BPI iMatch vs iPass Showcase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BPI iMatch
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Scan and verify ID documents, fingerprints, ID Contact chips and ID RFID chips. Please note that the BPI app can only be used in combination with the BPI iMatch ID reader (connected over Bluetooth).
iPass Showcase
This app scans and verifies various identity documents like passports, IDs, and driver's licenses. It offers features like face matching, liveness checks, and offline processing for enhanced privacy. It can also read data from RFID chips and barcodes on supported documents.
- Document scanning and verification
- Face matching and liveness check
- Offline processing for privacy
- RFID/NFC chip reading
- 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Support for multiple languages
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iPass is a powerful document scanner app for your iPhone. It automatically detects, reads, and verifies various identity documents, including: Passports ID cards Visas Driver's licenses And more! iPass works offline, so you don't need an internet connection. It also offers features like: Face matching: Compare the document photo to your live image. Liveness check: Ensure the person presenting the document is real. Multiple language support: Scan documents in over 70 languages. Offline processing: All data stays on your device for maximum privacy. RFID (NFC): Reads data from embedded chips in electronic passports (ePassports), electronic identity cards (eIDs), and electronic driving licenses (eDLs). Supports various authentication protocols: Basic Access Control (BAC), Password Authentication with Cryptographic Encapsulation (PACE), Extended Access Control (EAC), and Secure Access Control (SAC). Performs automatic chip authentication (v1 & v2), terminal authentication (v1 & v2), and both active and passive liveness checks. Fully compliant with international standards: ICAO 9303 for ePassports, ISO 18013 for identification cards, and BSI TR-03105 Part 5.1 & 5.2 for eDLs. Barcodes: Reads both 1D and 2D barcodes (e.g., PDF417, QR Code, Aztec Code). Automatically parses barcode data and associates it with specific fields based on document templates. Supports the AAMVA data format for driver's licenses and IDs issued in the US and Canada, as well as IATA barcodes used on boarding passes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iPass Showcase at every 2 weeks against BPI iMatch's every 3 months. 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.
BPI iMatch ships an update every 3 months, iPass Showcase every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BPI iMatch | iPass Showcase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BPI Services B.V. | Yazan Al-Qasem |
In-app purchases
BPI iMatch
No in-app purchases
iPass Showcase
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BPI iMatch free?
Is iPass Showcase free?
Do BPI iMatch or iPass Showcase have ads?
Which is updated more often, BPI iMatch or iPass Showcase?
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