IMEI24 often appears in searches for "free IMEI check". The free part does what it promises: the model from the TAC. For the rest, it sends you to the pro platform, on credits. The comparison below puts the two approaches side by side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | codat.ro | IMEI24 / pro.imei24.com |
|---|---|---|
| Model from IMEI | Free, in the form | Free |
| Blacklist | In the report | Free, with declared coverage of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Central Europe and others |
| iCloud / FMI, warranty, carrier | In the report | On pro.imei24.com, with credits; a combined service costs 0.12 credits |
| Apple service history (GSX) | With Apple Complet | Separate service, 1-30 minutes declared |
| Price | 3,99-24,99 lei, one-off payment | Prepaid credits; the value of a credit is not published without an account |
| Account required | No, for a single check | Yes, on the pro platform |
| Languages | 17, including Romanian | English, German, Spanish, Polish |
| Company and invoice | Romanian company, automatic invoice | No legal entity published; signs that the site is operated from Poland |
| How it describes its results | Report with score, sources and explained limitations | "For educational purposes only", data "from a free public database" |
| Advertising | No ads | Consent for 210 advertising partners |
Data about codat.ro comes from the live catalogue and updates automatically. Data about the other services is what they published on the date checked. Trademarks belong to their owners.
What IMEI24 does well
Model identification is free and fast, and the pro platform has a long list of services, including carrier unlocks and bulk checks via API, useful for shops and repair centres.
Where the approach differs
- IMEI24 describes its results as for educational purposes only. Codat.ro stands behind its report as a basis for a decision about the checked device and explains the limits in its methodology.
- On pro.imei24.com you buy credits and pick the services yourself. At codat.ro you choose a level and receive all fields relevant to that brand.
- IMEI24 is not available in Romanian and does not publish its company. Codat.ro is in Romanian, with a registration number and an invoice.
What to choose
When IMEI24 is enough
- You only want the model, for free.
- You are a professional running bulk checks via API and needing unlock services.
When codat.ro is the better fit
- You want a full report, without an account and without credits.
- You want explanations in your language and an invoice.
- You want a result you can rely on, not one "for educational purposes".
Sources and date checked
Information about other services comes from their public pages, read on the date below. Their prices and offers can change at any time; if you spot a difference, write to contact@codat.ro and we will correct it.
- IMEI24, home page (free model, educational disclaimer)https://imei24.com/ · checked on 27 October 2026
- IMEI24, free blacklist check and declared coveragehttps://imei24.com/blacklist_check/ · checked on 27 October 2026
- pro.imei24.com, platform descriptionhttps://pro.imei24.com/ · checked on 27 October 2026
- pro.imei24.com, service list and declared timeshttps://pro.imei24.com/service_list.php · checked on 27 October 2026
- pro.imei24.com, combined service at 0.12 credits, account requiredhttps://pro.imei24.com/service/690/ · checked on 27 October 2026
- IMEI24, contact page (languages, country signs)https://imei24.com/contact/ · checked on 27 October 2026
Codat.ro technical team · 27 October 2026
Read the verification methodologyFrequently asked questions
Is IMEI24 free?
The main site is free for the model and a blacklist status. iCloud, warranty, carrier and GSX checks are on pro.imei24.com, with credits and an account.
How much does a credit cost on pro.imei24.com?
The money value of credits is not shown without an account, so we could not verify it. A combined Apple service costs 0.12 credits.
Is IMEI24 available in Romanian?
No. The selector offers English, German, Spanish and Polish.