Iris ID vs VisoGo (eID document reader)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Iris ID
This app facilitates secure identity verification by scanning QR codes, passport data, and biometric chips. It uses your device's camera for document scanning and can perform face verification when required.
- QR code scanning for authentication
- Passport and ID card scanning
- Biometric chip reading
- Face verification
- Identity authentication
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Iris ID is an app for authentication and identity verification. Download and use it where Iris ID is an accepted authentication method. To use the app: 1) Scan an Iris QR code to begin an authentication session 2) Use the camera to scan the machine readable zone on the data page of your passport or the back of your ID 3) Hold the passport or ID against your device to read the biometric chip 4) Perform face verification if required
VisoGo (eID document reader)
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This app securely reads the NFC chip (CHIP) embedded in electronic identity documents such as passports, ID cards, and residence permits. By simply holding the document near the phone, the app extracts personal data (like name, date of birth, nationality) and biometric data (such as the holder's photo) directly from the contactless chip, ensuring fast, accurate, and secure identity verification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Iris ID at every 8 days against VisoGo (eID document reader)'s every 6 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.
Iris ID ships an update every 8 days, VisoGo (eID document reader) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Iris ID | VisoGo (eID document reader) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Iris Development AB | Incert |
In-app purchases
Iris ID
No in-app purchases
VisoGo (eID document reader)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Iris ID free?
Is VisoGo (eID document reader) free?
Do Iris ID or VisoGo (eID document reader) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Iris ID or VisoGo (eID document reader)?
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