Comparison

ValidateID vs Hopae

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

Head to head
About

ValidateID

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Validate, approve, or reject identity documents entirely offline. The app allows users to: β€’ Configure automatic rejection for expired documents or those that don’t meet minimum age requirements β€’ Choose whether to store verification records locally or skip saving them β€’ Optionally save GPS location when recording data β€’ Select whether to read only the MRZ or also the NFC chip β€’ Authenticate chip data against the document for enhanced security β€’ Export stored records as a CSV file for manual sharing All data is processed and stored locally on the device. No personal data is transmitted to external servers. Users have full control over what data is stored and whether it is exported or shared. This app is designed to assist with identity verification workflows and should not be used as the sole method of identity validation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hopae

Features
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Hopae - Next-Generation Digital Identity Verification Hopae is an innovative digital ID app that enables fast and secure identity verification by reading NFC chips in passports and ID cards, and scanning MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) codes. β–  Key Features β–Έ NFC Passport/ID Scanning β€’ Securely read electronic chip data from passports and ID cards using iPhone's NFC capability β€’ Support all electronic passports and IDs compliant with international standards (ICAO) β€’ Fast and accurate data extraction β–Έ MRZ Code Scanning β€’ Real-time MRZ code recognition using camera β€’ Support various identity documents including passports, IDs, and visas β€’ Accurate data extraction with sophisticated OCR technology β–Έ Biometric Authentication β€’ Identity verification through facial recognition β€’ Prevent forgery by comparing ID photos with live faces β€’ Secure and fast verification process β–Έ Security & Privacy β€’ All personal information is processed securely on device β€’ Data protected with strong encryption β€’ No information transmitted externally without user consent β–  Why Hopae? - Fast: Complete verification in seconds - Accurate: Latest NFC and OCR technology - User-Friendly: Intuitive interface - Standards Compliant: Full ICAO 9303 support - Secure: Strong encryption and on-device processing Experience safe and convenient digital identity verification with Hopae!

Screenshots

ValidateID4 screens
Hopae4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hopae at none against ValidateID's 2. Hopae also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ValidateID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Hopae asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ValidateID versus Hopae: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValidateIDHopae
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.616.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB112 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInterioriHopae Korea Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ValidateID

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Plan7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Hopae

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ValidateID free?
ValidateID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hopae free?
Hopae is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ValidateID or Hopae have ads?
Neither ValidateID nor Hopae shows ads.

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