Comparison

BioSeal Reader vs iD by iDAKTO

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

Head to head
About

BioSeal Reader

Features
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BioSeal Reader reads and verifies Visible Digital Seals (VDS) and 2D-Doc codes. Scan the code on an item (a document, a badge, a product…): the app checks its signature, issuer and revocation, then shows the certified data. The app reads 2D codes (DataMatrix, QR Code and PDF417) compliant with ISO 22376, the Otentik trust network extensions and the BioSeal extensions. It also reads 2D-Doc, the France Titres (ANTS) standard. Any change to the data breaks the electronic signature: BioSeal Reader detects it, confirms the authenticity of the data and the legitimacy of the issuer, and shows the information in one of the languages defined by the use case. Protection against quishing (QR code phishing): a tampered QR code can lead to a fake site that steals passwords or card details. BioSeal Reader also reads ordinary QR codes, but it first checks whether the code is a signed seal. If it is not, the app warns that the content is unverified and shows the full link before opening it, so you decide with full knowledge. For a seal bound to a web address, it also checks that the seal was issued for that address. Holder verification: when the seal carries a biometric reference, the app compares the holder's face or fingerprints with it, after the holder's consent. The comparison runs on the phone; no biometric data is sent. Reading seals is free; biometric verification requires an id3 licence. No ads, no analytics, no tracking. Privacy policy: https://id3technologies.com/bioseal-reader-privacy/ Learn more about BioSeal: https://id3technologies.com/bioseal/

About

iD by iDAKTO

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iD by iDAKTO is an electronic reading application that authenticates you online for a safer Internet. It was designed to help you and your customers verify their identity online, provide their identity data to third-party services or service providers with regulatory needs such as identity verification for tax services or bank accounts, reliably and securely.

Screenshots

BioSeal Reader4 screens
iD by iDAKTO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BioSeal Reader at every 3 weeks against iD by iDAKTO's every 2 months. BioSeal Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BioSeal Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, iD by iDAKTO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BioSeal Reader versus iD by iDAKTO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioSeal ReaderiD by iDAKTO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size195 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerid3 TechnologiesIDAKTO

In-app purchases

None

BioSeal Reader

No in-app purchases

None

iD by iDAKTO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BioSeal Reader free?
BioSeal Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iD by iDAKTO free?
iD by iDAKTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BioSeal Reader or iD by iDAKTO have ads?
Neither BioSeal Reader nor iD by iDAKTO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BioSeal Reader or iD by iDAKTO?
BioSeal Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and iD by iDAKTO every 2 months. Most recently, BioSeal Reader was updated on November 7, 2026 and iD by iDAKTO on November 3, 2026.

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