Comparison

iD Reader UA vs idMax SDK

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

Head to head
About

iD Reader UA

This app uses your phone's NFC module to read and verify data from various Ukrainian identification documents. It allows for PIN management, unlocking, and saving read data as PDF files. An optional Pro version unlocks all document types and PDF export.

Highlights
  • Read Ukrainian ID cards via NFC
  • Verify passport and residence permits
  • Manage PINs and PUKs
  • Save document data as PDF
  • Supports traveling abroad passports
  • Supports crew member certificates
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Welcome to the IDReader UA mobile app! With this app, using the phone’s NFC module, you can read and verify data from the following documents: β€’ Passport of the Citizen of Ukraine (ID card); β€’ Passport of the Citizen of Ukraine for traveling abroad; β€’ Permanent residence permit; β€’ Temporary residence permit; β€’ Crew member certificate. For Passports of the Citizen of Ukraine (ID cards), Permanent residence permits, and Temporary residence permits, the following features are available: β€’ Reading data using CAN, PIN1 and PIN2; β€’ Changing PIN1, PIN2, and their respective PUK1, PUK2; β€’ Unlocking PIN1, PIN2 using PUK1, PUK2; β€’ Saving the read-out data as a PDF file. For Passports of the Citizen of Ukraine for traveling abroad and Crew member certificates, the following features are available: β€’ Reading data using the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ); β€’ Saving the read-out data as a PDF file. The app is available in two languages: Ukrainian and English. The language is automatically selected depending on the phone’s settings. Pro version Upgrade to Pro version and unlock all types documents for scan and export of results to PDF document. β€’ Choose from different subscription options. Our subscription options are: 1 Month ($2.99), 3 Months ($5.99), 6 Months ($9.99) and 1 Yesr ($14.99) β€’ Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription during the free trial period. Terms of Service: http://is.gd/Ix2OJ3 PrivacyΒ Policy: http://is.gd/UNdmrx

About

idMax SDK

Features
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idMax SDK app is a showcase for a secure, on-premise SDK for scanning ID cards, credit cards, and other documents with high speed and precision. The software not only scans text data, but also extracts barcodes, face photos, signatures, and other graphical zones. The app demonstrates how to improve user experience in identity verification, ID photo and selfie comparison, and many other use cases. idMax SDK supports about 3000 document types issued by 210+ territories in more than 100 languages. The SDK scans ID cards and residence permits, international passports, driver's licenses, visas, and other travel- and residence-related documents issued by countries of the European Union, South, Central, and North America, Australia, Oceania, and New Zealand, the Middle East and Far East, other Asian countries, and Africa. idMax SDK app does NOT transfer, save, or store the extracted data β€” the recognition process runs entirely in the local RAM of the device. The app does NOT require internet access.

Screenshots

iD Reader UA4 screens
idMax SDK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: idMax SDK at none against iD Reader UA's 4. iD Reader UA's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. iD Reader UA sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. idMax SDK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iD Reader UA ships an update every 10 days, idMax SDK every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
iD Reader UA versus idMax SDK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriD Reader UAidMax SDK
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLCOCR Solutions, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iD Reader UA

Subscriptions4
  • Pro version app on month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro version app on quarter7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Pro version app on half year7 Days trial$9.996 Months
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  • Pro version app on year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

idMax SDK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iD Reader UA free?
iD Reader UA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is idMax SDK free?
idMax SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iD Reader UA or idMax SDK have ads?
Neither iD Reader UA nor idMax SDK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iD Reader UA or idMax SDK?
iD Reader UA ships an update every 10 days, and idMax SDK every 3 months. Most recently, iD Reader UA was updated on October 14, 2026 and idMax SDK on September 19, 2026.

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