Check ID vs ID Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Check ID
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Turn your iPhone into a high-performance verification engine. Check ID Scanner allows you to scan PDF417 barcodes on all 50 US state driver's licenses and ID cards, providing instant age verification and data logging. Instant Age & Fraud Alerts: Eliminate guesswork in dark, fast-paced environments. The app provides clear, color-coded pass/fail indicators based on customizable age thresholds and state jurisdiction boundaries. Digital Ledger & Compliance: Automate your visitor logs. Whether you are managing property rentals, open houses, or venue security, Check ID Scanner creates a timestamped, digital audit trail of every entry. Seamless Data Export: Need the data elsewhere? Extract verified names, addresses, and ZIP codes into clean CSV spreadsheets for loyalty programs, marketing databases, or regulatory reporting. Secure Biometric Protection: Rest easy knowing your logged data is protected. With our optional Face ID and Touch ID integration, you can lock the app to ensure that your saved ID records remain accessible only to you. Offline Reliability: Designed for performance in any environment. All data is processed locally on your device, ensuring that you can verify identities even when you are off the grid or in low-connectivity areas. Why Check ID Scanner? Speed, accuracy, and security are the foundations of effective verification. Check ID Scanner streamlines the professional workflow, turning complex data extraction into a simple, one-tap scanning experience. Privacy-First Commitment: All scanned data is processed and stored locally on your device. No third-party data tracking. No server-side uploads. Download Check ID Scanner todayβthe professional standard for mobile identity verification. Still not convinced you need the app? The Check ID Scanner App unlocks powerful, timeβsaving tools that transform the way you workβhere are just a few ways it can elevate your workflow. For Bouncers: Instantly passes or fails patrons based on age gates and out-of-state fraud alerts, eliminating dark-environment guesswork and mental math. For Receptions: Automates guest check-ins by instantly pulling full names and addresses from the ID barcode, eliminating manual typing errors. For Logs: Creates a digital, time-stamped ledger of every visitor that can be analyzed for venue demographics or exported for regulatory compliance audits. For Mailing Lists: Extracts 100% accurate address and ZIP code data into a clean CSV spreadsheet, allowing you to instantly build localized marketing and direct-mail databases. VIP & Loyalty Club Signups: Allows retail shops, dispensaries, or cafes to register customers for rewards programs on the spot without making them fill out tedious paper clipboards. Equipment & Property Rentals: Useful for bike, boat, or tool rental shops to quickly log and confirm a customer's identity and home address before handing over expensive gear. Valet Parking & Coat Checks: Securely links a guest's scanned identity to their vehicle ticket or coat claim number to ensure high-end items are returned to the correct owner. Real Estate Open Houses: Allows agents to quickly check in visitors at the door, ensuring an accurate log of everyone entering the property for security and follow-up marketing. Evacuation & Emergency Roll Calls: Provides a standalone, offline digital head-count ledger for safety officers at construction sites, festivals, or secure facilities during emergency drills. Hotel & Airbnb Key Pickups: Streamlines self-check-in verification or after-hours lockbox pickups by ensuring the guest's physical ID matches the booking data before handoff.
ID Scanner
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Check IDs faster at the door, right from your iPhone. ID Scanner: BarCheck turns your iPhone into an ID checker built for bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, and vape shops. Scan the barcode on a US or Canadian driver's license and get an instant, color-coded age result. No extra hardware required. CROSS-CHECK THE FRONT OF THE CARD BarCheck also reads the printed information on the front of the card and compares it with the barcode data, flagging mismatches so staff can take a closer look. KEY FEATURES - Instant barcode scanning: PDF417 support for US states and Canadian provinces - Front-card cross-check: flags mismatches between barcode and printed data - Guest lists: build VIP and Banned lists and get alerted on a match - Nightly stats: track scans, rejections, and average age to understand your busiest hours - Works offline: scanning and matching happen on your device - No account required: download and start scanning PERFECT FOR Bars β’ Nightclubs β’ Liquor Stores β’ Vape Shops β’ Event Venues β’ Door Staff & Security PRIVACY FIRST BarCheck does not store ID photos or send your guests' data anywhere. Everything stays on your device. SUBSCRIPTION BarCheck Pro is required to use scanning and all features. There is no permanent free tier. Choose a weekly, monthly, or annual auto-renewing subscription. New subscribers who are eligible get a free trial, shown before you subscribe. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase (or at the end of the free trial), and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT BarCheck is an informational tool to assist staff in verifying age and document validity. Final admission decisions remain the responsibility of venue staff. BarCheck does not guarantee detection of all fraudulent documents. Questions or feature requests? We read every message, reach out anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ID Scanner at Free against Check ID's $0.99. Check ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On 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
ID Scanner is free to download; Check ID costs $0.99 up front. ID Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Check ID asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Check ID | ID Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Best chart rank | #125 β better | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | H Valeur | RAMAZAN USEN |
In-app purchases
Check ID
No in-app purchases
ID Scanner
- BarCheck Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- BarCheck Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- BarCheck Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year







