# Finnish Authenticator

> Authenticate to Finnish government e-services for foreign citizens using a passport. (iPhone/iPad app by Digi- ja vaestotietovirasto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finnish-authenticator/id1514412972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Digi- ja vaestotietovirasto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366294613)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.40/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finnish-authenticator/id1514412972/reviews.md

## What is Finnish Authenticator?

Finnish Authenticator is an application that enables you to authenticate yourself to selected Finnish government e-services.
Please check first with the e-service if it supports Finnish Authenticator before registering and taking the application into use.
To use e-services with the Finnish Authenticator, you need to have a valid passport which you need to register to your Finnish Authenticator account.
See https://www.suomi.fi for further information.

NOTE: This service is meant only for foreign citizens. Finnish identification documents are not accepted in the registration process.

## Key features

- Authenticate to Finnish e-services
- For foreign citizens
- Passport registration required
- Supports select government services

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finnish-authenticator/id1514412972/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-08-25, version 1.6*

Fails to authenticate ID

### 1/5 — This must be a joke

*2025-07-02, version 1.6*

No ID or passport is accepted despite several attempts in good conditions, unclear what is the purpose of this app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t scan documents

*2025-03-20, version 1.5.1*

App doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Whoever coded this app should get huge recognition.

*2024-10-16, version 1.5.1*

Whoever coded this app should stop coding and find a different profession. A 16 year old kid making TikTok ads could code a whole Authenticator app better😹

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-07-11, version 1.5*

App can’t scan any id, does not work at all

### 1/5 — Is this app for real?

*2024-06-06, version 1.4*

Requires a QR code to proceed but one was not sent to me nor even mentioned in any of the instructions found on tulli.fi. I therefore cannot pay for the duties of my shipment ie. I cannot receive what I ordered. I thought Finland was technically advanced.

### 1/5 — Agree it’s totally useless

*2024-06-05, version 1.4*

Keeps crashing, so expats have absolutely no way of accessing online services. Woeful.

### 1/5 — Totally useless

*2024-04-11, version 1.4*

This app should not be available. I have tried to use it several times and it crashes every time I try to scan the requested QR code. The app is embarrassing example of poor design and maintenance and makes the life of expats very difficult Beca we cannot access any Finnish services online.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-01-11, version 1.4*

Don’t do it… tried for an hour for the 2nd time to use this app and nothing…

### 1/5 — Abandon hope all ye who enter here

*2023-11-12, version 1.4*

Expect to hit retry many times over.

## Frequently asked questions about Finnish Authenticator

### What does Finnish Authenticator do?

Finnish Authenticator enables foreign citizens to authenticate themselves to selected Finnish government e-services. It acts as a digital key to access these services securely.

### Who can use Finnish Authenticator?

This application is specifically designed for foreign citizens. Finnish citizens cannot use Finnish identification documents for the registration process.

### What do I need to use Finnish Authenticator?

To use e-services with Finnish Authenticator, you need a valid passport. This passport will be used to register your account with the application.

### How do I know if an e-service supports Finnish Authenticator?

Before registering or using the application, it is recommended to check with the specific e-service provider. They will be able to confirm if Finnish Authenticator is supported for their platform.

### Is there a cost to use Finnish Authenticator?

Based on the provided information, the application is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees or in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-03-26

Performance improvements

### 1.6 — 2025-06-26

Bug fixes

### 1.5.1 — 2024-09-02

Bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2024-07-10

[FIX] showing proper library versions in About screen.

### 1.4 — 2022-12-21

Document and Face verifications update, info text in scan QR screen, other minor update.

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All apps by Digi- ja vaestotietovirasto: https://appshunter.io/developer/1366294613

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-03.*
