Comparison

RotaCloud vs TrustID Chip Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RotaCloud

This app simplifies shift scheduling and team communication. It allows managers to create and share rotas, manage leave, and track attendance. Employees can view their schedules, clock in/out, and request time off easily.

Highlights
  • Plan and share rotas
  • Manage leave and attendance
  • Team communication
  • Clock in/out of shifts
  • Request annual leave
  • Track holiday allowances
  • Organize shift swaps
Features
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RotaCloud is the easy way to plan and share rotas, manage leave and attendance, and communicate with your team. It also gives your staff 24/7 access to their rota, lets them clock in and out of shifts, and even request annual leave — no more email chains, memos, or WhatsApp messages. Features for admins & managers: - View and edit rotas anytime, anywhere - Find replacements fast with “open” shifts - See your staff’s working availability on the go - Clock in and out of shifts in seconds - View and approve staff timesheets - Track used and remaining holiday allowances - Respond to time off and swap/cover requests - Alerts and reminders sent straight to your phone - A monthly overview of your schedule and costs - Access employee information quickly Features for employees: - View rotas anytime, anywhere - Clock in and out of shifts in seconds - View personal timesheets - Make annual leave requests - See used, booked, and remaining holiday - Mark working availability for managers to see - Organise cover & shift swaps - Alerts and reminders for shifts & more

About

TrustID Chip Reader

Securely scan and verify the NFC chip embedded in your passport or ID card. This application provides a straightforward method for digital identity verification.

Highlights
  • Scan NFC chips
  • Verify passport data
  • Verify ID card data
  • Secure scanning
Features
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This TrustID app allows you to securely scan and verify the NFC chip in your passport or ID Card.

Screenshots

RotaCloud4 screens
TrustID Chip Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RotaCloud at 4.8 against TrustID Chip Reader's 1.7. RotaCloud also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 13%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RotaCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RotaCloud has 64 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of RotaCloud's written reviews are positive against 13% of TrustID Chip Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RotaCloud ships an update weekly, TrustID Chip Reader every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RotaCloud versus TrustID Chip Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotaCloudTrustID Chip Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews — better12.8% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRotaCloudTrustID Ltd.

Customer experience

RotaCloud

All ratings64 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative47.0%

TrustID Chip Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative82.6%

Bugs and requests

RotaCloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TrustID Chip Reader

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Passport chip scan fails repeatedly
  • App not recognized even after download
  • Camera not opening or showing a black screen
  • Browser link does not redirect to the app
  • App gets stuck on the welcome screen
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  • Camera not working even with permissions
  • App loops back to download prompt
  • QR code expired error
  • App freezes
  • Cannot upload photos of passport
  • Camera fails after passport photo scan
  • Stuck at scanning chip stage
  • AI fails to recognize app is downloaded

Requested features

7 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Fix browser redirection issues
  • Provide clear instructions for users
  • Ensure app works with default browsers
  • Make the app compatible with all devices and browsers
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  • Improve error message clarity
  • Allow manual ID check as an alternative

In-app purchases

None

RotaCloud

No in-app purchases

None

TrustID Chip Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RotaCloud free?
RotaCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrustID Chip Reader free?
TrustID Chip Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RotaCloud or TrustID Chip Reader?
RotaCloud is rated higher. RotaCloud averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while TrustID Chip Reader averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do RotaCloud or TrustID Chip Reader have ads?
Neither RotaCloud nor TrustID Chip Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RotaCloud or TrustID Chip Reader?
RotaCloud ships an update weekly, and TrustID Chip Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, RotaCloud was updated on September 21, 2026 and TrustID Chip Reader on September 21, 2026.

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