ICAO Reader vs mDL ID Wallet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICAO Reader
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Scytales ICAO Reader can read ePassports and ID cards.
mDL ID Wallet
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This is a voluntary, secure, and digital version of your identification credentials, stored in a mobile app. Since this technology is still emerging, users should continue carrying their physical ID, as not all entities can verify digital credentials yet. The wallet allows you to store and present official digital IDs while giving you control over what information you share. Unlike traditional physical IDs, you can selectively disclose data to businesses and organizations Designed for convenience and privacy, the mDL ID Wallet ensures that no data leaves your device without consent, and no entity can track your usage. It enhances security by providing businesses and verifiers with a high level of assurance that credentials are genuine and unaltered, reducing fraud and identity theft.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: mDL ID Wallet at monthly against ICAO Reader's every 5 months. mDL ID Wallet also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ICAO Reader ships an update every 5 months, mDL ID Wallet monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ICAO Reader | mDL ID Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scytales AB | Trential Technologies Private Limited |
In-app purchases
ICAO Reader
No in-app purchases
mDL ID Wallet
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ICAO Reader free?
Is mDL ID Wallet free?
Do ICAO Reader or mDL ID Wallet have ads?
Which is updated more often, ICAO Reader or mDL ID Wallet?
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