Comparison

VerifiO vs VDS Verify

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

Head to head
About

VerifiO

Features
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VerifiO let you validate a visible digital seal (VDS) issued on a printed document to guarantee its authenticity, even once it’s been printed. Compatible with VDS issued by Notarius and its partners. To validate a VDS code, use the "Scan" menu to center the camera on the code in order to get a clear and optimal size image.

About

VDS Verify

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VDS Verify helps you quickly scan and verify Visible Digital Seals (VDS) directly from your phone. The app reads QR codes and DataMatrix codes, then decodes and verifies the content so you can review it in a clear, human-readable format. Key features: β€’ Instant camera-based scanning β€’ Signature authenticity verification β€’ Security details display (issuer, certificate, validity dates, compliance) β€’ Structured, easy-to-read document data β€’ Optional local scan history with pin and delete actions β€’ Result sharing as JSON or PDF β€’ Advanced mode for technical/empty fields β€’ French and English interface β€’ Light and dark theme support Supported formats: β€’ VDS according to ISO 22376:2023 β€’ VDS according to AFNOR XP Z42-105 β€’ 2D-DOC according to the ANTS specification Privacy: β€’ Scanned data is not permanently stored β€’ No unnecessary data retention β€’ Verification is securely processed through our API VDS Verify is built for professionals and organizations that need fast, reliable checks of electronically sealed documents.

Screenshots

VerifiO3 screens
VDS Verify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VerifiO at 11.0 against VDS Verify's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VerifiO ships an update every 2 months, VDS Verify every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
VerifiO versus VDS Verify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerifiOVDS Verify
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotariusStelau

In-app purchases

None

VerifiO

No in-app purchases

None

VDS Verify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VerifiO free?
VerifiO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VDS Verify free?
VDS Verify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VerifiO or VDS Verify have ads?
Neither VerifiO nor VDS Verify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VerifiO or VDS Verify?
VerifiO ships an update every 2 months, and VDS Verify every 5 weeks. Most recently, VerifiO was updated on September 26, 2026 and VDS Verify on September 17, 2026.

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