Comparison

ValidateID vs ID Scanner

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

ID Scanner

Features
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Check IDs at your door in seconds, straight from your iPhone. ID Scanner reads a driver license, ID card, or passport with your camera and instantly shows you who the guest is, how old they are, and whether the document is valid. No expensive hardware, no guesswork. Built for bars, nightclubs, lounges, restaurants, dispensaries, and events. Whether you are a bouncer, door host, bartender, security lead, manager, or owner, you get fast, reliable age checks that keep the line moving and your venue protected. VERIFY AGE INSTANTLY A clear, color coded result the moment you scan, with sound and haptic alerts. READ REAL DOCUMENTS Scan the PDF417 barcode on driver licenses and the machine readable zone on ID cards and passports. MANAGE VIP AND BANNED GUESTS Keep VIP, banned, and custom lists for your venue with instant matching. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything you scan stays on your device. No guest data is uploaded to our servers. ID Scanner is free with one scan per day. ID Scanner Pro is an auto renewable subscription, weekly or yearly, with unlimited scans, lists, and analytics. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://scannerid.net/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://scannerid.net/en/terms

Screenshots

ValidateID4 screens
ID Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

ValidateID and ID Scanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and ID Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ValidateID versus ID Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValidateIDID Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInterioriSahan Kara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ValidateID

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

ID Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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