Comparison

ID Scan vs POUCHES

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

Head to head
About

ID Scan

This app is a comprehensive toolkit for creating and scanning barcodes, including advanced features for decoding various identification documents. It offers on-device processing for enhanced privacy and supports batch operations for efficient data management. Ideal for businesses needing secure and compliant document verification.

Highlights
  • Universal ID decoder with AI parsing
  • AAMVA driver's license decoder
  • Boarding pass reader
  • Generate PDF417 barcodes
  • Scan and decode multiple barcode types
  • Batch processing for generation and scanning
  • Export in various formats (PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG, JSON)
Features
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Scan any ID. Know their age in one second. Point your camera at the barcode on the back of a driver's license or ID card. ID Scan shows the name, date of birth, age and expiry date right away, with a big green or red result for your 18+, 19+ or 21+ rule. The check runs on your phone. No account, no cloud, no tracking. NEW: EVENT PASSES AND DOOR CHECK-IN Running a party, a launch or a private night? Your guest list and your door, in one app. • Create an event and pick one of 6 pass designs, vertical or horizontal, with your color and logo • Add guests by hand, from Contacts, or from a CSV or Excel file • Send each guest their pass from your own Mail or Messages, or print them on Letter or A4 • See who confirmed, who declined and who hasn't replied • At the door, scan the pass or the guest's ID. ID Scan finds them on the list, applies the event's age rule, counts +1s and tells you if they're already inside • Each pass is signed for your event: an edited pass, an old one or one from another event is refused BUILT FOR PLACES THAT CHECK IDs • Bars, clubs and restaurants: fast 21+ checks with Door mode • Cannabis, liquor and tobacco stores: age checks at the counter • Hotels and rentals: guest check-in in seconds • Events and venues: guest lists, passes and the door • Security and HR: badges and access cards WHAT IT READS • US and Canadian driver's licenses and ID cards (AAMVA) • Airline boarding passes (IATA) • Any barcode or QR code: QR, PDF417, Data Matrix, Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN, UPC, ITF, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more • It knows what it scanned: products and books, SIM cards, IMEI numbers, UPS, FedEx, USPS and postal tracking, car VINs, and GS1 labels with lot and expiry date • QR codes turn into actions: call, email, text, map, add to calendar, save a contact, copy a Wi-Fi password PRIVATE BY DESIGN • ID checks run 100% on your phone • No sign-up, nothing sent to our servers • Names are shortened in the log, and the log clears itself after 30 days (you choose) • Lock the app with Face ID FOR DEVELOPERS AND POWER USERS • Generate PDF417, QR, Aztec and Code 128 codes with custom size and error correction • Inspect, validate, compare and re-generate barcodes • Batch generation, templates and saved profiles • Export to PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG or JSON, and print Available in 15 languages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

POUCHES

Features
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POUCHES lets you place numbers as round pouches on a canvas, group them, and calculate as you rearrange them. Lighter than a spreadsheet, richer than a calculator - ideal for estimates, event budgets, and quick bill splits. POUCHES Pro (auto-renewable subscription): Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.tomippe.jp/pouches/policy/

Screenshots

ID Scan4 screens
POUCHES3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: POUCHES at every 4 days against ID Scan's every 2 months. POUCHES also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. ID Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and POUCHES sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ID Scan ships an update every 2 months, POUCHES every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ID Scan versus POUCHES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterID ScanPOUCHES
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCubemedia Inc.TOMIHIDE OTA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ID Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full PDF417 Pro$199.99
1 purchases

POUCHES

Subscriptions1
  • POUCHES Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is ID Scan free?
ID Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is POUCHES free?
POUCHES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ID Scan or POUCHES have ads?
Neither ID Scan nor POUCHES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ID Scan or POUCHES?
ID Scan ships an update every 2 months, and POUCHES every 4 days. Most recently, ID Scan was updated on October 17, 2026 and POUCHES on October 16, 2026.

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