Comparison

Mobile ID Verify vs Biometric Passport Reader

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

Head to head
About

Mobile ID Verify

Scan and verify digital identity credentials like mobile driver's licenses and state-issued mobile IDs. Businesses can use this app to quickly check digital IDs and display relevant identity information to support transactions with consumers. Data is deleted after each scan, ensuring privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan and verify digital Mobile ID (mID/mDL)
  • Scan US State-issued IDs (DL and ID)
  • Contactless scanning
  • Age verification for regulatory needs
  • Offline scanning via Bluetooth
  • ISO-18013 standard adherence
Features
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Mobile ID Verify by IDEMIA scans and verifies digital identity credentials such as mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) and state-issued Mobile IDs (mID) as well scans US State-issued IDs (DL and ID). The Mobile ID Verify app is used by businesses and relying parties to check digital IDs and display relevant identity information in a convenient and organized fashion to support transactions with consumers. How it works: 1. When ready to scan an ID, open the app and click the button “I'm ready to scan”. 2. Hover the mobile device camera over a mobile ID digital barcode or the QR Code. 3. Once the ID has been scanned, identity information will be displayed for review. 4. Results can be dismissed by tapping the “DONE” button. Data is deleted and no data is stored on the verifier’s device. Key Features: * Scan and verify digital Mobile ID (mID/mDL) credentials * Contactless scanning does not require touching consumer phones * Quickly verify the age of a customer via customizable settings to meet regulatory needs (e.g. 18+ for tobacco products or 21+ for liquor) * Scan QR Codes on Mobile IDs to validate authenticity and inspect attributes * Fully offline (device-to-device) scanning and validation with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) data transfer * Adheres to ISO-18013 standard ensuring secure and trusted transactions to help eliminate fraud FAQs Q: What can I do with this App? A: This app can be used to validate the authenticity of a Mobile ID (mID) or Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) so that you have the confidence that the person conducting the transaction is who they say they are. The app operates in a convenient, contactless manner without having to handle physical ID cards. Q: How is an identity verified? A: There are a couple ways to initiate an identity verification. Scanning a PDF417 barcode on a Mobile ID or physical identity card will immediately display the credential’s data, or scanning a QR code on the Mobile ID requests a set of attributes from the Mobile ID. Q: How are verification transactions secured? A: Verification transactions initiated by a QR code scan are 100% secure through the use of device authentication and data encryption giving full trust and assurance that the data received is accurate. Q: Who developed this App? A: Mobile ID Verify was developed by IDEMIA, the #1 issuer of physical driver’s licenses in the U.S. and pioneer of Mobile ID (mID), a government issued digital ID. IDEMIA is the global leader in Augmented Identity, provides a trusted environment enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect, and travel), in the physical as well as the digital space. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Biometric Passport Reader

Scan and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards using your device's camera and NFC. This app provides offline functionality for secure identity verification, remote onboarding, and compliance with KYC/AML regulations.

Highlights
  • Reads biometric chips
  • Scans machine-readable zone
  • Offline functionality
  • Identity verification
  • Remote onboarding
  • KYC/AML compliance
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This app can read and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards. To read a passport or ID: 1) Use the camera to scan the machine readable zone on the data page of your passport or the back of your ID 2) Hold the passport or ID against your device to read the biometric chip 3) The chip information is displayed in the app The app does not require network connection and can be used offline. What is the app used for? For businesses this app is useful for remote onboarding of users and customers, identity verification, and to meet KYC and AML requirements. For compliance and security, nothing beats reading the biometric chip.

Screenshots

Mobile ID Verify4 screens
Biometric Passport Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mobile ID Verify and Biometric Passport Reader both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Biometric Passport Reader's written reviews are positive against 2% of Mobile ID Verify's. Biometric Passport Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Mobile ID Verify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Biometric Passport Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mobile ID Verify against 4.6 for Biometric Passport Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 248 and 229 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 2% of Mobile ID Verify's written reviews are positive against 50% of Biometric Passport Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile ID Verify ships an update every 3 months, Biometric Passport Reader weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mobile ID Verify versus Biometric Passport Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile ID VerifyBiometric Passport Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (248 ratings)4.6 (229 ratings) — better
Positive reviews1.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings248 — better229
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdemia Poland R&D Sp. z o.o.Iris Development AB

Customer experience

Mobile ID Verify

All ratings247 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive1.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative98.2%

Biometric Passport Reader

All ratings220 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%

Bugs and requests

Mobile ID Verify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Biometric Passport Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Nothing happens after scan
  • Info is left blank after scan
  • App stopped working after last update
  • Doesn't scan NFC
  • Doesn't scan passport chip

Requested features

4 requests
  • Copy fields directly from app
  • Dedicated button to copy fields
  • Image download option
  • Add IDs digitally and promote for local store acceptance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile ID Verify

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
None

Biometric Passport Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile ID Verify free?
Mobile ID Verify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Biometric Passport Reader free?
Biometric Passport Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile ID Verify or Biometric Passport Reader?
Biometric Passport Reader is rated higher. Mobile ID Verify averages 4.5 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Biometric Passport Reader averages 4.6 from 229 ratings.
Do Mobile ID Verify or Biometric Passport Reader have ads?
Neither Mobile ID Verify nor Biometric Passport Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile ID Verify or Biometric Passport Reader?
Mobile ID Verify ships an update every 3 months, and Biometric Passport Reader weekly. Most recently, Mobile ID Verify was updated on November 3, 2026 and Biometric Passport Reader on November 3, 2026.

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