Comparison

ID Scanner vs AgeShield

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

Head to head
About

ID Scanner

Features
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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 • Nightclubs • Liquor Stores • Vape Shops • Event Venues • 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/

About

AgeShield

Instantly verify IDs with your mobile device to prevent underage entry and manage guest lists. This app provides offline scanning, detailed audit logs, and customizable security settings for businesses like bars and clubs.

Highlights
  • Instant ID scanning
  • Offline functionality
  • Ban and VIP lists
  • Audit logs
  • Customizable security settings
  • Multi-device support
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AgeShield makes ID checks easy on the phones and iPads your team already carries. No hardware. No terminal to mount. Built for bars, nightclubs, restaurants and retailers across the US. SCAN IN A SECOND Point the camera at an ID. Color-coded verdict, instantly. Works fully offline, even from a cold start, so the line never waits on the network. WHAT IT READS Passports from 200+ countries. Driver's licenses worldwide. US state IDs and residence permits. BAN AND VIP LISTS INCLUDED Flag someone at the door once and every device knows. Banned guests trigger a warning on the next scan. Regulars and VIPs get a heads-up so your team greets them by name. Both lists are shared across the venue, no extra cost. AUDIT LOGS THAT HOLD UP Every scan, decision and reason is logged against the venue, device, person and time. Owners, managers and door staff get their own roles and access levels, so the record always shows who did what. When someone asks about last Saturday, the answer is in the app, not in someone's memory. THREE DEVICES, YOUR RULES Door, bar, server station. Every plan covers three devices, so a second reader isn't a second subscription. No per-scan fees, no hardware contract. And you set the terms venue by venue: minimum age, which fields are stored, how long they're kept, whether photos are captured. GETTING STARTED Sign-up happens at ageshield.bar, not in the app. The owner creates the account and adds the venue. Staff download AgeShield, scan the venue's QR code or type its login, then start scanning. Questions: support@ageshield.bar Free 14-day trial at ageshield.bar

Screenshots

ID Scanner4 screens
AgeShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AgeShield at none against ID Scanner's 3. AgeShield also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. AgeShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ID Scanner ships an update every 2 months, AgeShield every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ID Scanner versus AgeShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterID ScannerAgeShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB124 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRAMAZAN USENAgeShield LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ID Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • BarCheck Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • BarCheck Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • BarCheck Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

AgeShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ID Scanner free?
ID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AgeShield free?
AgeShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ID Scanner or AgeShield have ads?
Neither ID Scanner nor AgeShield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ID Scanner or AgeShield?
ID Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and AgeShield every 2 weeks. Most recently, ID Scanner was updated on October 25, 2026 and AgeShield on October 25, 2026.

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