# Check ID Scanner vs ID Scanner Professional

The clearest difference is ads: Check ID Scanner at none against ID Scanner Professional's shown. Check ID Scanner also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ID Scanner Professional's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 15) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check ID Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and ID Scanner Professional sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Check ID Scanner against 4.6 for ID Scanner Professional. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ID Scanner Professional has 3.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Check ID Scanner's written reviews are positive against 20% of ID Scanner Professional's.

Check ID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, ID Scanner Professional every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check ID Scanner | ID Scanner Professional |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-id-scanner/id733449447/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-scanner-professional/id1612261125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 27 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apparent Logic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314496791) | [Muhammet Yalcın Ozdemir Halil Ibrahim Karahan Mustafa Ayten Kupertino Bilisim Yazılım K.S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788511975) |

## What reviewers say

### Check ID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-id-scanner/id733449447)

Instantly verify driver's licenses and IDs for events and venues. This app offers fast barcode scanning, age verification, and guest list management. It works offline and prioritizes user privacy by keeping data on your device.

**Highlights:** Instant ID barcode scanning, Age verification, Mobile driver's license support, Offline functionality, Guest list creation and management, CSV guest import, On-device data privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check ID for Teams, Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Check ID for Teams, Yearly | $449.00 | per year |
| Check ID Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### ID Scanner Professional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-scanner-professional/id1612261125)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app helps businesses like bars and clubs manage visitor entry and track customer behavior. It allows for detailed analytics, history viewing, and marking specific customer profiles for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Visitor entry tracking, Detailed insight analytics, Filter and sort visitor data, View past visitor history, Mark VIP or banned profiles

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bar Scanner | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced ID Scanner | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Special Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Advanced ID Scanner | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 💡 Helpful for businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent errors and crashes
- 🔒 Security issues with fake ID detection
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Inability to use on multiple devices

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with certain ID types
- Inconsistent performance
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Multi-user accounts for businesses
- More accurate fake ID detection
- Easier subscription management and cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check ID Scanner free?

Check ID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ID Scanner Professional free?

ID Scanner Professional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Check ID Scanner or ID Scanner Professional?

Check ID Scanner is rated higher. Check ID Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ID Scanner Professional averages 4.6 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Check ID Scanner or ID Scanner Professional have ads?

ID Scanner Professional shows ads; Check ID Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Check ID Scanner or ID Scanner Professional?

Check ID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and ID Scanner Professional every 2 months. Most recently, Check ID Scanner was updated on October 23, 2026 and ID Scanner Professional on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*