Comparison

eAgent DL Scanner vs Smart Engines

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

Head to head
About

eAgent DL Scanner

This app scans 2D barcodes on US driver's licenses and 1D VIN barcodes on vehicles. Scanned data is automatically submitted as a query and results appear in your eAgent 2.0 inbox. Requires an eAgent 2.0 user account for operation.

Highlights
  • Scan 2D driver's license barcodes
  • Scan 1D vehicle VIN barcodes
  • Use camera with or without flash
  • Auto-submit or review before submitting scans
  • Results displayed in eAgent 2.0 Inbox
Features
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This app can only be used in conjunction with Diverse Computing’s eAgent 2.0 user account. Registration with eAgent 2.0 is required before scanning. After registration, your phone's camera is used to scan the 2D barcode on the back of most US Driver's Licenses and the 1D VIN barcode on most vehicles. The barcode data is automatically submitted as a DL: SmartMessage® query and is displayed in the eAgent 2.0 Inbox. Features include: o Read 2D Barcode, also known as PDF417 barcode, on most US Drivers' Licenses o Read 1D VIN Barcode, also known as Code39 barcode, on most vehicles o Use with or without Flash o Auto submit-after-scan or review-before-submit o Beep on submit or quiet mode o Results of DL SmartMessage® Query automatically displayed in your eAgent 2.0 Inbox. For full access to NCIC, NLETS & CJIS data from your mobile or desktop web browser with eAgent 2.0 contact Diverse Computing at 850-656-3333 or visit the Company website at www.diversecomputing.com Installation instructions There are several settings which must be made before the scanning capabilities of the app can be accessed. While settings can be edited manually, it is recommended they be set up in eAgent 2.0: 1. Install and Open App. 2. Accept Permissions for Camera and Phone. 3. Tap "Quit" button to exit the application. 4. From the browser on your phone, launch eAgent 2.0 and log in to your account. If you have questions about how to access eAgent 2.0, contact your agency Supervisor. 5. After login you will see a barcode icon in the upper right-hand corner of the navigation bar. Tap the barcode icon and it will launch the Drivers License Scanner app. 6. Several settings will have been automatically entered for you: Base URL and System Code. 7. You will now see a "Register" button at the bottom of the screen. 8. Tap the "Register" button. 9. In the Register Device screen, your username will be automatically populated. 10. Enter your password and touch "Register Device". 11. Once registration is successfully completed, you are ready to use the app to scan barcodes on Drivers Licenses.

About

Smart Engines

This app demonstrates advanced AI for recognizing various documents, including IDs, business papers, and codes like QR codes. All processing occurs directly on the device for complete security and speed.

Highlights
  • Identity document recognition
  • Business document recognition
  • QR and barcode scanning
  • On-device processing
  • Face matching
  • SDK integration
Features
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Demo app of Smart Engines AI-powered document recognition technologies for mobile devices, servers, and web pages. Complete security, unmatched speed, and recognition accuracy. All algorithms run just on the device without transmitting any data. Explore the capabilities of our products: • Smart ID Engine — recognition of identity documents (all pages of the Russian domestic passport, including handwritten and printed registration stamps, driver’s licenses, visas, ID cards from around the world, and other documents), and non-biometric face matching. • Smart Code Engine — recognition of coded and textual objects, including QR and other barcodes, payment cards, bank account details, phone numbers, utility meters, license plates, MRZ zones, etc. • Smart Document Engine — recognition of business documents such as primary accounting documents, HR paperwork, income certificates, and others. Integrate Smart Engines solutions into your infrastructure, mobile, or web applications within hours using our isolated SDK available for a wide range of platforms. Trusted by banks, telecom operators, government institutions, transportation companies, and many more worldwide.

Screenshots

eAgent DL Scanner1 screens
Smart Engines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Engines at every 2 months against eAgent DL Scanner's every 4 months. eAgent DL Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eAgent DL Scanner against 5.0 for Smart Engines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eAgent DL Scanner ships an update every 4 months, Smart Engines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
eAgent DL Scanner versus Smart Engines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereAgent DL ScannerSmart Engines
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiverse Computing, IncSmart Engines

Customer experience

eAgent DL Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Engines

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

eAgent DL Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Engines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eAgent DL Scanner free?
eAgent DL Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Engines free?
Smart Engines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eAgent DL Scanner or Smart Engines?
eAgent DL Scanner and Smart Engines are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do eAgent DL Scanner or Smart Engines have ads?
Neither eAgent DL Scanner nor Smart Engines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eAgent DL Scanner or Smart Engines?
eAgent DL Scanner ships an update every 4 months, and Smart Engines every 2 months. Most recently, eAgent DL Scanner was updated on October 8, 2026 and Smart Engines on September 28, 2026.

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