Comparison

BioSeal Reader vs PEPM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

PEPM

Features
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The Passport Examination Procedure Manual (PEPM) App provides quick and secure document and identity verification for border control on mobile devices. It scans the Machine-Readable Zone (OCR), uses NFC for RFID verification, performs facial matching, and active authentication. The app operates offline without dedicated equipment, allowing efficient identity verification in various environments. The Application can sync with border management systems upon request by Member States.

Screenshots

BioSeal Reader4 screens
PEPM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PEPM at 13.0 against BioSeal Reader's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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, PEPM every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BioSeal Reader versus PEPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioSeal ReaderPEPM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size191 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerid3 TechnologiesInternational Organization for Migration (IOM)

In-app purchases

None

BioSeal Reader

No in-app purchases

None

PEPM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BioSeal Reader free?
BioSeal Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PEPM free?
PEPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BioSeal Reader or PEPM have ads?
Neither BioSeal Reader nor PEPM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BioSeal Reader or PEPM?
BioSeal Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and PEPM every 11 days. Most recently, BioSeal Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and PEPM on October 25, 2026.

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