# IDEA Identity Easy Access

> IDEA is the App for reading the chip of the electronic security documents.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.ipzs.nfccardreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.ipzs.nfccardreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `it.ipzs.nfccardreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato S.p.A.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 210,058
- **Rating:** 4.86 / 5 (4,016 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-27
- **First published:** 2017-03-29
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ipzs.nfccardreader)
- **Website:** [http://www.idea.ipzs.it](http://www.idea.ipzs.it/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.idea.ipzs.it/loadp-p=pandp.html](https://www.idea.ipzs.it/loadp-p=pandp.html)

## Description

**IDEA Identity Easy Access** is an advanced Android app designed by the State Printing and Mint Institute to securely read and verify RFID chips embedded in electronic travel documents, such as ePassports, electronic ID cards, and residence permits. It uses NFC technology and complies with ICAO 9303 standards to scan the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) optically, retrieve access keys, and perform security validations to confirm document authenticity.

The application ensures that the personal data stored in the chip matches the printed data visible on the document, helping document holders verify their electronic credentials are functioning properly and are genuine. Currently optimized for electronic documents issued by the Italian State, future updates will extend support to foreign-issued documents. IDEA guarantees user privacy by not acquiring or sharing any personal data. For detailed information, visit [IDEA official site](http://www.idea.ipzs.it).

## Rankings

- #155,203 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.camera.flash`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `it.ipzs.nfccardreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews indicate that the app functions well with some Italian documents and is simple to use. However, many users face significant issues including frequent camera crashes, failure to read documents via scanning or NFC, difficulty with manual data entry, and lack of support for non-Italian documents. Additionally, users report poor customer service and responsiveness from developers.

### Pros

- Works well for Italian identity cards and passports
- Accurate reading of documents when functioning
- Simple interface and concept
- Appreciated by some users for ease of use

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and camera errors during document scanning
- Poor or no NFC reading functionality, especially with certain devices
- Manual data entry is cumbersome and error-prone, including flawed date selection
- Lack of support for non-Italian documents such as British passports
- Poor or no customer support and communication from developers

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.ipzs.nfccardreader)