Comparison

ValidateID vs PocketVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: • Configure automatic rejection for expired documents or those that don’t meet minimum age requirements • Choose whether to store verification records locally or skip saving them • Optionally save GPS location when recording data • Select whether to read only the MRZ or also the NFC chip • Authenticate chip data against the document for enhanced security • 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

PocketVault

Features
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Meet PocketVault - the privacy-first digital wallet designed exclusively for iOS. Secure, organize, and instantly access your IDs, licenses, and important files right when it matters most. PRIVACY FIRST. 100% OFFLINE. • Zero Servers: We don’t have servers, and we don’t want your data. Everything is processed and encrypted locally on your device. • No Accounts: Open the app and start instantly. No emails, no passwords, no tracking. • Face ID & Touch ID Locked: Your vault is protected by Apple’s industry-leading biometric security. • Private iCloud Sync: Safely sync across your devices using only your personal Apple ID. We never see your files. DON'T TYPE IT. TAP IT. • Smart Extraction: Scanned a document? PocketVault makes the text interactive. • Zero Typos: Just tap on complex ID numbers, dates, or names to instantly copy them. Perfect for filling out flight bookings, tax forms, or bank details in seconds. ORGANIZE & SHARE SECURELY • Perfect Scans: Capture glare-free, automatically cropped copies of any document. • Import PDFs: Already have digital copies? Send them straight to your vault. • Share Docs, Not Doubts: Export locked, high-quality PDFs or ZIP files when you need to send information safely. POCKETVAULT PREMIUM Everyone deserves privacy, which is why PocketVault is free for your core essential IDs. For users who want to digitize their entire life, upgrading to Premium unlocks: • Unlimited Vault Capacity: Store endless documents, contracts, and archives. • Unlimited Smart Extraction: Copy details from as many files as you need. • Unrestricted Exports: Export entire folders to PDF or ZIP without limits. Your identity belongs to you. Keep it that way. Welcome to PocketVault.

Screenshots

ValidateID4 screens
PocketVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ValidateID at 18.6 against PocketVault's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ValidateID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and PocketVault sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ValidateID versus PocketVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValidateIDPocketVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInterioriAnton Timonin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ValidateID

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Plan7 Days trial$99.991 Year
4 purchases

PocketVault

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Scanner & Vault (Month)$0.991 Month
  • Premium Scanner & Vault (Year)3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Welcome Lifetime Scanner & ID Vault$9.99
  • Lifetime Scanner & ID Vault$19.99

Questions

Is ValidateID free?
ValidateID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketVault free?
PocketVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ValidateID or PocketVault have ads?
Neither ValidateID nor PocketVault shows ads.

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