# ID vs Cat Not Cat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Not Cat at 100% against ID's 50%. Cat Not Cat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). ID's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cat Not Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cat Not Cat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ID's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cat Not Cat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ID | Cat Not Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-reader/id6450962890/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-not-cat/id6532588569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ferdinand Rios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555167312) | [Suzanne Dillon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756633672) |

## What reviewers say

### ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-reader/id6450962890)

Verify age and identity by scanning digital IDs from Apple Wallet. Ideal for venues needing to check guest age at the door. An optional purchase allows scanning U.S. Passport NFC chips.

**Highlights:** Scan digital IDs from Apple Wallet, Verify age for venues, Prompt guest for verification, Scan U.S. Passport NFC chips (optional purchase), Supports multiple U.S. states

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ID-Reader Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| ID-Reader Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Cat Not Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-not-cat/id6532588569)

Determine if an image contains a cat. The accuracy of the results is enhanced when a cat is clearly visible in the picture.

**Highlights:** Image analysis for cat identification, Cat detection in user-taken photos, Results optimized for prominent cats, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ID free?

ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Not Cat free?

Cat Not Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ID or Cat Not Cat?

Cat Not Cat is rated higher. ID averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Cat Not Cat averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ID or Cat Not Cat have ads?

Neither ID nor Cat Not Cat shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*