BioSeal® Reader vs PEPM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BioSeal® Reader
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/.
PEPM
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | BioSeal® Reader | PEPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 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









