PXLBeam MRZ vs VDSeal Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PXLBeam MRZ
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The PXLBeam MRZ is one of the fastest tools that shows just how fast MRZ data (Passport-, ID-, Drivers License-Information) can be captured and made ready for further processing. Our MRZ solution can be easily integrated with other applications requiring quick, user friendly and seamless MRZ data processing. Key Features: -Instant detection & extraction of MRZ data -One of the fastest & most accurate MRZ readers -Highly accurate -Global Passport & Driving License support -Easy to use -Live user guidance for best results -Works Offline in both landscape and portrait mode Supported devices: - Full performance on iPhone 5 and later - Full performance on iPad Air and later
VDSeal Reader
This application verifies visual digital seals (VDS) found on normalized barcodes. It supports various 2D-Doc barcode specifications and the VDS standard, ensuring the authenticity of digital signatures.
- Verifies visual digital seals (VDS)
- Supports 2D-Doc barcodes up to version 3
- Handles VDS standard up to version 4
- Verifies digital signatures on barcodes
- Reads normalized barcodes
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VDSeal Reader is a visual digital seal (VDS) verification application of a normalized barcode secured with a digital signature. The current version of VDSeal Reader verifies all 2D-Doc barcodes as defined by the specifications published by the National Agency for Secure Identity Documents (https://ants.gouv.fr/Les-solutions/2D-Doc) up to version 3. It also takes into account the specifications currently undergoing normalization by the French Association for NORmalization, of the VDS standard as defined by the Visual Digital Seal International Council (https://aigcev.org/) up to version 4.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PXLBeam MRZ at 8.1 against VDSeal Reader's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PXLBeam MRZ | VDSeal Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PXL Vision AG | Lex Persona |
In-app purchases
PXLBeam MRZ
No in-app purchases
VDSeal Reader
No in-app purchases
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