BioSeal Reader vs Pearson Authenticity Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BioSeal Reader
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BioSeal Reader reads and verifies Visible Digital Seals (VDS) and 2D-Doc codes. Scan the code on a document or 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 previous generation of VDS. 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. 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/
Pearson Authenticity Check
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Easily verify the originality of your document. Simply scan the QR-Code on your document and get the confirmation of originality. ValiGate® is a security marking developed by leading security solution provider SCRIBOS GmbH. The QR-Code on your product contains a specific security feature analyzed by the App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BioSeal Reader at every 3 weeks against Pearson Authenticity Check's every 2 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.
BioSeal Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Pearson Authenticity Check every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BioSeal Reader | Pearson Authenticity Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | id3 Technologies | scribos GmbH |
In-app purchases
BioSeal Reader
No in-app purchases
Pearson Authenticity Check
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BioSeal Reader free?
Is Pearson Authenticity Check free?
Do BioSeal Reader or Pearson Authenticity Check have ads?
Which is updated more often, BioSeal Reader or Pearson Authenticity Check?
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