# betterpal vs Check/In

The clearest difference is update cadence: betterpal at every 4 days against Check/In's every 9 days. Check/In's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. betterpal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Check/In sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

betterpal ships an update every 4 days, Check/In every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | betterpal | Check/In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterpal/id6748286899/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Betterpal LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825002079) | [Stevan Fairburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870010932) |

## What reviewers say

### betterpal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterpal/id6748286899)

Easily capture and organize details about people you meet. Save names, context, and important notes to build and maintain your relationships effectively. Search and visualize your network with intuitive tools.

**Highlights:** Fast contact entry, Detailed notes and context, Tagging and connection organization, Network visualization, Searchable contact history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetterPal Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BetterPal Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Betterpal Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Check/In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkin/id6757970520)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CheckIn Plus Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Check/In Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Check/In Pro — Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is betterpal free?

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

### Is Check/In free?

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

### Do betterpal or Check/In have ads?

Neither betterpal nor Check/In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, betterpal or Check/In?

betterpal ships an update every 4 days, and Check/In every 9 days. Most recently, betterpal was updated on July 25, 2026 and Check/In on September 28, 2026.

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