StoreRestock vs InStock Radar
Two ways to get an alert when the iPhone you want is ready for pickup at an Apple Store, side by side: how often each checks, how it alerts you, price and coverage.
We make StoreRestock. Everything about InStock Radar is what its own site said on November 2, 2026; we haven’t tested it. Something changed? Email support@storerestock.com and we’ll fix it.
| StoreRestock | InStock Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| How often it checks | About every 10 seconds at your stores; every store worldwide every 5 minutes for the iPhone Duo | Every 8 seconds where a paid alert points; every few minutes elsewhere |
| Alerts | Push and email | Phone notification, Telegram or email |
| Price | $5 a month for 2 alerts, $10 for 5, $20 for 10 | $9.99 per 30 days (Solo, 1 iPhone), $24.99 (Multi) |
| Coverage | 25 countries, 530 Apple Stores; up to 5 stores per plan (10 or 20 with extra stores) | 27 countries, 535 stores; a store, a city, an area or a whole country |
| Refunds | Full refund in the first 7 days if no alert has reached you | Has a refund policy |
Which to pick
Pick InStock Radar if you want the fastest checks, Telegram alerts, or one alert that covers a whole city.
Pick StoreRestock if you want free live stock and restock-time pages for every model, monthly billing, and room for more stores. You can see our live stock and restock times before paying: iPhone Duo stock, restock times.
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Questions
Is StoreRestock or InStock Radar better?
It depends on what you need. Pick InStock Radar if you want the fastest checks, Telegram alerts, or one alert that covers a whole city. Pick StoreRestock if you want free live stock and restock-time pages for every model, monthly billing, and room for more stores.
How often does InStock Radar check Apple Stores?
Every 8 seconds where a paid alert points; every few minutes elsewhere, according to its own site on November 2, 2026. StoreRestock checks your stores about every 10 seconds, and every Apple Store worldwide for the iPhone Duo every 5 minutes.
How much does InStock Radar cost?
$9.99 per 30 days (Solo, 1 iPhone), $24.99 (Multi), according to its own site on November 2, 2026. StoreRestock is $5 a month for 2 alerts, $10 for 5, $20 for 10, billed monthly, cancel anytime.
Is InStock Radar affiliated with Apple?
Neither InStock Radar nor StoreRestock is affiliated with Apple. Both read the in-store pickup availability Apple’s online store shows, and you reserve and pay on Apple’s site.