Comparison

BioSeal Reader vs Pearson Authenticity Check

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 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/

About

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.

Screenshots

BioSeal Reader4 screens
Pearson Authenticity Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BioSeal Reader versus Pearson Authenticity Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioSeal ReaderPearson Authenticity Check
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerid3 Technologiesscribos GmbH

In-app purchases

None

BioSeal Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Pearson Authenticity Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BioSeal Reader free?
BioSeal Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pearson Authenticity Check free?
Pearson Authenticity Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BioSeal Reader or Pearson Authenticity Check have ads?
Neither BioSeal Reader nor Pearson Authenticity Check shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BioSeal Reader or Pearson Authenticity Check?
BioSeal Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pearson Authenticity Check every 2 months. Most recently, BioSeal Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pearson Authenticity Check on October 28, 2026.

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