Best Passport Reader Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good passport reader apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Passport Reader Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Biometric Passport ReaderBiometric Passport ReaderFree4.6β˜… (229)NoNoOct 2026
2ReadID MeReadID MeFree4.7β˜… (5K)NoNoNov 2026
3ID ReaderID ReaderFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
4Passport Reader - NFC PassportPassport Reader - NFC PassportFree4.0β˜… (8)YesNoOct 2026
5Pixl Passport ReaderPixl Passport ReaderFreeβ€”NoNoOct 2026
6Β΅FR NFC ePassport ReaderΒ΅FR NFC ePassport ReaderFreeβ€”NoYesMay 2026
7Regula Document ReaderRegula Document ReaderFree4.7β˜… (1.4K)NoNoNov 2026
8DIGITAL SEAL: ID & NFC ReaderDIGITAL SEAL: ID & NFC ReaderFreeβ€”NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Passport Reader

Biometric Passport Reader#1

Biometric Passport Reader by Iris Development AB

ID and Passport chip reader
Editor's Choice
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.6😞(229 ratings)
Free
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Scan and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards using your device's camera and NFC. This app provides offline functionality for secure identity verification, remote onboarding, and compliance with KYC/AML regulations.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fast reading
  • πŸ‘ Works for US passports
  • πŸ‘ Works for GB passports
  • πŸ‘ Works for EU passports
  • πŸ‘ Reads data quickly
  • πŸ‘ Reliable for some users

Room to Improve

  • 😞 Does not work for many
  • 😞 Doesn't scan NFC
  • 😞 Extracts data from photo, not NFC
  • 😞 Info left blank after scan
  • 😞 Requires scanning back cover for US passport
  • 😞 Creepy, advises disabling network
  • 😞 Security concerns, data harvesting fears
  • 😞 Requires camera first, not direct chip scan
  • 😞 Stopped working after update
  • 😞 Doesn't scan passport chip
  • 😞 Not good for Spanish passport/ID
  • 😞 Fake app, only reads data page photo
ReadID Me#2

ReadID Me by Inverid B.V.

NFC identity document reader
Strong Contender
πŸ’Ό Business
4.7😐(5K ratings)
Free
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This app reads the NFC chip in your passport or identity card using your iPhone's NFC capability. It verifies the authenticity of identity documents with chips, ensuring your personal data remains on your device.

What We Love

  • πŸ™ Saved user's passport
  • πŸ”“ Chip authenticity check
  • ⭐ Works on multiple passport types
  • πŸ€– Useful for identity verification

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Scanning issues
  • πŸ€” Privacy concerns
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent performance
  • πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ Unclear instructions

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FAQ about Passport Reader

What are the best passport reader apps for iPhone?
Biometric Passport Reader tops our passport reader apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 229 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top passport reader apps we rank are free to download, including Biometric Passport Reader and ReadID Me.
Biometric Passport Reader has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ passport reader apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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