Comparison

iPass Showcase vs SureScanID

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

Head to head
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.

About

SureScanID

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Today's IDs are practically impossible to detect with the naked eye, leaving most law enforcement officers and retail establishments outsmarted by individuals with nefarious intentions. SureScan ID puts the power to identify fakes with unmatched accuracy right in the palm of your hand so you can check IDs quickly and confidently.

Screenshots

iPass Showcase4 screens
SureScanID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iPass Showcase at every 2 weeks against SureScanID's every 5 months. iPass Showcase also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). 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

iPass Showcase ships an update every 2 weeks, SureScanID every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iPass Showcase versus SureScanID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPass ShowcaseSureScanID
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYazan Al-QasemSureScan LLC

In-app purchases

None

iPass Showcase

No in-app purchases

None

SureScanID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPass Showcase free?
iPass Showcase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SureScanID free?
SureScanID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPass Showcase or SureScanID have ads?
Neither iPass Showcase nor SureScanID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPass Showcase or SureScanID?
iPass Showcase ships an update every 2 weeks, and SureScanID every 5 months. Most recently, iPass Showcase was updated on June 1, 2026 and SureScanID on September 24, 2026.

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