Comparison

MRZ Scanner PRO vs Turasistan Reader

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

Head to head
About

MRZ Scanner PRO

Features
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Machine-readable zone (MRZ) scanner app! MRZ scanner works in real-time, locally on a device, without the need of an internet connection. Since the scan happens right on the device, the data never leaves your device unless you want it to. All processing takes place on your device. This means the results never pass any external servers. MRZ scanner has the fastest decoding time on the market paired with the highest accuracy. Fields that don't have checksum digit from the MRZ can manually be checked and updated to avoid rescanning. The PRO version allows for unlimited history and ad free experience, as well as a way to POST your data to an URL of your choosing to allow for further data processing.

About

Turasistan Reader

This app uses OCR and NFC technology to scan passports and ID cards, automatically extracting details. It integrates with a travel platform to streamline guest registration and allows uploading existing photos for processing.

Highlights
  • Passport and ID card scanning via OCR
  • NFC chip reading with biometric photo extraction
  • Gallery upload for document scanning
  • Instant data transfer to Turasistan
  • Guest registration with package and room type selection
  • Modern and intuitive interface
Features
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Turasistan Reader is a professional passport and ID card scanner built for tour operators and travel agencies. It integrates directly with the Turasistan platform, streamlining your guest registration process and eliminating manual data entry. Point your camera at a passport or ID card and let OCR technology extract all the details automatically. For NFC-enabled documents, simply hold your phone near the document β€” the chip data and biometric photo are read instantly. This release is a complete rebuild. The redesigned interface is modern and intuitive, so your staff can get up and running in minutes. You can also upload previously taken document photos from your gallery for OCR processing β€” no need to retake photos every time. Key features: Passport and ID card scanning via OCR NFC chip reading with biometric photo extraction Gallery upload for document scanning Instant data transfer to Turasistan Guest registration with package and room type selection Turkish and English language support Completely redesigned modern interface Turasistan Reader is designed for use by travel agencies operating on the Turasistan platform.

Screenshots

MRZ Scanner PRO2 screens
Turasistan Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Turasistan Reader at Free against MRZ Scanner PRO's $5.99. Turasistan Reader also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). MRZ Scanner PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Turasistan Reader is free to download; MRZ Scanner PRO costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MRZ Scanner PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, Turasistan Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
MRZ Scanner PRO versus Turasistan Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRZ Scanner PROTurasistan Reader
Price$5.99Free β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdamantusSanalogi Bilişim A.Ş.

In-app purchases

None

MRZ Scanner PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Turasistan Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MRZ Scanner PRO free?
MRZ Scanner PRO costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turasistan Reader free?
Turasistan Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MRZ Scanner PRO or Turasistan Reader have ads?
Neither MRZ Scanner PRO nor Turasistan Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MRZ Scanner PRO or Turasistan Reader?
MRZ Scanner PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Turasistan Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, MRZ Scanner PRO was updated on October 26, 2026 and Turasistan Reader on October 29, 2026.

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