Comparison

IRIS Client vs GunStatus

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

Head to head
About

IRIS Client

Features
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IRIS Client App connects to the IRIS DCE, to deliver real time network statistics in your pocket.

About

GunStatus

Features
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Put your firearm licence on autopilot. GunStatus checks SAPS for you and alerts you when your application status changes. Log shooting sessions, photos, and PDF exports for your records, licensing, or renewals. Stay informed. Stay compliant. Plan ahead for renewals. START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Full Premium access during the trial. Cancel anytime in Apple ID subscription settings. AUTOMATIC SAPS STATUS TRACKING (Premium / Trial) • Background status checks • Push notifications when your status changes • New applications, renewals, competency and other application types • Less manual checking on SAPS sites NEVER MISS A RENEWAL DEADLINE (Premium / Trial) • 7-month renewal warning • 6-month document preparation reminder • Based on licence expiry dates you enter • Renewal notifications require Premium or an active trial SHOOTING LOG • Target practice, hunting, recreational, and custom sessions • Distance, rounds, dates, notes, and more • Photos, search, filter, sort, share summaries, PDF export Free: 2 sessions, 2 photos per session, one single-session PDF export. Premium: unlimited sessions and photos, full PDF / export options. COLLECTION & DEVICES • Premium: Unlimited firearms. Free: Up to 2 firearms • Serials, calibre, notes, photos, status history • iPhone and iPad; optional iCloud when enabled PRIVACY Data is stored on your device. SAPS is contacted for status checks, including background checks for eligible Premium users. iCloud uses Apple’s infrastructure. A small backend may be used for push registration and operations. See Privacy Policy. We do not sell your data or use it for ads. FOR SA OWNERS SAPS online enquiry integration; built around local licensing and renewal workflows. FREE: Manual SAPS checks, 2 firearms, application history, limited shooting log (2 sessions, 2 photos/session), one PDF export. PREMIUM: Background checks (where available), push alerts, unlimited firearms, renewal reminders, unlimited shooting log & photos, full PDF options. R29.99/month • R249.99/year. 7-day trial where available. TERMS: Charged to Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before period end. Manage in Apple Account Settings. Trial rules follow your region. Terms: https://gunstatus.co.za/terms-of-service/ Privacy: https://gunstatus.co.za/privacy-policy/ Support: info@gunstatus.co.za

Screenshots

IRIS Client4 screens
GunStatus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IRIS Client at none against GunStatus's 2. IRIS Client also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). GunStatus's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. GunStatus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IRIS Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IRIS Client ships an update every 6 months, GunStatus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
IRIS Client versus GunStatus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRIS ClientGunStatus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIris Network SystemsRudi Louw

In-app purchases

None

IRIS Client

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GunStatus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Plan (Best Value)7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is IRIS Client free?
IRIS Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GunStatus free?
GunStatus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IRIS Client or GunStatus have ads?
Neither IRIS Client nor GunStatus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRIS Client or GunStatus?
IRIS Client ships an update every 6 months, and GunStatus every 4 days. Most recently, IRIS Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and GunStatus on September 29, 2026.

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