Comparison

VeriScan vs ID Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VeriScan

This app provides advanced ID and passport verification for businesses. It offers real-time fake ID detection, unlimited scanning at a flat rate, and comprehensive visitor management features. Ideal for age-restricted businesses needing to ensure compliance and security.

Highlights
  • Real-time fake ID detection
  • Unlimited ID scanning
  • Visitor management and reporting
  • Drivers license and passport verification
  • Multi-location syncing
  • Offline mode
Features
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VeriScan is the industry-leading ID verification and visitor management solution trusted by bars, casinos, dispensaries, and age-restricted businesses worldwide. With over 19 million IDs verified monthly, we deliver the most comprehensive all-you-can-scan platform at one predictable price. POWERFUL FAKE ID DETECTION Our advanced verification technology catches sophisticated fake IDs that slip past competitors. Protect your business from liability with industry-leading fraud detection powered by millions of monthly verifications. UNLIMITED SCANNING, ONE FLAT RATE Unlike competitors charging per scan, VeriScan offers truly unlimited ID verification for one monthly or annual fee. Scan as many IDs as you need without worrying about surprise charges or usage limits. COMPLETE VISITOR MANAGEMENT VeriScan goes beyond simple age verification. Create a complete digital record of every visitor with automatic data capture, searchable logs, and compliance-ready reporting. Key features: • 30-day free trial - Full access, no credit card required • Drivers license scanning - All US states and Canadian provinces • Passport verification - International document support • Real-time fake ID detection - Advanced fraud prevention • Instant age verification - Quick, accurate results • Multi-location syncing - Unified data across all sites • Cloud backup - Never lose your scan history • Compliance reporting - Export data for audits • Offline mode - Works without internet connection • Watchlist management - Flag and track banned visitors • Photo capture - Visual records of every scan • Customizable settings - Adapt to your business needs BUILT FOR YOUR INDUSTRY Perfect for bars, nightclubs, casinos, cannabis dispensaries, tobacco shops, vape stores, age-restricted retailers, and any business requiring ID verification. SCALABLE FOR ANY SIZE BUSINESS Whether you're a single-location bar or a multi-state enterprise, VeriScan scales with you. Sync data across unlimited devices and locations with enterprise-grade reliability. LIGHTNING FAST SCANNING Get results in seconds, not minutes. Our optimized scanning engine keeps your lines moving while maintaining thorough verification. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS Join businesses nationwide who rely on VeriScan for confident, compliant ID verification every single day. PRICING THAT MAKES SENSE One flat monthly or annual rate. No per-scan charges. No hidden fees. Just unlimited, reliable ID verification. Start your 30-day free trial today and experience the VeriScan difference!

About

ID Scanner

Scan driver's licenses using your phone's camera to verify validity and expiration dates. Optionally save scan history for event attendance tracking and collect business insights. Manage VIP and banned lists for enhanced customer control.

Highlights
  • Scan driver's licenses with phone camera
  • Verify ID validity and expiration
  • Save scan history
  • Create VIP and Banned lists
  • Collect aggregated business stats
Features
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ID Scanner allows you to scan a drivers license with your phone's camera. No expensive hardware required! You can check to see if an ID is valid, expired, and much more. ID Scanner will let you optionally save a list of previous scans to allow you to go back and see who attended your venue or event in a given time frame. You can collect aggregated stats across the night, week or even month to drive marketing and promoting for your business. You can even create a VIP list or a Banned list to keep your best customers coming back and keep track of those that need to stay out of your location. ID Scanner is great for bars, clubs, dispensaries, sporting events, town fairs and much more. Become smarter with your customers using ID Scanner! We never save any information or photos from the app. All driver's license information is stored on your device and is deleted when you delete the app from your phone.

Screenshots

VeriScan4 screens
ID Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VeriScan at 67% against ID Scanner's 13%. VeriScan also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ID Scanner's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (817 vs 65). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VeriScan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ID Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ID Scanner has 817 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of VeriScan's written reviews are positive against 13% of ID Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VeriScan ships an update every 2 months, ID Scanner every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VeriScan versus ID Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVeriScanID Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (65 ratings)4.3 (817 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings65817 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDScan.net, Inc.App Sub 1 LLC

Customer experience

VeriScan

All ratings65 ratings
Positive52.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative28.6%

ID Scanner

All ratings807 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative84.4%

Bugs and requests

VeriScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ID Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't scan California ID cards on iPad
  • Doesn't scan any IDs at all
  • Upgrade charges more than advertised

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow a few free scans to justify subscription
  • Improve scanning accuracy and reliability

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VeriScan

One-time2
  • Unlimited Camera ScansFree
  • Enable Offline Groups recordsFree
2 purchases

ID Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Scanner+$19.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is VeriScan free?
VeriScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ID Scanner free?
ID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VeriScan or ID Scanner?
ID Scanner is rated higher. VeriScan averages 3.2 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while ID Scanner averages 4.3 from 817 ratings.
Do VeriScan or ID Scanner have ads?
Neither VeriScan nor ID Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VeriScan or ID Scanner?
VeriScan ships an update every 2 months, and ID Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, VeriScan was updated on October 21, 2026 and ID Scanner on October 21, 2026.

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