PDS vs ME Passport
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDS
Scan PDS-enabled codes on print materials to instantly view verified source and origin data on your device. Offers both online and offline verification for field or remote use. Developed by a print technology solutions provider.
- Scan PDS enabled codes
- Display verified source/origin data
- Online verification
- Offline verification
- Intuitive user interface
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Simply scan PDS enabled code on any print surface and follow prompts to display verified source/origin data on your device. It has a simple and intuitive user friendly interface as well as ONLINE and OFFLINE verification capabilities which is handy when verifying in the field or remotely. KG Arjis Ltd is a solutions provider in process and print technology.
ME Passport
This app securely stores and manages compliance information for health and social care workers. It streamlines the recruitment process by centralizing essential checks and reducing paperwork.
- Digital compliance management
- Secure document storage
- Faster recruitment process
- Identity verification
- DBS checks
- Employment history tracking
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ME Passport is a digital compliance app for health and social care workers. It keeps all your compliance information secure and in one place, speeding up the recruitment process for all involved. At the moment it takes on average 16 weeks after a care worker or health professional is offered a job before they start work. This is due to all the necessary checks needed to ensure you are compliant and validated. With ME Passport everyone benefits from: • A faster, more efficient recruitment process • A safe, secure system that can be accessed anywhere • Greater accuracy on all compliance information held • A reduction in unnecessary paperwork • Increased capacity in the market Our ME Passport checks include: • Identity verification • Right to work • DBS • Employment history • References • Training Brought to you from My Employment Ltd. In partnership with Digidentity and the Post Office.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDS at 12.0 against ME Passport's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PDS ships an update every 2 months, ME Passport every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDS | ME Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KG Arjis UK Ltd | My Employment Ltd |
Customer experience
PDS
ME Passport
In-app purchases
PDS
No in-app purchases
ME Passport
No in-app purchases









