Comparison

MRZ Scanner PRO vs VisoGo (eID document reader)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

VisoGo (eID document reader)

Features
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This app securely reads the NFC chip (CHIP) embedded in electronic identity documents such as passports, ID cards, and residence permits. By simply holding the document near the phone, the app extracts personal data (like name, date of birth, nationality) and biometric data (such as the holder's photo) directly from the contactless chip, ensuring fast, accurate, and secure identity verification.

Screenshots

MRZ Scanner PRO4 screens
VisoGo (eID document reader)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VisoGo (eID document reader) at Free against MRZ Scanner PRO's $5.99. MRZ Scanner PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

VisoGo (eID document 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, VisoGo (eID document reader) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
MRZ Scanner PRO versus VisoGo (eID document reader): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRZ Scanner PROVisoGo (eID document reader)
Price$5.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks โ€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdamantus DOOIncert

In-app purchases

None

MRZ Scanner PRO

No in-app purchases

None

VisoGo (eID document reader)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MRZ Scanner PRO free?
MRZ Scanner PRO costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VisoGo (eID document reader) free?
VisoGo (eID document reader) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MRZ Scanner PRO or VisoGo (eID document reader) have ads?
Neither MRZ Scanner PRO nor VisoGo (eID document reader) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MRZ Scanner PRO or VisoGo (eID document reader)?
MRZ Scanner PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and VisoGo (eID document reader) every 6 months. Most recently, MRZ Scanner PRO was updated on October 9, 2026 and VisoGo (eID document reader) on October 5, 2026.

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