Aila SoftScan vs MRZ
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.
MRZ
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aila SoftScan at none against MRZ's 4. MRZ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days 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. MRZ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Aila SoftScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aila SoftScan ships an update every 3 months, MRZ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aila SoftScan | MRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Aila Technologies, Inc. | Juan Camilo Marin Ochoa |
In-app purchases
Aila SoftScan
No in-app purchases
MRZ
- 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









