Comparison

Smart ID Verifier vs IDX by authID

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

Head to head
About

Smart ID Verifier

Verify mobile and physical IDs on an iPhone without extra hardware. This app uses NFC and barcode scanning for secure, private, and real-time age verification for licensed establishments.

Highlights
  • Verify mobile IDs (Apple Wallet)
  • Scan physical driver's licenses
  • NFC for mDL reading
  • Barcode scanner for physical IDs
  • Secure and private verification
  • Real-time age verification results
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Mobile ID Acceptance on iPhone. Now available with Smart ID Verifier. Licensed establishments can verify all types of Mobile IDs, including ID in Apple Wallet, right on an iPhone with the Smart ID Verifier app for any age-restricted purchases—no extra readers or hardware needed. It’s easy, secure, and private. Our intuitive app utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to securely read ISO/IEC 18013-5 compliant mobile driver's licenses (mDL) in person ensuring secure and reliable age verification. Smart ID Verifier also includes a barcode scanner that reads and supports physical driver's licenses and state-issued IDs, providing flexibility for various identification methods. Key Features: • Secure Validation: Verification is conducted directly between devices, ensuring privacy. • Privacy Focused: Smart ID Verifier pulls only the data required for age verification, protecting customer privacy. • Encrypted Logs: Customer privacy is protected by securely storing only the Driver's License Number and State in an encrypted log, meeting state-required logging standards. • User-Managed Logs: Users have control over their logs, enhancing transparency and privacy management. • NFC-Enabled mDL Scanning: Utilize Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to securely scan mobile driver's licenses (mDL) for instant age verification. • Universal Compatibility: Supports scanning of mobile driver's licenses (mDL), physical IDs, and state-issued IDs, providing flexibility for various identification methods. • Real-Time Validation: Receive instant age verification results, enabling swift decision-making. With Smart ID Verifier, age verification is fast, reliable, and secure across standard compliant mobile IDs and physical driver’s licenses and state IDs. Download now and streamline your age verification process today!

About

IDX by authID

Features
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Introducing IDX by authID, your all-in-one digital identity companion. Safeguard your online presence with ease as IDX empowers users to import and manage their digital addresses effortlessly. Receive consent notifications promptly, granting you control to approve or reject with a tap. Explore the convenience of viewing and managing your digital identity credentials on a secure platform. With IDX by authID, take charge of your online authenticity – presenting credentials seamlessly when needed. Elevate your digital security experience today.

Screenshots

Smart ID Verifier4 screens
IDX by authID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IDX by authID at 14.0 against Smart ID Verifier's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart ID Verifier versus IDX by authID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ID VerifierIDX by authID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArizona Dept of TransportationIpsidy Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Smart ID Verifier

No in-app purchases

None

IDX by authID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart ID Verifier free?
Smart ID Verifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDX by authID free?
IDX by authID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart ID Verifier or IDX by authID have ads?
Neither Smart ID Verifier nor IDX by authID shows ads.

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