# EasyMSR vs Instant Checkmate

The clearest difference is price: Instant Checkmate at Free against EasyMSR's $18.99. Instant Checkmate also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and review sentiment (53% vs 19%). EasyMSR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Instant Checkmate is free to download; EasyMSR costs $18.99 up front. Instant Checkmate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EasyMSR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instant Checkmate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Checkmate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of EasyMSR's written reviews are positive against 53% of Instant Checkmate's.

EasyMSR ships an update every 2 months, Instant Checkmate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyMSR | Instant Checkmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $18.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easymsr/id957079460/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [向阳 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775708162) | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyMSR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easymsr/id957079460)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This application enables users to read and write magnetic cards wirelessly via Bluetooth. It connects to mobile devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs for convenient card management.

**Highlights:** Wireless magnetic card reading, Magnetic card writing capability, Bluetooth connectivity, Mobile device integration (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Card data management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instant Checkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274)

Investigate addresses to uncover neighborhood details like potential residents, crime rates, and ownership history. This tool helps you learn about your surroundings before you move or for general safety awareness.

**Highlights:** Reverse address lookup, Neighbor identification, Neighborhood crime statistics, Census data, Ownership history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Email Reports | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Phone Reports | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| All Inclusive Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| All Inclusive Reports | $37.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $67.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use and informative
- 💡 Helpful for finding people's contact info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing personal details
- 🤯 Confusing or misleading features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Search results not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to do one-time checks without subscription
- Improved data accuracy and reliability
- Better customer support and refund policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyMSR free?

EasyMSR costs $18.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instant Checkmate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EasyMSR or Instant Checkmate?

Instant Checkmate is rated higher. EasyMSR averages 2.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Instant Checkmate averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do EasyMSR or Instant Checkmate have ads?

Neither EasyMSR nor Instant Checkmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EasyMSR or Instant Checkmate?

EasyMSR ships an update every 2 months, and Instant Checkmate every 3 weeks. Most recently, EasyMSR was updated on October 18, 2026 and Instant Checkmate on October 15, 2026.

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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.*