Comparison

eAgent DL Scanner vs RISS

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

RISS

This app facilitates secure information sharing for law enforcement and criminal justice partners. It supports investigations, promotes officer safety, and provides access to key resources and systems. Users require an existing account and specific training to access its features.

Highlights
  • Secure information sharing
  • Facilitates criminal investigations
  • Promotes officer safety
  • Access to RISSIntel
  • Officer Safety Event Deconfliction System
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RISS Mobile is the official app for the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program. The mission of RISS is to assist local, state, federal, and tribal criminal justice partners by providing adaptive solutions and services that facilitate information sharing, support criminal investigations, and promote officer safety. RISS has been supporting the law enforcement and criminal justice communities for 50 years. See www.riss.net for additional information. The RISS Mobile App provides query capabilities for key RISS resources including RISSIntel and various information sharing platforms such as RISSLeads and RISS Officer Safety & Wellness Website. The RISS Mobile App also provides entry capabilities for RISSafe our Officer Safety Event Deconfliction System. Additional Capabilities to Follow RISSNET Mobile App users must have an existing RISSNET account and meet the full set of established user requirements for access including required training courses.

Screenshots

eAgent DL Scanner1 screens
RISS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RISS at 5 against eAgent DL Scanner's 1. eAgent DL Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence 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 RISS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RISS has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eAgent DL Scanner versus RISS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereAgent DL ScannerRISS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDiverse Computing, IncRegional Organized Crime Information Center, Inc.

Customer experience

eAgent DL Scanner

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

RISS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

eAgent DL Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

RISS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eAgent DL Scanner free?
eAgent DL Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RISS free?
RISS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eAgent DL Scanner or RISS?
eAgent DL Scanner and RISS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do eAgent DL Scanner or RISS have ads?
Neither eAgent DL Scanner nor RISS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eAgent DL Scanner or RISS?
eAgent DL Scanner ships an update every 4 months, and RISS every 4 months. Most recently, eAgent DL Scanner was updated on October 8, 2026 and RISS on October 16, 2026.

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