Mobile ID Verify vs ID Scanner
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/
ID Scanner
Instantly verify guest ages and document validity using your iPhone camera. This tool is designed for venues like bars and clubs to quickly check IDs, manage guest lists, and ensure compliance. It offers private, on-device scanning with optional Pro features for unlimited use.
- Instant age verification with color-coded results
- Reads driver licenses, ID cards, and passports
- Manages VIP and banned guest lists
- Private, on-device data storage
- Sound and haptic alerts for scans
- Unlimited scans with Pro subscription
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Check IDs at your door in seconds, straight from your iPhone. ID Scanner reads a driver license, ID card, or passport with your camera and instantly shows you who the guest is, how old they are, and whether the document is valid. No expensive hardware, no guesswork. Built for bars, nightclubs, lounges, restaurants, dispensaries, and events. Whether you are a bouncer, door host, bartender, security lead, manager, or owner, you get fast, reliable age checks that keep the line moving and your venue protected. VERIFY AGE INSTANTLY A clear, color coded result the moment you scan, with sound and haptic alerts. READ REAL DOCUMENTS Scan the PDF417 barcode on driver licenses and the machine readable zone on ID cards and passports. MANAGE VIP AND BANNED GUESTS Keep VIP, banned, and custom lists for your venue with instant matching. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything you scan stays on your device. No guest data is uploaded to our servers. ID Scanner is free with one scan per day. ID Scanner Pro is an auto renewable subscription, weekly or yearly, with unlimited scans, lists, and analytics. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://scannerid.net/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://scannerid.net/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ID Scanner at every 10 days against Mobile ID Verify's every 3 months. Mobile ID Verify's advantage is ratings volume (248 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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. Mobile ID Verify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and ID Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mobile ID Verify against 4.5 for ID Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile ID Verify has 248 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mobile ID Verify ships an update every 3 months, ID Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile ID Verify | ID Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (248 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 1.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 248 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Idemia Poland R&D Sp. z o.o. | Sahan Kara |
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Mobile ID Verify
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In-app purchases
Mobile ID Verify
- Premium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
ID Scanner
- Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
- Pro Weekly$8.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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- Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$99.99
- Pro Lifetime$119.99
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