Comparison

BioSeal® Reader vs PEPM

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 is a universal application for reading and validating Visible Digital Seals (VDS) compliant with the requirements of Otentik trust network. The application allows users to verify 2D barcodes (Datamatrix and QR Code) meeting ISO 22376 standard, Otentik network extensions and BioSeal extensions. It is also compatible with 2D-Doc, the previous generation of VDS. The code encapsulates key data from a document according to the associated use case. These are electronically signed, allowing the BioSeal Reader to detect any tampering, confirm the authenticity of the data and the legitimacy of the issuer. The application displays the encoded information in a readable format, using one of the languages defined by the use case. Verifying a BioSeal is as easy and natural as taking a picture. Just scan the barcode and instantly verify that the product or document is authentic and issued by a legitimate entity. The output is consistent across all devices to increase confidence. When biometric verification is required, the app can also take a picture of the holder to check his/her legitimacy. BioSeal Reader is 100% compliant with the European General Data Protection Rules (GDPR). It is non-intrusive and keeps no trace of your data or browsing. To know more about BioSeal, please visit our website here: 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 update cadence: PEPM at every 11 days against BioSeal® Reader's every 4 weeks. PEPM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 4 weeks, PEPM every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BioSeal® Reader versus PEPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioSeal® ReaderPEPM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 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 4 weeks, and PEPM every 11 days. Most recently, BioSeal® Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and PEPM on October 7, 2026.

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