Currently in testing

Find the exact model. Faster.

Search devices by name, model number, identifier or chip, then dive into specifications, software information and product families in one clean reference app.

Independent reference app. No account required.
Device + softwareOne searchable reference
4 languagesEnglish, Dutch, German, French
On-device privacyHistory and favorites stay on-device
Fast lookupBuilt for quick reference
ModelGuide
What ModelGuide does

Everything you need to identify a device.

Designed for those moments when you have a model number, identifier or product name and simply want the right answer quickly.

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Search flexibly

Find devices by product name, model number, hardware identifier, chip family and other searchable details.

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View specifications

View model numbers, identifiers, release year, chip information, category and other useful device details.

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Browse families

Explore iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, accessories and other product families.

From a quick search to the details that matter.

ModelGuide keeps identification and technical reference information together, so you can move from an unknown model number to a useful device overview without jumping between sites.

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Model numbers & identifiersUseful when you only have a code, identifier or model number.
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Chip and product detailsSearch and compare information such as chip family, category and release details.
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Software referenceBrowse software catalog information for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and other Apple platforms.
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Favorites & recent itemsSave useful devices and quickly return to recently viewed items.
⌕ Search: iPhone 15 Pro Max, A3106, M3…
Device matchExample
ModelAxxxx
IdentifierDeviceXX,X
ChipChip family
IntroducedRelease year
Getting started

Three steps and you are ready to search.

The catalogs are downloaded from inside ModelGuide so the reference data can be refreshed independently from the app itself.

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Download the catalogs

Open More → Settings → Data & Catalogs and download the device and software catalogs.

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Search or browse

Use search, categories and product families to find the device or software release you need.

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Save what matters

Add favorites, use recent history and keep your preferred language and settings locally on your device.

More than a device list

A reference app built around real lookup tasks.

ModelGuide combines hardware, software and personal shortcuts without turning the app into an account-based service.

Device catalog

Identify models across the main product families and inspect the details available for each record.

iPhoneiPadMacApple WatchAirPodsAccessories

Software catalog

Browse software information alongside hardware without needing a separate reference.

iOSiPadOSmacOSwatchOSOther platforms

Personal shortcuts

Favorites, recently viewed items and optional search history help you get back to useful records faster.

FavoritesRecentSearch history

Languages & settings

English is the default language, with Dutch, German and French available from Settings.

EnglishNederlandsDeutschFrançais

Private by default.

ModelGuide does not require an account. Favorites, recently viewed devices, search history and preferences are stored locally on your device. The website does not use advertising or analytics cookies.

Independent by design.

ModelGuide is an independent reference application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. Source and licensing information is publicly available.

Good to know

A few common questions.

Is ModelGuide an official Apple app?

No. ModelGuide is an independent reference app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc.

Do I need an account?

No. The app is designed to work without a ModelGuide account.

Does the catalog update automatically?

Catalogs can be downloaded and refreshed from the Data & Catalogs section in Settings.

Which languages are available?

English, Dutch, German and French are currently supported.

ModelGuide is being prepared for release.

The app is currently in testing while the catalog, translations and App Store presentation are being finalized.