StoreRestock vs iPhoneStockChecker
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 iPhoneStockChecker 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 | iPhoneStockChecker | |
|---|---|---|
| How often it checks | About every 10 seconds at your stores; every store worldwide every 5 minutes for the iPhone Duo | Alerts checked every 30 seconds |
| Alerts | Push and email | Email and phone notifications |
| Price | $5 a month for 2 alerts, $10 for 5, $20 for 10 | Free search; paid Alert Pass (prices shown in its alert panel) |
| Coverage | 25 countries, 530 Apple Stores; up to 5 stores per plan (10 or 20 with extra stores) | 27 countries; stores within a distance you pick |
| Refunds | Full refund in the first 7 days if no alert has reached you | Refund if the service doesn’t work as described |
Which to pick
Pick iPhoneStockChecker if you want a free search with auto-refresh, or a one-off pass instead of a subscription.
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 iPhoneStockChecker better?
It depends on what you need. Pick iPhoneStockChecker if you want a free search with auto-refresh, or a one-off pass instead of a subscription. 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 iPhoneStockChecker check Apple Stores?
Alerts checked every 30 seconds, 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 iPhoneStockChecker cost?
Free search; paid Alert Pass (prices shown in its alert panel), 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 iPhoneStockChecker affiliated with Apple?
Neither iPhoneStockChecker 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.