Comparison

ID vs Polywatch

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

Head to head
About

ID

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
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ID-Reader allows for requesting official State digital ID and Driver's license information that is held within the Apple Wallet. Great for Night Clubs and other venues that need to check for age at the door. Simply start the app and wave your phone over the guest's phone and if they have a Digital ID in their Apple wallet, they will be prompted to allow verification of age. Currently California, Hawaii, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland support digital IDs in the Apple Wallet, 21 other states in active development. An optional in-app purchase gives the ability to scan U.S. Passport NFC chips for verification. Terms of use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Polywatch

Track your prediction market trades and portfolio performance without needing a browser. View active positions, profit and loss, and leaderboard rankings instantly on your iPhone. Offers home screen widgets for quick glances and multi-account support.

Highlights
  • Real-time position tracking
  • Profit & Loss calculation
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Multi-account support
  • No login required
Features
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Polywatch — Your Polymarket Portfolio Companion Stay on top of your prediction market trades without ever opening a browser. Polywatch gives you a clean, instant view of your Polymarket positions, profit & loss, and leaderboard ranking — right on your iPhone. [DISCLAIMER: Polywatch is a community build tool for Polymarket community. The app is not affiliated with Polymarket.] PORTFOLIO AT A GLANCE Add multiple wallet addresses and see all your active positions in one place. Track current prices, share counts, and unrealized P&L for every market you're in. Pull to refresh or let the app update automatically in the background. LEADERBOARD RANKINGS See where you stand among Polymarket's top traders. View your rank by Profit/Loss or Volume, filter by category (Politics, Sports, Crypto, and more), and toggle between daily, weekly, monthly, or all-time windows. Tap any trader to see their full stats and wallet address. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Glance at your P&L or leaderboard rank without opening the app. Polywatch includes a full suite of widgets: • Small, medium, and accessory widget sizes • Configurable time period and category • Lock Screen and StandBy support • Updates automatically throughout the day MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT Managing multiple wallets? Add as many Polymarket addresses as you need and switch between them instantly — both in the app and in widgets. BUILT FOR SPEED Polywatch talks directly to the Polymarket data API. No account login required — just paste your wallet address and go. Your data stays on your device. KEY FEATURES • Real-time position tracking with price and P&L • Leaderboard ranking by PnL or Volume • Filter leaderboard by category and time period • Top 25 traders list with detailed profiles • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets • Multi-account wallet management • Pull-to-refresh and auto-refresh • Dark mode support • No login required — fully privacy-respecting POLYWATCH PRO Unlock the full experience with Polywatch Pro: • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets • Refresh intervals as fast as every 5 seconds • Priority support Polywatch Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription: • Monthly: $4.99/month • Annual: $49.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Polywatch is an independent app and is not affiliated with Polymarket. Polywatch supports Polymarket International only. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://polywatch.rgbk.club/privacy

Screenshots

ID4 screens
Polywatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ID at 4.5 against Polywatch's 2.0. ID also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). Polywatch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Polywatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ID holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ID has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ID ships an update every 13 months, Polywatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ID versus Polywatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDPolywatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerdinand RiosBoon Kit Gan

Customer experience

ID

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Polywatch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ID

Subscriptions2
  • ID-Reader Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • ID-Reader Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Polywatch

Subscriptions2
  • Polywatch Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Polywatch Pro Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is ID free?
ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polywatch free?
Polywatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ID or Polywatch?
ID is rated higher. ID averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Polywatch averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ID or Polywatch have ads?
Neither ID nor Polywatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ID or Polywatch?
ID ships an update every 13 months, and Polywatch monthly. Most recently, ID was updated on July 8, 2026 and Polywatch on September 9, 2026.

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