ID Vault vs VisoGo (eID document reader)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ID Vault
Securely store and instantly access travel document details like passports and ID cards. Reads directly from NFC chips and MRZ lines, encrypts data on-device, and syncs across Apple devices. Get expiry alerts and copy information with a single tap.
- NFC chip reading for passports and ID cards
- MRZ line scanning for instant data capture
- On-device encryption for maximum privacy
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- One-tap copy of document details
- Passport expiry alerts
- Support for multiple family members
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Scan your passport once — then copy any detail in one tap. Passport number, date of birth, address — always ready when you need it. ID Vault reads your passport and ID card directly from the NFC chip — no manual entry required. All data is encrypted on-device and syncs privately via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. • EVERYONE IN ONE PLACE Store documents for your whole family. Each person gets their own profile. • SCAN IN SECONDS Point your camera at the MRZ lines on your passport — ID Vault reads them instantly. Tap the chip for full biometric data including your photo. • PRIVATE & ENCRYPTED Every field is encrypted before storage. Your data never leaves your device unencrypted. No ads, no analytics, no account required. • SYNCS EVERYWHERE One tap on iPhone, instant access on Mac or Apple Watch. iCloud keeps all your devices up to date. • COPY IN ONE TAP Tap any field to instantly copy your passport number, date of birth, or address — perfect for visa applications and online forms. • EXPIRY ALERTS Never get caught with an expired passport. Get notified before your documents expire. • SPOTLIGHT, HANDOFF & SHORTCUTS Find any document instantly via Spotlight. Start on iPhone, continue on Mac — seamlessly. • VISION PRO READY Browse your documents in a beautiful interface on Apple Vision Pro. — Perfect for travelers, expats, and anyone who needs passport details at a moment's notice — for visa applications, hotel check-ins, or border control. Supports passports, ID cards, and ICAO-compliant travel documents. NFC chip reading requires iPhone 7 or later.
VisoGo (eID document reader)
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This app securely reads the NFC chip (CHIP) embedded in electronic identity documents such as passports, ID cards, and residence permits. By simply holding the document near the phone, the app extracts personal data (like name, date of birth, nationality) and biometric data (such as the holder's photo) directly from the contactless chip, ensuring fast, accurate, and secure identity verification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ID Vault at every 11 days against VisoGo (eID document reader)'s every 6 months. ID Vault also leads on device support (5 vs 1). VisoGo (eID document reader)'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ID Vault ships an update every 11 days, VisoGo (eID document reader) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ID Vault | VisoGo (eID document reader) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Roman Mazeev | Incert |
In-app purchases
ID Vault
No in-app purchases
VisoGo (eID document reader)
No in-app purchases
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