Test ID Verifier vs Pixl Passport Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Test ID Verifier
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ID Verifier app is a simple, fast and secure way to prove your identity online by using a passport, Identity card (or similar ID document) and requires a mobile device. It provides digital identity proofing solution that allows users to verify their identity securely and conveniently using a mobile device and a ICAO compliant machine-readable identity documents. ACTIVATION CODE (PIN or QR CODE) The app requires an activation code which should be presented to you from the company’s webpage that you need to log into for authentication or signing purposes. If you don’t have a valid activation code, please contact the company requesting you to use ID Verifier. SCAN YOUR DOCUMENT AND TAKE A SELFIE The app will guide you through the identity verification process, with step by step instructions and visual animations. As the first step, you will use the built-in camera on your mobile device to take a video selfie. This is done to verify that you are the legitimate owner of the document which you will scan in the second step. In the second step, you will scan your passport (or a similar identification document, such as a driver’s license or residence card) digitally using the camera on your mobile device. Once a match is successfully established, the app will either close automatically or prompt you to close it. If an error occurs, you may have the possibility to restart your identity verification process. SUCCESS SCREEN For further instructions, please check your status on the company’s webpage used to initiate the authentication or signing process.
Pixl Passport Reader
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PIXL Passport Reader: Secure, Offline Identity Verification Unlock advanced identity document processing with the PIXL Passport Reader app. This powerful application showcases the capabilities of the PIXL Passport SDK, enabling secure, fast, and fully offline scanning, reading, and validation of passports, national ID cards, visas, and other identity documents directly on your device. Built for privacy-first environments, the PIXL Passport Reader performs 100% on-device processing. No images, personal data, or passport information is ever uploaded or shared, ensuring your data remains secure and private. This application is ideal for evaluation, demonstration, and testing of real-world identity verification workflows in critical sectors such as eKYC, border control, travel, banking, and enterprise onboarding systems. Key Capabilities: •Intelligent Document Recognition & OCR: Automatic detection and high-accuracy Optical Character Recognition for passports and ID cards, supporting multi-language text recognition and structured extraction of data like name, date of birth, and passport number. •MRZ Reader (Machine Readable Zone): Advanced passport MRZ reader compliant with ICAO 9303 standards (TD1, TD2, TD3). Accurately reads MRZ in any orientation, parses data into structured fields with built-in validation, and decodes ISO country/nationality codes. •NFC / RFID ePassport Reader: Secure NFC reader functionality for electronic passports and eIDs. Reads chip data and performs authenticity and integrity checks, working completely offline. •Barcode Reading: Supports 1D and 2D barcodes (PDF417, QR Code, Aztec) for automatic parsing of data from ID cards and travel documents. •Smart Capture & Image Processing: Automatic document detection, cropping, perspective correction, and extraction of portrait photos and signatures. •Verification & Passport Data Validation: Comprehensive checks including digit and format validation, date consistency, and cross-verification across OCR, MRZ, NFC, and barcode data. Privacy & Security by Design: •Fully offline passport and ID scanning. •100% on-device processing. •No cloud connectivity. •No personal or biometric data leaves the device. Intended Audience: This app is designed for developers evaluating a passport reader SDK, enterprises assessing identity verification solutions, and product teams building eKYC, travel, or identity verification platforms. It is also valuable for system integrators and solution architects. For SDK licensing, integration support, or enterprise discussions, please contact sales@pixl.ai.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixl Passport Reader at every 6 weeks against Test ID Verifier's every 6 months. Test ID Verifier's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Test ID Verifier ships an update every 6 months, Pixl Passport Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Test ID Verifier | Pixl Passport Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INGroupe | PixDynamics Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Test ID Verifier
No in-app purchases
Pixl Passport Reader
No in-app purchases





