Mobile ID Verify vs TruAge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
TruAge
A secure digital ID for age-restricted purchases, offering a faster and safer alternative to traditional IDs. It verifies your age without exposing personal information, ensuring privacy.
- Secure digital ID
- Age-restricted purchases
- Faster checkout
- Protects personal data
- Encrypted ID token
- QR code scanning
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TruAge is your secure digital ID for making age-restricted purchases. Currently accepted at limited retail locations. As new locations are added in early 2024, check for updates to see where TruAge is accepted: https://www.mytruage.org/ Let’s face it—the old-school method of getting carded has its challenges. Searching your wallet or purse for your ID is a pain, especially when you’re in a hurry and your phone is easily within reach. Plus, you shouldn’t have to put your privacy at risk. The TruAge app gives you a faster, safer way to prove your age at checkout, while keeping your personal information secure. Here’s how it works: Quickly scan and go — After a cashier scans your unique QR code in the app, TruAge confirms you’re good to go. They don’t need to manually review your driver’s license or enter your DOB. Protect your data — TruAge only looks at the four data points that verify your legal age, unlike other ID scanning systems that can expose up to 33+ pieces of personally identifiable information (PII), including your full name, address, height, weight, and height. Keep it private — TruAge never stores or shares personal details. An encrypted ID token ensures that purchases can’t be tracked or tied to your name.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TruAge at 5.0 against Mobile ID Verify's 4.5. TruAge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Mobile ID Verify's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Mobile ID Verify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. TruAge asks for nothing beyond the download.
TruAge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile ID Verify has 247 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mobile ID Verify ships an update every 3 months, TruAge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile ID Verify | TruAge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (247 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 1.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 247 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Idemia Poland R&D Sp. z o.o. | TruAge Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
Mobile ID Verify
TruAge
In-app purchases
Mobile ID Verify
- Premium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
TruAge
No in-app purchases
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