Aila SoftScan vs ID Age Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aila SoftScan
This app provides accurate barcode and passport MRZ scanning for iOS devices. It works reliably in various lighting conditions and integrates with other applications.
- Barcode scanning (1D and 2D)
- Passport MRZ capture
- High-performance in various conditions
- Seamless iOS integration
- Precision and reliability
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Aila's SoftScan offers a seamless solution for barcode scanning that integrates effortlessly with any iOS application on all Apple iOS devices. Aila's SoftScan is designed to accurately capture passport MRZs as well as 1D and 2D barcodes, regardless of the surrounding conditions. Whether you're in a bustling airport or a dimly lit venue, SoftScan ensures high-performance scanning with precision and reliability. Experience the ease of use and versatility that comes with SoftScan, transforming the way you handle barcode and MRZ data in your applications.
ID Age Check
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This application enables automated age control of individuals, by optical decoding of their ICAO-compliant identity documents. It's very easy to use - Launch the application - Scan identity document - View results Features of the free version - Use limited to 10 scans Premium version features - Unlimited number of scans - Unlimited scan count - Color display by age (child red, teen yellow, adult green) - First name - First name - Country of origin - Date of birth - Gender - Document number - Manual flash activation Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aila SoftScan at none against ID Age Check's 2. ID Age Check's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ID Age Check sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Aila SoftScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aila SoftScan ships an update every 3 months, ID Age Check daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aila SoftScan | ID Age Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aila Technologies, Inc. | Icare Institut |
In-app purchases
Aila SoftScan
No in-app purchases
ID Age Check
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual$11.991 Year
