Comparison

BellB ID vs iPass Showcase

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

Head to head
About

BellB ID

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Bellb ID - AI-based application designed to conveniently and securely scan passports, extract and export the necessary data. This is a reliable tool for quickly filling out forms, registering in systems, and performing other tasks related to obtaining information from passports. Features: 150+ countries' ID support Bulk document processing Export options: text, csv, pdf, messengers, email Cloud export in Google Spreadsheets, Airtable, or Microsoft 365

About

iPass Showcase

This app scans and verifies various identity documents like passports, IDs, and driver's licenses. It offers features like face matching, liveness checks, and offline processing for enhanced privacy. It can also read data from RFID chips and barcodes on supported documents.

Highlights
  • Document scanning and verification
  • Face matching and liveness check
  • Offline processing for privacy
  • RFID/NFC chip reading
  • 1D and 2D barcode scanning
  • Support for multiple languages
Features
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iPass is a powerful document scanner app for your iPhone. It automatically detects, reads, and verifies various identity documents, including: Passports ID cards Visas Driver's licenses And more! iPass works offline, so you don't need an internet connection. It also offers features like: Face matching: Compare the document photo to your live image. Liveness check: Ensure the person presenting the document is real. Multiple language support: Scan documents in over 70 languages. Offline processing: All data stays on your device for maximum privacy. RFID (NFC): Reads data from embedded chips in electronic passports (ePassports), electronic identity cards (eIDs), and electronic driving licenses (eDLs). Supports various authentication protocols: Basic Access Control (BAC), Password Authentication with Cryptographic Encapsulation (PACE), Extended Access Control (EAC), and Secure Access Control (SAC). Performs automatic chip authentication (v1 & v2), terminal authentication (v1 & v2), and both active and passive liveness checks. Fully compliant with international standards: ICAO 9303 for ePassports, ISO 18013 for identification cards, and BSI TR-03105 Part 5.1 & 5.2 for eDLs. Barcodes: Reads both 1D and 2D barcodes (e.g., PDF417, QR Code, Aztec Code). Automatically parses barcode data and associates it with specific fields based on document templates. Supports the AAMVA data format for driver's licenses and IDs issued in the US and Canada, as well as IATA barcodes used on boarding passes.

Screenshots

BellB ID4 screens
iPass Showcase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPass Showcase at none against BellB ID's 4. iPass Showcase also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BellB ID sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iPass Showcase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BellB ID ships an update every 6 weeks, iPass Showcase every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BellB ID versus iPass Showcase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBellB IDiPass Showcase
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB216 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYAS IAROSLAV OLENCOVSCHIYazan Al-Qasem

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BellB ID

One-time4
  • 50 Credits$4.99
  • 280 Credits$24.99
  • 625 Credits$49.99
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  • 1430 Credits$99.99
None

iPass Showcase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BellB ID free?
BellB ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPass Showcase free?
iPass Showcase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BellB ID or iPass Showcase have ads?
Neither BellB ID nor iPass Showcase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BellB ID or iPass Showcase?
BellB ID ships an update every 6 weeks, and iPass Showcase every 2 weeks. Most recently, BellB ID was updated on October 25, 2026 and iPass Showcase on October 10, 2026.

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