Comparison

Sherlock vs CatFish

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

Head to head
About

Sherlock

This app offers a suite of professional open-source intelligence tools for in-depth investigations. Analyze phone numbers, emails, domains, and social media profiles. Access IoT device data and scan network ports for vulnerabilities.

Highlights
  • Phone number analysis
  • Email forensics
  • Shodan Pro search
  • Domain analysis
  • Social media username search
  • Port scanner
  • Reputation checker
  • Metadata extractor
Features
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SHERLOCK-OSINT: INVESTIGACIÓN PROFESIONAL EN TU BOLSILLO La plataforma OSINT más completa para IOS. Más de 15 herramientas profesionales de inteligencia de fuentes abiertas, diseñadas por expertos en ciberseguridad. HERRAMIENTAS PRINCIPALES: ANÁLISIS DE TELÉFONOS Investiga cualquier número: operador, país, tipo de línea, validación y detección de riesgos. Verifica llamadas sospechosas al instante. EMAIL FORENSICS Analiza cabeceras de emails completas. Detecta phishing, fraudes y suplantación de identidad. Verificación SPF, DKIM, DMARC y geolocalización de servidores. BÚSQUEDA SHODAN PRO Accede a millones de dispositivos IoT: cámaras, routers, servidores industriales. Encuentra vulnerabilidades antes que nadie. (Requiere tokens PRO) ANÁLISIS DE DOMINIOS WHOIS completo, DNS, SSL, tecnologías, reputación y detección de sitios maliciosos. USERNAME ANALYZER Busca usuarios en +110 plataformas sociales: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, GitHub, Telegram, Discord, Reddit, Twitch y más. ESCÁNER DE PUERTOS Escaneo profesional TCP/UDP. Detecta servicios expuestos y vulnerabilidades. Ideal para auditorías de seguridad. VERIFICADOR DE REPUTACIÓN Analiza IPs, dominios y URLs en múltiples listas negras. Integración con VirusTotal. ANÁLISIS DE HASHES Verifica integridad de archivos (MD5, SHA1, SHA256). Consulta bases de datos de malware. EXTRACTOR DE METADATOS Analiza EXIF de imágenes: GPS, dispositivo, fecha, software de edición. INTELIGENCIA EMPRESARIAL Investiga empresas: contactos, tecnologías, empleados, Google Dorks integrados. GOOGLE DORKING +50 dorks predefinidos para búsquedas avanzadas. Encuentra información expuesta. PRIVACIDAD TOTAL - PRIVACY BY DESIGN Sin registro requerido Cero recopilación de datos personales Procesamiento 100% local Sin almacenamiento en servidores Sin compartición con terceros Cumplimiento GDPR y COPPA Tus búsquedas nunca se guardan PREMIUM SIN ANUNCIOS Suscripción mensual 2.99€ 3 días de prueba GRATIS Sin anuncios intersticiales Actualizaciones prioritarias Soporte técnico premium TOKENS SHODAN PRO Paquetes disponibles: • Starter: 250 tokens (4.99€) • Básico: 500 tokens (9.99€) • Pro: 1100 tokens +10% (19.99€) • Ultimate: 3000 tokens +20% (49.99€) USUARIOS IDEALES: • Investigadores privados • Profesionales de ciberseguridad • Periodistas de investigación • Auditores de seguridad • Fuerzas de seguridad • Analistas de inteligencia • Consultores IT • Estudiantes de ciberseguridad DISEÑO MATRIX Interfaz inspirada en el universo Matrix con tema oscuro, verde neón y naranja. Profesional, intuitiva y visualmente impactante. TECNOLOGÍA PROFESIONAL Integra las mejores herramientas OSINT: Sherlock Shodan API oficial VirusTotal WhoisXML API theHarvester Nmap Y muchas más... REQUISITOS • Conexión a internet para consultas API • Algunas funciones requieren Premium o tokens NOTA LEGAL Aplicación diseñada para usos legítimos de investigación OSINT. El usuario es responsable de cumplir con las leyes aplicables. Web: r00tedbrain.dev Desarrollador: R00tedbrain Descarga ahora y conviértete en un investigador OSINT profesional. Términos y condiciones de uso https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CatFish

Analyze online profiles using AI-powered photo analysis to identify visual matches and potential risks. Get clear recommendations for safer online interactions before engaging with new people or browsing social platforms.

Highlights
  • Photo-based profile analysis
  • AI-powered visual matching
  • Suspicious signal detection
  • Safety recommendation generation
  • Organized results interface
  • Search by photo
Features
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ProfileWise is a smart photo-based profile analysis app designed to help users review online profiles, search visual matches, and better understand potential risks before engaging with someone online. With ProfileWise, you can upload a photo and use AI-powered tools to analyze profile-related information, check visual similarities, review suspicious signals, and receive clear recommendations in one simple app. The app is designed for users who want a more careful and informed approach when meeting people online, browsing social platforms, or checking unknown profiles. ProfileWise helps you: • Search by photo in seconds • Review profile-related visual matches • Analyze a person’s photo from different angles • Check suspicious messages and profile details • Detect possible scam or manipulation risks • Receive practical safety recommendations • Improve awareness before sharing personal information • Organize results in a clean and easy-to-use interface ProfileWise is built to support safer digital interactions. It does not guarantee identity verification, criminal background checks, or official investigative results. All information and recommendations are provided for general awareness and personal safety purposes only. Subscription Information Subscription Payment: Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and at the beginning of each renewal period. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled. Subscription Cancellation: You can cancel your subscription in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the next subscription cycle. Cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free version of the service. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Omstlhv_m-oacQsnsPTR5MCctHEx4mib4Fknw4xd21E/edit?usp=sharing Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lJfk10Vmj52xQCy9QBkcOQecBfs-ig92TE95RJO-cnY/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Sherlock4 screens
CatFish4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sherlock and CatFish both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of CatFish's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sherlock's. CatFish also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (80 vs 3). Sherlock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Sherlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CatFish sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Sherlock against 3.6 for CatFish. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CatFish has 80 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Sherlock's written reviews are positive against 77% of CatFish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sherlock versus CatFish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlockCatFish
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.6 (80 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings380 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIMMOACTIVAT I ASSOCIATS SLSandra Vaher

Customer experience

Sherlock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CatFish

All ratings80 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative33.8%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sherlock

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Pack Starter$3.99
  • Basic$8.99
  • Pack PRO$17.99
Show 1 more
  • Pack ULTIMATE$44.99
7 purchases

CatFish

Subscriptions7
  • Wise Pro$6.997 Days
  • premium$7.997 Days
  • premium$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium Monthly Special Offer$14.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Wise Pro$49.991 Year
  • premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Sherlock free?
Sherlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CatFish free?
CatFish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sherlock or CatFish?
Sherlock is rated higher. Sherlock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CatFish averages 3.6 from 80 ratings.
Do Sherlock or CatFish have ads?
Sherlock shows ads; CatFish does not.
Which is updated more often, Sherlock or CatFish?
Sherlock ships an update every 3 weeks, and CatFish every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sherlock was updated on October 30, 2026 and CatFish on November 1, 2026.

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