Comparison

Elma Scope vs eyeLock Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Iris template transmitter

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

Elma Scope

Features

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supporting video rotation, taking pictures, recording and other functions.

About

eyeLock Mobile

Features

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The eyeLock app transmits your generated eyeLock iris template to eyeLock iris scanners via bluetooth BLE signal. Scan your provided iris templates with eyeLock provided QR codes. When the eyeLock app is in scanning mode, your iris template will be transmitted to the eyeLock scanner as you approach the access point, allowing you to authenticate with your eyes as you reach the door. With the eyeLock app, your iris template data stays with you wherever you go.

Screenshots

Elma Scope4 screens

eyeLock Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Elma Scope at monthly against eyeLock Mobile's every 3 months. Elma Scope also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elma Scope ships an update monthly, eyeLock Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Elma Scope versus eyeLock Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Elma Scope	eyeLock Mobile
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	14 MB	31 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Elma Instruments A/S	Biocenturion, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Elma Scope

No in-app purchases

None

eyeLock Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elma Scope free?

Elma Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is eyeLock Mobile free?

eyeLock Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Elma Scope or eyeLock Mobile have ads?

Neither Elma Scope nor eyeLock Mobile shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Elma Scope or eyeLock Mobile?

Elma Scope ships an update monthly, and eyeLock Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Elma Scope was updated on October 10, 2026 and eyeLock Mobile on October 11, 2026.