Comparison

ID Reader vs ID Scanner

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

Head to head
About

ID Reader

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This app lets you read data from passports and compatible ID cards using your iPhone. It works by scanning the machine-readable zone (MRZ) with the camera and, if available, reading the document’s NFC chip to access additional information such as the embedded photo. The app does not perform identity verification or authentication. It simply reads and displays document data for the user. All scanning is initiated by the user. Document data is processed on the device and is not stored or shared by the app. Supported documents include ICAO-compliant passports and ID cards that contain an NFC chip.

About

ID Scanner

Instantly verify guest ages and document validity using your iPhone camera. Ideal for venues like bars and clubs, it provides quick, reliable checks to keep operations smooth and secure. Manage VIP and banned lists directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Instant age verification
  • Read driver licenses, IDs, and passports
  • Color-coded results with alerts
  • Manage VIP and banned guest lists
  • On-device data storage
  • Fast and reliable scanning
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

ID Reader3 screens
ID Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ID Reader at none against ID Scanner's 2. ID Reader also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. ID Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ID Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ID Reader versus ID Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterID ReaderID Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArsen ShkrumelyakSahan Kara

In-app purchases

None

ID Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ID Scanner

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

Questions

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

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