38 background check apps in one list: the established products, and every new one as it launches.
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How many new background check apps arrive each month, to see at a glance whether the market is growing. 5 in the last 12 months.
What people type into Google when they look for background check apps, and what advertisers bid for a click. “background check software” alone is searched 1,300 times a month worldwide.
| Search | Per month, US | Cost per click |
|---|---|---|
| checkr | 74,000 | $17.52 |
| checkr background check | 60,500 | $13.67 |
| free background check | 33,100 | $5.94 |
| sterling background check | 9,900 | $29.20 |
| tenant screening background check | 8,100 | $25.27 |
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Cost per click is what advertisers bid for one visit from that search. Figures from Oct 2026.
The background check apps most recently added to this market, newest first. The latest is Aptimal.
| # | App | Added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Aptimal Run your entire hiring pipeline in one collaborative workspace | |
| 2 | SU Superunit Every time someone gets hired, applies for a mortgage, or leases an apartment, someone has to confirm they actually worked where they said they did. That means millions of calls, emails, faxes (yes, in 2026), to HR and payroll departments. Superunit's AI agents do all of that from start to finish. They research, call, email, fax and handle documents until the verification is done. | |
| 3 | RE ReraDekho ReraDekho offers fast and reliable project verification services for homebuyers in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Our AI-driven insights uncover legal disputes, compliance with RERA, and other risks to pr | |
| 4 |  Criminal record check Criminal background check, Background check companies, Lending risk reduction services | |
| 5 | US Tract Research in Minutes: We streamline the people research process, enabling users to conduct comprehensive searches in just minutes. | |
| 6 | CandidateChecker.io Make better hiring or just about any relationship decision with a 5-second background check designed for the social media age ⚡ Instantly uncover which social networks and communities a person is active in, using just their nickname or email address. | |
| 7 |  Better Future by Checkr Better Future by Checkr is the first and only place on the internet where everyday people can see what's on their background check for free and get connected with jobs. We built this because we believe everyone has a right to see what's on their background check and want to make it easier and more transparent for people to find work. | |
| 8 | Wire Stork Legal Intelligence + Resolution Architecture. |
How App Store and Google Play users rate background check apps, with every app counted once, however many ratings it has.
Split3.7 average
2 of the 5 apps here with a rating are under 3.75 stars and 2 are 4.6 or more. Average 3.7.
| App | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 357 | |
| 3.6 |
| App | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 357 | |
| 3.6 | 146 |
Store ratings from the App Store (US) and Google Play (worldwide). Each app counts once; the lists start at 100 ratings.
The kinds of background check apps here, grouped by what each app says it does. The largest group is Hiring and screening.
| Type | Apps | Share | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiring and screening | 11 | 39.3% | ADDchecks, Aptimal, Background Reporters |
| Personal background checks | 5 | 17.9% | BeSure Employment Screening, Better Future by Checkr, Criminal record check |
| Social media investigations | 5 | 17.9% | CandidateChecker.io, CheaterScanner AI, Infgety |
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The frameworks and hosting background check apps are built on, as a share of the apps where each is known. Next.js is the most common framework.
Share of the 9 apps whose framework we could detect
Share of the 7 apps whose host we could detect
How background check apps charge, starting with whether they show their prices. 21% publish a pricing page.
| Measure | Apps | Share of 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a pricing page | 8 | 21.1% |
Background check software collects consented information about a person or entity, searches trusted data sources, and returns a structured report. It helps businesses make decisions about hiring, housing, lending, partnerships, or purchases.
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Common questions about background check apps, answered with the figures on this page.
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