; Panic Lookup Pro costs $4.99 up front. 96 Check sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Panic Lookup Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

96 Check holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 96 Check has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 96 Check's written reviews are positive against 0% of Panic Lookup Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

96 Check ships an update every 2 weeks, Panic Lookup Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
96 Check versus Panic Lookup Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter96 CheckPanic Lookup Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTran NguyenPham Hoang Tuan Anh

Customer experience

96 Check

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Panic Lookup Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

96 Check

One-time3
  • Carrier SIM Lock$0.99
  • Device Check Report$1.99
  • Ultimate Check$2.99
None

Panic Lookup Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 96 Check free?
96 Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panic Lookup Pro free?
Panic Lookup Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 96 Check or Panic Lookup Pro?
96 Check is rated higher. 96 Check averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Panic Lookup Pro averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 96 Check or Panic Lookup Pro have ads?
Neither 96 Check nor Panic Lookup Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 96 Check or Panic Lookup Pro?
96 Check ships an update every 2 weeks, and Panic Lookup Pro every 3 days. Most recently, 96 Check was updated on October 24, 2026 and Panic Lookup Pro on October 29, 2026.

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