# ValidateID vs PocketVault

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ValidateID | PocketVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interiori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827054958) | [Anton Timonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823762266) |

## What reviewers say

### ValidateID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/validateid/id6748701982)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |


### PocketVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketvault-secure-id-wallet/id6759689710)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Scanner & Vault (Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Scanner & Vault (Year) | $8.99 | per year |
| Welcome Lifetime Scanner & ID Vault | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Scanner & ID Vault | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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