BI Student vs Bell ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BI Student
This app serves as a digital student ID and library card for students at BI Norwegian Business School. It also confirms BISO membership and allows for membership purchases. It is accepted by Norwegian transport services and the student welfare organization.
- Digital student ID
- Digital library card
- BISO membership proof
- Purchase BISO membership
- Accepted by transport services
- Accepted by student welfare organization
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Digital student ID, digital library card and BISO membership proof for students at BI Norwegian Business School. The App is accepted as a valid student ID by the student welfare organization and be transport service companies in Norway. You have to be registered as an active student at BI to get a valid student ID. The digital library card may be used at all BI libraries. The App also shows if you have a valid BISO membership and you can buy BISO membership directly in the App. The App is not a replacement for the physical student identity card.
Bell ID
This app provides students with digital access to their student ID cards, offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to physical cards. It ensures up-to-date information, includes student images for identification, and can be scanned by barcode readers.
- Digital student ID access
- Up-to-date student information
- Current student image
- Barcode scanner compatibility
- Secure and encrypted data
- Access to Bell store for photos
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Bell ID is the new innovative way to give students constant access to their student ID card. Bell ID is easy to use and more convenient than an old plastic ID card. Here are some of the benefits of using Bell ID! * The card is always up to date with the latest student information. * The card contains a current image of the student for easy identification. * Bell ID is more environmentally friendly than traditional hard plastic cards. * Bell ID student cards can be scanned by barcode readers. * No more lost or stolen cards with a digital student ID card. * Secure and Safe - your data is kept safe, it is not used for any other purpose than to access your ID card and it is encrypted as your ID card is requested. * Easy access to the Bell store to order school photos Attention Students, Teachers and Administrators: This app is designed for the use of students at schools that currently have a contract with Bell Photographers Inc. This app does not allow students to create their own cards but rather gives students the option to digitally access their card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bell ID at 2.3 against BI Student's 1.0. Bell ID also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 1). BI Student's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bell ID holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bell ID has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BI Student ships an update every 3 months, Bell ID every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BI Student | Bell ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 2.3 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stiftelsen Handelshøyskolen BI | BELL PHOTOGRAPHERS, INC. |
Customer experience
BI Student
Bell ID
In-app purchases
BI Student
No in-app purchases
Bell ID
No in-app purchases
