Comparison

ICAO Reader vs SpruceKit Showcase

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

Head to head

ICAO Document Reader

About

ICAO Reader

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Scytales ICAO Reader can read ePassports and ID cards.

About

SpruceKit Showcase

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The SpruceKit Showcase app is a reference implementation of a lightweight wallet and verifier for individuals to manage verifiable data in a private, secure way on their phones. Designed with modularity and customization in mind, the SpruceKit Showcase app provides a "floor model" wallet and verifier application that can serve as a companion to Credible, SpruceID's tool for issuers to manage verifiable digital credentials. The app showcases the key features of the SpruceKit open-source libraries and the integration possibilities for both new and existing systems.

Screenshots

ICAO Reader2 screens

SpruceKit Showcase3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpruceKit Showcase at fortnightly against ICAO Reader's every 5 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICAO Reader ships an update every 5 months, SpruceKit Showcase fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

ICAO Reader versus SpruceKit Showcase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ICAO Reader	SpruceKit Showcase
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone
Requires iOS	17.6	16.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	99 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Scytales AB	Spruce Systems, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ICAO Reader

No in-app purchases

None

SpruceKit Showcase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ICAO Reader free?

ICAO Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SpruceKit Showcase free?

SpruceKit Showcase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do ICAO Reader or SpruceKit Showcase have ads?

Neither ICAO Reader nor SpruceKit Showcase shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ICAO Reader or SpruceKit Showcase?

ICAO Reader ships an update every 5 months, and SpruceKit Showcase fortnightly. Most recently, ICAO Reader was updated on September 12, 2026 and SpruceKit Showcase on September 12, 2026.