UNHCR Verify Plus vs Seed Return
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UNHCR Verify Plus
This utility app allows government authorities and NGOs to instantly verify the authenticity of UNHCR-issued ID documents for refugees and asylum seekers. It uses QR code scanning for automatic verification, even offline, and requires user sign-in.
- Verify UNHCR ID documents
- QR code scanning
- Automatic verification
- Offline functionality
- User-friendly interface
- Secure sign-in
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UNHCR Verify Plus is a free mobile app that enables you to verify the authenticity of ID documents issued by UNHCR or it's partners to refugees and asylum seekers. The verification is performed automatically thanks to the QR code that is printed on the ID document. This app is intended for use by government authorities and NGOs who are engaged with UNHCR on refugee protection and assistance work. The app is easy to use thanks to its user-friendly interface. It can be used with or without an internet connection. To use the app, you must sign-in with your social network account, private email or UNHCR corporate email. The verification requires that you have an ID document at hand to be able to scan its QR code.
Seed Return
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Seed Return at monthly against UNHCR Verify Plus's every 6 months. Seed Return also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UNHCR Verify Plus ships an update every 6 months, Seed Return monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UNHCR Verify Plus | Seed Return |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | GROWMARK, Inc. |
In-app purchases
UNHCR Verify Plus
No in-app purchases
Seed Return
No in-app purchases
