Comparison

ID Vault vs OID Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

OID Reader

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OID Reader is the OrchestrateID app for reading Romanian NFC documents, in particular, the new Romanian CEI (Cartea Electronica de Identitate).

Screenshots

ID Vault4 screens
OID Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ID Vault at every 11 days against OID Reader's every 6 weeks. ID Vault also leads on device support (5 vs 1). OID Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 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

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

ID Vault ships an update every 11 days, OID Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ID Vault versus OID Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterID VaultOID Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRoman MazeevORCHESTRATOR SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS S.R.L

In-app purchases

None

ID Vault

No in-app purchases

None

OID Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ID Vault free?
ID Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OID Reader free?
OID Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ID Vault or OID Reader have ads?
Neither ID Vault nor OID Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ID Vault or OID Reader?
ID Vault ships an update every 11 days, and OID Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, ID Vault was updated on June 2, 2026 and OID Reader on September 10, 2026.

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