# Intelius Search vs Penny Puss 2.0

The clearest difference is price: Intelius Search at Free against Penny Puss 2.0's $9.99. Intelius Search also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.9K vs 11). Penny Puss 2.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (67% vs 58%). On rating, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Intelius Search is free to download; Penny Puss 2.0 costs $9.99 up front. Intelius Search sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Penny Puss 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Intelius Search against 4.5 for Penny Puss 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intelius Search has 9.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Intelius Search's written reviews are positive against 67% of Penny Puss 2.0's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intelius Search | Penny Puss 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelius-search/id647922968/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-puss-20/id6504027063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #92 | **#90** |
| Size | 42 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) | [Wendy Little](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130779650) |

## What reviewers say

### Intelius Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelius-search/id647922968)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Access public records instantly with this app. Search by address, phone, or email to uncover details like owner information, location history, and property data. Get the information you need without extensive online searching.

**Highlights:** Public records access, Search by address, phone, or email, Reverse phone number lookup, Property search, Location history, Social media profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intelius Premier Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Intelius Premier Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Intelius Search All Inclusive | $24.99 | per month |
| Full Profile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phone Profile | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Background Check | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Background Report | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Data Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Background Checks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and comprehensive information
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 🔒 Useful for safety and security
- 🔍 Helpful in finding lost friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
- 💰 Expensive subscription and per-report fees
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with extensive personal details
- 🤯 Overwhelming amount of information provided

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Inability to cancel subscriptions easily
- Misleading 'free' trial offers

**Requested features**

- Search by school or college attended
- Ability to lookup social media usernames
- More transparent pricing structure
- Improved data accuracy and verification


### Penny Puss 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-puss-20/id6504027063)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

This reference app helps users locate specific items at a particular retailer. It is best used alongside its companion website and social media page for comprehensive information.

**Highlights:** DG penny finder, Remodel location reference, Companion website integration, Facebook page tab, Store-specific item lookup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intelius Search free?

Intelius Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penny Puss 2.0 free?

Penny Puss 2.0 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Intelius Search or Penny Puss 2.0?

Penny Puss 2.0 is rated higher. Intelius Search averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while Penny Puss 2.0 averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Intelius Search or Penny Puss 2.0 have ads?

Penny Puss 2.0 shows ads; Intelius Search does not.

### Which is more popular, Intelius Search or Penny Puss 2.0?

Intelius Search currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and Penny Puss 2.0 at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*