MacroDocScan vs ID Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MacroDocScan
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MacroScanner is a great Quick and Simple way to scan any Documents, Photos, Cards and almost anything you need to scan even if they are curled just by using your iPhone. With our image enhancement techniques you will get great high quality results as if you put the Macro Mode on your scanner app. MacroScanner lets you instantly scan multi-pages document and send out to camera roll, or easily using emails or even share on fb. By having this app, you can scan not only documents in sight, but also whiteboards, receipts, business cards, posters, coupons, books ...etc. It can quickly auto-detect document edges from images, correct perspective distortion, remove shadows and brighten it up to produce a clear and sharp document, especially useful in a Low-Light environment. In addition, MacroScanner has a built-in PDF viewer for previewing scanned documents and browsing pages in detail. Draw lines or annotate on the scanned image. You can easily Edit your documents on your iPhone everywhere you go. MacroScanner Thank you
ID Scanner
This app transforms your iPhone into a rapid ID verification tool for businesses like bars and clubs. It quickly scans barcodes or machine-readable zones on IDs and passports, providing an instant age verdict and expiry alert. Advanced features include VIP and banned lists, with data processed entirely on-device for privacy.
- Instant age verdict (green/red)
- Under-age countdown
- Expired document alert
- Low-light operation
- Configurable age threshold
- Offline functionality
- VIP and banned lists
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ID Scanner: Bar Age Verify turns your iPhone into a fast, reliable ID checkpoint for bars, clubs, dispensaries, smoke shops, liquor stores and events. Point the camera at the PDF417 barcode on the back of any US or Canadian driver's license or state ID. In about a second you get a full-screen verdict you can read at arm's length in a dark doorway: green when the guest meets your age threshold, red when they are under age or the document is expired. Checking a tourist or a guest without a license? Switch to Passport / ID mode and point the camera at the machine-readable lines (MRZ) at the bottom of a passport photo page, or on the back of an EU national ID card or residence permit. The same instant verdict, age countdown and expiry check apply. BUILT FOR THE DOOR - Instant green/red age verdict with the exact age in giant type - Under-age countdown: see "turns 21 in 43 days" instead of doing date math at midnight - Expired-document alert, even when the guest is of age - Works in low light: torch toggle, 2x zoom and near-range focus tuned for small barcodes - Configurable age threshold: 18, 19 or 21 to match your jurisdiction - Works fully offline. No signal at the door? No problem. KNOW WHO IS AT YOUR DOOR - VIP list: a star banner greets your best guests on every scan - Banned list: an unmissable alert when a flagged ID is scanned again, with your note attached - Re-entry notice when the same ID is scanned twice in one night PRIVATE BY DESIGN - 100% on-device processing. Scanned data never leaves the iPhone. - No account, no signup, no cloud - Scan logging is OFF by default; some regions restrict retaining ID data - The optional scan log is encrypted at rest and can be locked with Face ID - License and passport numbers are masked on screen and never written to the log FOR MANAGERS - Tonight's door count and full scan history at a glance - Export the scan log as CSV for incident reports and compliance files (Premium) - Front cross-check (Premium): read the printed front of the card with the camera and compare it with the decoded data; anything that does not line up is flagged for manual review AN HONEST TOOL ID Scanner decodes the data in the barcode or the passport's machine-readable zone and calculates age. It cannot determine whether a document is genuine, and we will never claim otherwise. The app also flags internal data inconsistencies, such as an expiry date before the issue date, so you can take a closer look. FREE AND PREMIUM Your first 10 scans are completely free, with the full verdict screen included. Premium unlocks unlimited scans, the front cross-check, VIP and banned lists, and CSV export. Premium is available as a weekly or annual subscription, each with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that unlocks everything forever with no subscription. This app offers a weekly subscription and an annual subscription, each with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Restore purchases from the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appharbour.com/idscanner/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MacroDocScan at none against ID Scanner's 3. MacroDocScan also leads on iOS requirement (9.2 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. ID Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MacroDocScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MacroDocScan | ID Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ariya Shibata | App Harbour ApS |
In-app purchases
MacroDocScan
No in-app purchases
ID Scanner
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$89.99
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