Comparison

IRIS Readings vs ThriftKitty

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

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About

IRIS Readings

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IRIS is a tarot app built for introspection and connection, not fortune-telling. It helps you read and understand your own cards, save and share your readings, and discover decks made by artists. ORIGINAL ARTWORK In tarot, a card is meant to be looked at as much as read. IRIS commissions original illustrations from artists for its entire world: the welcome card, the card backs and complete decks. Every piece is made by hand; none is AI-generated. Each artist has a profile in the app, with their bio, their portfolio and links to their work. Behind every card, you can find out who drew it and follow their work. THEMES A deck can dress the whole app: once you choose a theme, every reading appears with its cards. The default theme is Tarot Occasionally, the first deck published by IRIS: 78 cards illustrated by more than 70 artists from 27 countries. THE DECK STORE Many people want to start tarot without knowing which deck to choose. The Deck Store brings together a selection of the IRIS team's favorite decks. Each one has its own page, linking directly to its artist's shop. READING FROM A PHOTO IRIS works with any physical deck. Take a photo of your spread: IRIS identifies the cards and interprets them in light of your question and context. SPREADS Spreads for every kind of question: everyday life, a relationship, a decision, your talents, gratitude. Each position is explained, so you understand what you are drawing and why. YOUR JOURNAL IRIS saves every reading in your journal so you can come back to it: the photo, the question, the cards, the interpretation and the date. Over time, you see which cards and questions keep coming back, and what has changed. SHARING Every reading can be shared, whether you did it for yourself or for someone else. THE POMEGRANATE CIRCLE IRIS is free to use, with 5 readings every week. The Pomegranate Circle, a monthly or annual membership, unlocks unlimited readings and full access to your journal. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The membership renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://iris.paris/terms Privacy Policy: https://iris.paris/privacy

About

ThriftKitty

Sharpen your eye for valuable finds at thrift and antique stores. This app provides realistic practice scenarios, instant feedback on your decisions, and AI-assisted identification to help you learn what to buy and what to pass on. Compete with friends and track your progress to become a more confident reseller.

Highlights
  • Practice buy/pass decisions with realistic finds
  • AI-assisted item identification
  • Compare prices with sold-value ranges
  • Discover authenticity clues and maker marks
  • Compete with friends in Picker Battles
  • Track accuracy and Picker Rating
Features
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Stop guessing at thrift and antique stores. ThriftKitty helps you learn what to buy, what to pass on, and which details can reveal an item’s resale potential. Practice with realistic finds, sharpen your sourcing instincts, and make more confident decisions in the aisle. TRAIN WITH REAL-WORLD FINDS • Make fast Buy or Pass decisions • Practice with vintage clothing, electronics, books, furniture, collectibles, and more • Compare listed prices with sold-value ranges • Discover the tags, marks, materials, and authenticity clues that matter • Build a category-specific Picker Rating as you improve GET INSTANT FEEDBACK Every decision becomes a lesson. See whether your choice was correct, understand the potential profit or loss, and learn why experienced pickers would buy or pass. TAKE THRIFTKITTY HUNTING Found something interesting at a thrift store, estate sale, garage sale, or flea market? • Scan an item for AI-assisted identification • Inspect labels, signatures, hallmarks, and maker marks • Run a quick value check before spending more time on a find • Save items you considered, purchased, listed, or sold CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS Start a Picker Battle and compete using the same finds and budget. Build the most profitable virtual haul and prove who has the better eye. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Follow your accuracy, Picker Rating, coin balance, and sourcing projections. Practice across multiple categories and turn every decision into better thrifting instincts. MADE FOR • Beginner and experienced thrifters • Vintage clothing hunters • Resellers and side hustlers • Antique and collectible enthusiasts • Estate-sale and garage-sale shoppers • Anyone learning how to identify valuable secondhand items AI-generated identification and value guidance may be inaccurate. Always inspect condition and verify relevant market evidence before purchasing or selling an item. Download ThriftKitty and train your eye before your next thrift run. Terms: https://thriftkitty.com/terms Privacy: https://thriftkitty.com/privacy AI: https://thriftkitty.com/ai Licensing Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IRIS Readings4 screens
ThriftKitty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IRIS Readings at none against ThriftKitty's shown. IRIS Readings also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. IRIS Readings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and ThriftKitty sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IRIS Readings ships an update every 3 days, ThriftKitty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IRIS Readings versus ThriftKitty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRIS ReadingsThriftKitty
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIRIS PARISGhostpilot Studio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IRIS Readings

Subscriptions2
  • Pomegranate Circle – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pomegranate Circle - Annual$39.991 Year
4 purchases

ThriftKitty

One-time4
  • ThriftKitty 250 Coins$1.99
  • ThriftKitty 700 Coins$3.99
  • ThriftKitty 1000 Coins$9.99
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  • ThriftKitty 3500 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is IRIS Readings free?
IRIS Readings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThriftKitty free?
ThriftKitty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IRIS Readings or ThriftKitty have ads?
ThriftKitty shows ads; IRIS Readings does not.
Which is updated more often, IRIS Readings or ThriftKitty?
IRIS Readings ships an update every 3 days, and ThriftKitty every 3 weeks. Most recently, IRIS Readings was updated on November 5, 2026 and ThriftKitty on October 31, 2026.

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