Regula Document Reader

4.8
AndroidGoogle Play

What it actually doesAn application for scanning and verifying identity documents (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses) with machine-readable zone recognition, OCR and on-device authenticity verification without transmitting data to servers.

75%Marketing ≈ reality70%Stability74%Live project

Actually does

  • OCR / Document scan15% of reviews
  • Document scanner12% of reviews
  • Распознавание машиночитаемых зон (MRZ)5% of reviews
  • Проверка подлинности документов и контрольных цифр10% of reviews
  • Сравнение фотографии из документа с лицом пользователя7% of reviews
  • Camera15% of reviews
  • Offline-first5% of reviews
  • No telemetry5% of reviews
  • Free tier5% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Чтение RFID/NFC-чипов электронных документов
  • Распознавание и разбор штрихкодов (1D, 2D, PDF417, QR)
  • Автоматическое распознавание типа документа
  • Проверка что лицо принадлежит живому человеку
  • API access

Common complaints

  • Errors when reading chips in authentic documents7% of mentions

    «Valid Belarusian ID card and biometric passport show Passive authentication and Terminal authentication errors, although the documents are genuine»

  • Limited functionality for integrating with government services3% of mentions

    «really needed to use ID card in full scope with display of registration, marital status, link with driver's license, and ability to log into the e-services website»

  • Document type recognition problems after updates3% of mentions

    «After the latest update 'document type' shows an error when checking Spanish ID, although the document is original»

  • Inability to recognize certain fields (e.g., bottom passport line with code)3% of mentions

    «The application is great. But I'd like it to add verification of the full name on the bottom line of the passport where the code is located»

  • Face comparison inconvenient due to repeated phone rotation3% of mentions

    «I'd like the application to show face identification comparison from a photo from one angle with at least an approximate percentage ratio»

What people praise

  • Core functionality works stably and reliably

    «works great 👍, Excellent app, works like clockwork»

  • Successfully detects forged and photoshopped documents

    «Detects photoshopped data on ID scans, the program clearly shows whether the document is original or fake»

  • Intuitive and easy-to-use application

    «Easy to use application, free, and shows all the abilities»

  • Powerful functionality available in free version

    «Great! Easy to use application, free, and shows all the abilities»

  • Convenient to use in business for scanning customer data

    «Convenient for scanning customer data, can be used for your own business»

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