Comparison

PXLBeam MRZ vs MRZ

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

Head to head
About

PXLBeam MRZ

This tool rapidly captures and extracts information from machine-readable zones (MRZ) on passports, IDs, and driver's licenses. It offers instant, highly accurate data processing with live user guidance for optimal results. The application works offline and supports global documents on various Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Instant MRZ data detection and extraction
  • Fast and accurate MRZ reading
  • Global passport and driver's license support
  • Live user guidance for optimal capture
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports landscape and portrait modes
Features
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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

About

MRZ

Features
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Scan, validate and export data from passports, ID cards and visas in seconds. The app uses your iPhone or iPad camera to automatically read the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) of travel documents, with professional-grade accuracy and no button pressing required. SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS - Passports (TD3) with NFC chip reading - National ID cards (TD1) - TD2 travel documents - MRV-A and MRV-B visas - Colombian documents without MRZ (legacy ID, driver's license, foreigner ID) via smart OCR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY - Automatic document detection and instant capture once stable - Cryptographic validation of ICAO 9303 checksums (7-3-1 algorithm) - Multi-capture consensus: several photos combined for maximum accuracy - OCR error correction driven by context and checksums (O/0, I/1, S/5…) - NFC reading of electronic passports (BAC/PACE): biometric chip photo and field-by-field comparison against the scanned MRZ - National ID validation for Mexico (CURP), Brazil (CPF), Chile (RUT), Peru (DNI) and Colombia (NUIP) FOR HOTELS AND BUSINESSES — ENTERPRISE PLAN - Group check-in: scan an entire family or group in one session and export them together to your PMS - Customizable export templates: JSON, XML or CSV with the field names your system expects - Encrypted audit log: traceability of every scan and export for guest-registration compliance - Kiosk mode: iPad self-service with your logo and colors, automatic export and PIN-protected exit DATA EXPORT - Configure your own endpoint and receive data and images as JSON + multipart, with documentation built into the app. Ideal for hotels, access control, airlines or any identity-verification system. INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE - Documents from 50+ countries, including all of Latin America and major issuers worldwide - Interface in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese PRIVACY AND SECURITY - All processing happens locally on your device - Data is only sent to the server you configure - Encrypted audit log with the key protected on-device (Keychain) SUBSCRIPTIONS The app works with auto-renewable subscriptions: the Standard plan enables scanning and export; the Enterprise plan adds the hotel and business features and includes a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://faacil.com/privacy-policy Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PXLBeam MRZ3 screens
MRZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PXLBeam MRZ at none against MRZ's 4. PXLBeam MRZ also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MRZ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PXLBeam MRZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PXLBeam MRZ versus MRZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPXLBeam MRZMRZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPXL Vision AGJuan Camilo Marin Ochoa

In-app purchases

None

PXLBeam MRZ

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MRZ

Subscriptions4
  • Mensual3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Enterprise Mensual$49.991 Month
  • Anual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Enterprise Anual$499.991 Year

Questions

Is PXLBeam MRZ free?
PXLBeam MRZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRZ free?
MRZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PXLBeam MRZ or MRZ have ads?
Neither PXLBeam MRZ nor MRZ shows ads.

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