Orion 3 vs EMX RFID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orion 3
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Orion 3 application is a part of an access control system for door opening that pairs the hardware device from Simple Mobile Solutions LLC manufacturer. The application requires valid QR Code for device registration. The application offers adding / removing users, cards and addresses. We provide management of user roles such as: administrators, users, guests, service and business accounts. Main features of the application: - User management - NFC tag/card management - Digital Keys - Address management - Permission management - Visitor Management - Hardware device management - History Logs - Notifications for unauthorised access Orion 3 requires signing with Apple ID, BLE (Bluetooth) for pairing with the device in order to setup WiFi credentials. Camera access is needed for scanning QR Codes. Our application collects data and links it with users for app functionalities. Collected data is not shared with third parties. For more information please read our privacy manifest and privacy policy on our web page www.orion3.mk/privacy_policy
EMX RFID
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Mobile app for use configuring EMX Industries, Inc. RFID readers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMX RFID at none against Orion 3's 2. EMX RFID also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.6). Orion 3's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Orion 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EMX RFID asks for nothing beyond the download.
Orion 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, EMX RFID every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orion 3 | EMX RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikola Kovachevski | EMX Industries Inc |
In-app purchases
Orion 3
- Orion 3 Pro Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Orion 3 Pro Annual$9.991 Year
EMX RFID
No in-app purchases
