BioSeal Reader vs PEPM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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/
PEPM
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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, PEPM every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | BioSeal Reader | PEPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | id3 Technologies | International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
In-app purchases
BioSeal Reader
No in-app purchases
PEPM
No in-app purchases








