Contribute vs iPass Showcase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contribute
This app scans US and Canadian IDs, collecting customer information for business analytics. It helps manage premises, understand customers through data, and generate reports for various industries like event marketing and visitor management.
- Scans US/Canadian IDs
- Customer data collection
- Online dashboard analytics
- Visitor management
- Age verification
- Customizable alerts
- Group management (VIP, Blacklist)
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VeriScan Online – This powerful cloud-based application scans any type of US or Canadian ID, including driver’s license, military ID, Common Access Card, gun/fishing permit, or Canadian health card, and collects all of the information into an online dashboard, so you can better manage your premises and understand your customers. It is a tool that provides customer analytics. VeriScan Online’s cloud computing enables users to scan the ID and store the information remotely. With cloud-computing power, you can scan IDs from multiple locations and aggregate the data into one place. VeriScan Online is utilized across many different industries for uses such as visitor management, age verification, customer data collection for event marketing, etc., sharing banned lists, alert lists, and generating sophisticated reports across all of your devices and locations. Our software comes equipped with a sophisticated online dashboard providing statistics and demographic information, including the number of new vs. returning visitors you have, the number of times they have visited your establishment, the geographical areas where your visitors are coming from, and more. DO NOT UPDATE IF YOU USE HONEYWELL CAPTUVO SCANNER for iPod 4 unless you already updated your firmware to v1.6 Call us if you have any questions ! NOTE: In order to scan IDs VeriScan Online can utilize a build-in camera(iPhone and iPad). However, for quick high volume scanning it is recommended to have a COMPATIBLE THIRD PARTY HARDWARE (SCANNER), PURCHASED SEPARATELY, SEE BELOW. List of Key Features: -Reads Government issued Driver's Licenses and other IDs from USA and Canada -Reliable Age Verification/ID Expiration -Add Picture to a scan -Collects customers' info such as name, gender and mailing address -Creates log with exact time stamp information -Groups Manager (VIP, Black list, etc) -Multi scan Alert -Email/SMS alerts triggered by ID scans -Capture additional data such as Phone, Email, Comments -Instantly displays Statistics -Adjustable Valid Age -Color message and sound alerts -Easy to use intuitive interface -Manual ID capture -24/7/365 access to ID scanning data via Web-based Information management system Just slide an ID (such as USA issued Driver's license or State ID) and you will see Name of the Person, DOB, Address, ID Expiration date, Age and assigned group (if any assigned). Information from IDs will be saved to a cloud-based database, where detail reports are available in real-time. Captured data allows precise customer analysis by age groups, by ZIP code, by gender, time of visit, ability to create accurate mailing lists, upload to external databases and much more. Hardware compatibility list: - iMag by IDTech for iPhones and iPod Touch - iMag Pro by IDTech Magnetic stripe reader for iPhones/iPads/iPod Touch 30 pin - iMag Pro II by IDTech Magnetic stripe reader for iPhones/iPads/iPod Touch 8 pin Lightening port - UniMag, Mobile MagStripe Reader for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad - UniMag Pro, Mobile MagStripe Reader for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad - Honeywell Captuvo SL22, SL 42, SL62 1D/2D barcode scanner/Magnetic stripe reader - Linea-Pro iPhone/iPod Touch portable Barcode Scanner - Magnetic stripe reader - Linea-Pro 4 iPhone/iPod Touch portable 2D Barcode (PDF417) Scanner & Magnetic stripe reader - Linea-Pro 5 iPhone/iPod Touch portable 2D Barcode (PDF417) Scanner & Magnetic stripe reader - Infinea Tab all models - KoamTac KDC300i/KDC350M/KDC350iM barcode reader / data collector - KoamTac KDC415i/KDC425/KDC425i barcode reader / data collector - KoamTac 30i barcode reader / data collector Visit IDScan.net web-site for more ID Scanning solutions and information: http://www.IDScan.net
iPass Showcase
This app scans and verifies various identity documents like passports, IDs, and driver's licenses. It offers features like face matching, liveness checks, and offline processing for enhanced privacy. It can also read data from RFID chips and barcodes on supported documents.
- Document scanning and verification
- Face matching and liveness check
- Offline processing for privacy
- RFID/NFC chip reading
- 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Support for multiple languages
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iPass is a powerful document scanner app for your iPhone. It automatically detects, reads, and verifies various identity documents, including: Passports ID cards Visas Driver's licenses And more! iPass works offline, so you don't need an internet connection. It also offers features like: Face matching: Compare the document photo to your live image. Liveness check: Ensure the person presenting the document is real. Multiple language support: Scan documents in over 70 languages. Offline processing: All data stays on your device for maximum privacy. RFID (NFC): Reads data from embedded chips in electronic passports (ePassports), electronic identity cards (eIDs), and electronic driving licenses (eDLs). Supports various authentication protocols: Basic Access Control (BAC), Password Authentication with Cryptographic Encapsulation (PACE), Extended Access Control (EAC), and Secure Access Control (SAC). Performs automatic chip authentication (v1 & v2), terminal authentication (v1 & v2), and both active and passive liveness checks. Fully compliant with international standards: ICAO 9303 for ePassports, ISO 18013 for identification cards, and BSI TR-03105 Part 5.1 & 5.2 for eDLs. Barcodes: Reads both 1D and 2D barcodes (e.g., PDF417, QR Code, Aztec Code). Automatically parses barcode data and associates it with specific fields based on document templates. Supports the AAMVA data format for driver's licenses and IDs issued in the US and Canada, as well as IATA barcodes used on boarding passes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Contribute at 5.0 against iPass Showcase's 1.0. Contribute also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). iPass Showcase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Contribute sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iPass Showcase asks for nothing beyond the download.
Contribute holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Contribute ships an update every 3 months, iPass Showcase every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contribute | iPass Showcase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDScan.net, Inc. | Yazan Al-Qasem |
Customer experience
Contribute
iPass Showcase
In-app purchases
Contribute
- Enable Offline Groups recordsFree
- Unlimited Camera Scans$39.99
iPass Showcase
No in-app purchases









