Comparison

My Verisure vs Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

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

Head to head
About

My Verisure

Manage your Verisure smart alarm system remotely. Monitor your home's security, arm or disarm your system, and receive alerts. Requires an existing Verisure account and compatible alarm.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control
  • System monitoring
  • Security alerts
  • Tablet version available
  • Verisure Technology security
Features
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Notes: -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have a Verisure Smart Alarm installed, you will only have to download and install the application. To start using it you will need a “username” and a “password” which you will be able to obtain on our or by calling our Customer Services line -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have another device installed, or you do not know if your device is compatible with this application, call our Customer Services line and we will give you all of the information. -If you are still not a customer of Verisure and you want to receive more information, you can contact us on our website or by calling. All of the products and applications used to control your alarm have the most stringent security systems thanks to the Verisure Technology which is exclusive to Securitas Direct. And additionally NEW VERSION FOR TABLETS! At Verisure we continue to look after your security, 24 hours a day.

About

Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

This utility app automatically extracts biometric data from documents for use in an IOL Calculator. It streamlines data entry by scanning and uploading documents, requiring user verification for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Automatic biometric data extraction
  • Document scanning and upload
  • Streamlined data entry
  • IOL Calculator integration
  • User verification required
Features
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The Biometry Scanner app extracts data from biometry prints automatically for use in the IOL Calculator. Configure once, upload documents, enter automatically. No calculations are ever made inside this app. The sole purpose of this app is automatic data entry. The scanner may make mistakes so double verification by the user is required.

Screenshots

My Verisure4 screens
Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: My Verisure at none against Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)'s shown. My Verisure also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 7). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Verisure has 1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Verisure ships an update every 9 days, Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Verisure versus Biometry Scanner (IOL Power): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy VerisureBiometry Scanner (IOL Power)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSecuritas DirectOcuMetric Innovations LTD

Customer experience

My Verisure

All ratings1,034 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.7%

Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Verisure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Camera not working
  • Routine scheduling problems
  • Sync issues between app and alarm system

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom arming modes
  • Push notifications for all alarm events
  • Improved camera integration
  • Better multi-property management

Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Verisure

No in-app purchases

None

Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Verisure free?
My Verisure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) free?
Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Verisure or Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)?
Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) is rated higher. My Verisure averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do My Verisure or Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) have ads?
Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) shows ads; My Verisure does not.
Which is updated more often, My Verisure or Biometry Scanner (IOL Power)?
My Verisure ships an update every 9 days, and Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) every 9 months. Most recently, My Verisure was updated on November 11, 2026 and Biometry Scanner (IOL Power) on November 5, 2026.

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