eID Scan vs DigiScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eID Scan
This app enables convenient e-identity verification and electronic document signing using your smartphone and an eID card. It eliminates the need for a computer or separate card reader, offering a secure and mobile solution for accessing e-services.
- Read eID card chip via NFC
- Verify e-identity
- Sign documents electronically
- No computer required
- Mobile access to e-services
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eID Scan – ērta e-Identitātes apliecināšana un elektroniskais paraksts Mobilā lietotne eID Scan ļauj nolasīt Latvijas Republikas elektroniskās identifikācijas kartes (eID kartes) čipu ar NFC tehnoloģiju, sniedzot drošu un vienkāršu veidu, kā apliecināt savu e-Identitāti un parakstīt dokumentus elektroniski. Lietotne darbojas kā mobilais eID karšu lasītājs, vairs nav nepieciešams sagatavot datoru darbam ar eID karti un iegādāties kartes lasītāju. Lietotni eID Scan vari izmantot ne tikai eParaksts mobile līguma parakstīšanai, bet arī e-Identitātes apliecināšanai un dokumentu parakstīšanai portālā eParaksts.lv un programmā eParakstītājs 3.0. Kāpēc izvēlēties eID Scan? - Nav nepieciešams dators: apliecini savu e-Identitāti portālā eParaksts.lv un paraksti eParaksts mobile līgumu vai citus dokumentus portālā eParaksts.lv un programmā eParakstītājs 3.0 no sava viedtālruņa. - Mobilitāte: Pilnībā mobils risinājums, kas nodrošina piekļuvi e-videi un e-pakalpojumiem. Izmēģini eID Scan un padari savu digitālo dzīvi vieglāku! eID Scan – Convenient e-Identity Verification and Electronic Signature The mobile app eID Scan allows you to read the chip of the Republic of Latvia's electronic identification card (eID card) using NFC technology, providing a secure and simple way to verify your e-Identity and sign documents electronically. The app functions as a mobile card reader, eliminating the need to prepare a computer to work with the eID card or purchase a card reader. You can use eID Scan app not only to sign the eParaksts mobile contract but also to verify your e-Identity and sign documents on the eParaksts.lv portal and in the eParakstītājs 3.0 application. Why Choose eID Scan? - No computer needed: verify your e-Identity on the eParaksts.lv portal and sign the eParaksts mobile contract or other documents on the eParaksts.lv portal and in the eParakstītājs 3.0 application directly from your smartphone. - Mobility: A fully mobile solution that provides access to the e-environment and e-services. Try eID Scan and simplify your digital life!
DigiScan
This app allows you to scan documents using your iPhone camera and save them as normal PDF and image files. It prioritizes privacy by keeping your scans on your device or in iCloud Drive, with no account or cloud storage required. Advanced features for searching, redacting, and signing documents are available through a Pro upgrade.
- Scan documents with iPhone camera
- Save as normal PDF files
- On-device OCR search
- Automatic PII detection
- Redaction tools
- Password-protected PDF export
- App Lock with Face ID
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DigiScan is a private, file-first document scanner for everyday paperwork. Scan receipts, forms, IDs, tax documents, medical paperwork, leases, warranties, and other personal files with a simple Apple-native interface. DigiScan helps you turn paper into normal PDF and image files you control. Unlike scanner apps that lock your documents inside an account or developer cloud, DigiScan is built around privacy and portability. Your scans stay on your iPhone or in your iCloud Drive. There is no DigiScan account, no developer cloud storage, and no external AI service processing your documents. Free features include: - Scan documents with your iPhone camera - Save scans as normal PDF files - Crop, rotate, and adjust pages - Share through Mail, Messages, AirDrop, Files, and other apps - Delete, rename, and organize scans - Store files locally or in iCloud Drive DigiScan Pro unlocks: - On-device OCR search - Searchable PDF export - Automatic PII detection - Redaction tools for sensitive details - Manual redaction - Saved redaction lists for repeat workflows - Signatures and initials - Password-protected PDF copies - App Lock with Face ID or passcode - Advanced export options Privacy-first scanning: DigiScan uses Apple’s on-device text recognition for OCR. Your document contents are not sent to DigiScan, our servers, or third-party AI services. Files remain on this iPhone or in your secure iCloud Drive, depending on your storage setting. DigiScan is designed for personal admin, not complicated business document systems. Open the app, scan, adjust, save, search, redact, sign, or share. A private scanner that leaves you with real files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DigiScan at 5.0 against eID Scan's 1.0. eID Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. DigiScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. eID Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
DigiScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | eID Scan | DigiScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 827 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VAS Latvijas valsts radio un televīzijas centrs | Jeff Burns |
Customer experience
eID Scan
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In-app purchases
eID Scan
No in-app purchases
DigiScan
- DigiScan Pro$24.99









