# Intelius Search vs PAeDocket

The clearest difference is rating: Intelius Search at 4.5 against PAeDocket's 2.7. Intelius Search also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and ratings volume (10K vs 190). PAeDocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intelius Search sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PAeDocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Intelius Search holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intelius Search has 10K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Intelius Search's written reviews are positive against 29% of PAeDocket's.

Intelius Search ships an update every 3 months, PAeDocket weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intelius Search | PAeDocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelius-search/id647922968/reviews)** | [2.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paedocket/id943932164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | #158 |
| Size | 42 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) | [Supreme Court of Pennsylvania](https://appshunter.io/developer/943932163) |

## What reviewers say

### Intelius Search

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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


### PAeDocket

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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 Intelius Search free?

Intelius Search 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, Intelius Search or PAeDocket?

Intelius Search is rated higher. Intelius Search averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while PAeDocket averages 2.7 from 190 ratings.

### Do Intelius Search or PAeDocket have ads?

Neither Intelius Search nor PAeDocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intelius Search or PAeDocket?

Intelius Search ships an update every 3 months, and PAeDocket weekly. Most recently, Intelius Search was updated on September 22, 2026 and PAeDocket on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Intelius Search or PAeDocket?

Intelius Search currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and PAeDocket at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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