Comparison

Tide Q Link vs Driver License & ID Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Tide Q Link

This app allows you to scan barcodes remotely using a physical Tide Q Link device. It offers extensive customization for scan actions, repetition, and barcode types, sending data wirelessly to your connected device.

Highlights
  • Remote barcode data reception
  • Customizable scan actions
  • Set barcode repetition count
  • Adjustable barcode length limits
  • Supports 13 barcode types
  • Reset to original settings
Features
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TideQLink 行動掃瞄、遠端接收,一次達成! 步驟一:購買TideQLink實體產品 步驟二:下載TideQLink 手機(平板)App 步驟三:將TideQLink產品插頭連結接收裝置(手機/電腦/平板)的USB插槽 開啟App依照導覽頁指示操作,即可開始使用。 功能: 1.條碼資料遠端接收(約10-15公尺無障礙空間) 2.設定大小寫 3.設定相同條碼重複掃描次數 4.設定掃描後動作(空白鍵/TAB/確定鍵) 5.設定條碼長度限制區間(最短1字元,最長225字元) 6.設定提示聲 7.設定條碼偵測類型,總共提供13種條碼類型。 8.回復原始設定 9.前往導覽頁 注意事項: 條碼接收接為ASCII字元。 切換輸入法至英文模式。 支援條碼如下: Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 Code 39 mod 4 EAN8 EAN13 UPCE QR Code AZTEC Code PDF417 ITF14 Data Matrix Code Inter Leaved 2 of 5

About

Driver License & ID Scanner

Features
Currently charting
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A PDF417 barcode can contain more information than the details printed on the physical card. Some fields are intended for electronic reading and may not appear on the front or back of the document. The app reads the data stored in the barcode printed on each card and displays it in a clear, easy-to-read format. It supports all fields defined by the AAMVA standard, including: • Date of birth and calculated age • Name and other identity details • Driver’s license or ID number • Document expiration date • Address • Other fields available in the barcode (depending on the issuing authority) ≡≡≡ For Business Use ≡≡≡ The app can be used in retail, alcohol and tobacco sales, car rentals, hotels, hospitality, and other situations where ID checks are part of your work. It can help you serve legal requirements without adding unnecessary steps to your existing process. The app helps you check IDs for inconsistencies and possible signs of tampering. If you suspect that an ID may be fake, you can use the scan results for additional review. ≡≡≡ Attendee Counter ≡≡≡ The built-in attendee counter shows the current number of checked ID and driver’s license (DL) cards directly in the scanner view. This is useful for events, venues, conferences, and other check-in scenarios where you need to keep track of the number of scanned guests. ≡≡≡ Bulk Mode & Auto Save ≡≡≡ Use Bulk Mode to scan multiple IDs without stopping after each scan. When a document needs your attention, the app shows an alert and asks you to review the decoded data. You can set the app to save all valid documents automatically. If it detects a problem during scanning, such as a duplicate document, an underage person, or an expired document, the app asks you to confirm whether to save the document. ≡≡≡ Check Your Own ID Data ≡≡≡ The app lets you inspect the data encoded in the PDF417 barcode on your personal driver’s license or ID card. You can compare this data with the details printed on the card and the information you provided to the issuing authority. This can help you find errors, incorrect details, or outdated information. ≡≡≡ Features ≡≡≡ • Decode barcodes on US and Canadian driver's licenses and ID cards • Choose from three scanner modes: Bulk Mode, Show Full Details, and Show Preview Card • Automatically save valid documents when Auto Save is enabled • Get warnings for expired documents, underage holders, invalid barcode data, and duplicate scans • Group scanned documents by scan date and filter them by month or tag • Attendee counter: Display the number of saved documents directly in the scanner view • Support AAMVA-defined PDF417 data fields • Export scan history to CSV • Dark mode support ≡≡≡ Private by design ≡≡≡ The app works fully offline. You do not need any extra accounts, and your scanned data is not uploaded to cloud storage or sent to third-party servers. All saved scan information stays on your device unless you export it yourself. • Local storage of scanned data • No ads, telemetry or analytics • No cloud services or external data processing • Works 100% offline Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://maciejbis.net/idscanner.html

Screenshots

Tide Q Link4 screens
Driver License & ID Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tide Q Link at Free against Driver License & ID Scanner's $19.99. Tide Q Link also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 26.0). Driver License & ID Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Tide Q Link is free to download; Driver License & ID Scanner costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Q Link ships an update every 2 months, Driver License & ID Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Tide Q Link versus Driver License & ID Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide Q LinkDriver License & ID Scanner
PriceFree — better$19.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInGee Information Co., Ltd.Maciej Bis

In-app purchases

None

Tide Q Link

No in-app purchases

None

Driver License & ID Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tide Q Link free?
Tide Q Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Driver License & ID Scanner free?
Driver License & ID Scanner costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tide Q Link or Driver License & ID Scanner have ads?
Neither Tide Q Link nor Driver License & ID Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tide Q Link or Driver License & ID Scanner?
Tide Q Link ships an update every 2 months, and Driver License & ID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tide Q Link was updated on October 12, 2026 and Driver License & ID Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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