Comparison

Check ID Scanner vs ID Scanner Pro

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

Head to head
About

Check ID Scanner

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
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Check ID is the fastest, most private, reliable way to scan and verify driver's licenses and IDs for events, venues, and guest management. It reads the barcode on a driver’s license or state ID, checks the birth date and expiry date against your rules, and gives your staff a clear answer. What it keeps is a record that the check happened, never the details of who was checked. WHAT A SCAN NEVER KEEPS No name. No date of birth. No address. No ID number. No picture of the ID. Not in a scan record, on any plan. Guest lists are the one place names live, and only the names your staff add on purpose. NO AD TRACKERS No third-party analytics or advertising SDKs, no advertising identifier, and no ads. The app links two open-source libraries, both for reading passport chips. Our own product analytics tell us which features get used and what broke. They include coarse scan statistics, such as the result, the state and an age range, and never a name, birth date, address, ID number or photo. A RECORD THAT THE CHECK HAPPENED With Check ID for Teams, every scan is timestamped and signed by our server when it’s saved. Export a scan log (CSV) or a summary report (PDF), or share a report link. Reports never name your employees or the people who were checked. CHECK ID FOR TEAMS By default, staff check in with a PIN on shared iPhones and iPads at the door, so each scan records who ran it. Pair a door device from your own phone. Owners and managers review scans in the app or at app.checkidapp.com. One venue per plan; running several locations? Get in touch. Repeat-entry alerts tell staff when the same ID is scanned again within your window, on any of your venue’s connected devices. It’s a prompt, not a block. They use a one-way code, re-keyed on our servers with a secret unique to your organization and deleted when the window closes. They start off by default for venues in New Hampshire, the EU and EEA, and countries we haven’t reviewed, and owners can change that per venue. Guest lists and name search work from a copy on each device, so the door keeps going when the Wi-Fi doesn’t. Scans queue on the device and upload when the signal comes back. WHAT IT READS - The barcode on US and Canadian driver’s licenses and ID cards (the AAMVA PDF417 standard) - The REAL ID indicator, when the barcode encodes one - Many ePassports and chip ID cards, by reading the chip over NFC and checking its data against the issuing country’s certificates on our list (iPhone) - Driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, through Apple’s own ID Verifier sheet (iPhone) HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT ISN’T Check ID is a tool that helps your staff check IDs. It isn’t legal advice, insurance, or a guarantee of compliance. It reads what a document encodes and checks it against your rules, but it can’t tell whether a card is genuine: a well-made fake can carry a valid barcode. Your staff make the final call. Running several locations, or want terms we don't sell in the App Store? Get in touch. Terms of Use: https://checkidapp.com/terms/

About

ID Scanner Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a fast and reliable ID scanner. This app lets you scan ID cards and documents using your camera, automatically extract text, and keep everything organized in one place. It’s designed for everyday use when you need quick access to important information without manual typing. The scanner detects documents automatically, captures clear images, and recognizes key details with high accuracy. Scanned IDs can be viewed, saved, and exported as images or text whenever you need them. Everything is built to be simple, fast, and easy to use. Your privacy is a priority. All scans are processed securely, and your data is not shared with third parties. The app is suitable for personal and professional use, whether you need to scan an ID once or manage multiple documents. Upgrade to unlock unlimited scans and premium features. Subscription options include weekly and yearly plans. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/0dc8d4fc-512a-4970-a90c-47fc6b2d9068

Screenshots

Check ID Scanner4 screens
ID Scanner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Check ID Scanner at 3 against ID Scanner Pro's 1. ID Scanner Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Check ID Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and ID Scanner Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Check ID Scanner versus ID Scanner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheck ID ScannerID Scanner Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApparent Logic, LLCErnest Nersesyan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Check ID Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Check ID for Teams, Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Check ID for Teams, Yearly$449.001 Year
One-time1
  • Check ID Pro$19.99
2 purchases

ID Scanner Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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