Comparison

iD Reader UA vs Regula IDV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: • Passport of the Citizen of Ukraine (ID card); • Passport of the Citizen of Ukraine for traveling abroad; • Permanent residence permit; • Temporary residence permit; • Crew member certificate. For Passports of the Citizen of Ukraine (ID cards), Permanent residence permits, and Temporary residence permits, the following features are available: • Reading data using CAN, PIN1 and PIN2; • Changing PIN1, PIN2, and their respective PUK1, PUK2; • Unlocking PIN1, PIN2 using PUK1, PUK2; • 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: • Reading data using the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ); • 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. • 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) • 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 Privacy Policy: http://is.gd/UNdmrx

About

Regula IDV

This platform streamlines identity verification and management for businesses. It automates onboarding, ensures compliance, and provides flexible workflow orchestration for the entire identity lifecycle.

Highlights
  • Automated onboarding
  • Identity lifecycle management
  • Workflow orchestration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Document and biometric verification
  • Single-vendor solution
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Verify. Manage. Orchestrate. Comply. - All in One Platform. Regula Identity Verification (IDV) Platform is a comprehensive orchestration solution for the entire identity lifecycle management within customer authentication workflows. Onboarding: Complete document and biometric verification in seconds for a seamless user experience. Identity management: Maintain full control over every identity while protecting customer data. Orchestration: Create and automate tailored workflows across every stage of the user journey with maximum/ultimate flexibility. Compliance: Effortlessly adhere to regulations across multiple jurisdictions with robust, built-in compliance capabilities. Single-vendor solution: Reduce complexity with one provider covering all your verification needs - software and hardware for trusted identity verification. It combines identity document validation, biometric checks, and user verification into a unified, automated solution. The platform is tailored to support any document type and any device, ensuring a smooth and scalable identity verification in various scenarios.

Screenshots

iD Reader UA4 screens
Regula IDV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regula IDV at none against iD Reader UA's 4. iD Reader UA's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iD Reader UA ships an update every 10 days, Regula IDV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iD Reader UA versus Regula IDV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriD Reader UARegula IDV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLCRegula Forensics Inc.

Customer experience

iD Reader UA

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Regula IDV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Regula IDV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iD Reader UA free?
iD Reader UA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regula IDV free?
Regula IDV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iD Reader UA or Regula IDV have ads?
Neither iD Reader UA nor Regula IDV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iD Reader UA or Regula IDV?
iD Reader UA ships an update every 10 days, and Regula IDV monthly. Most recently, iD Reader UA was updated on October 14, 2026 and Regula IDV on September 25, 2026.

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