Comparison

SensusMobile vs Virginia Mobile ID

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

Head to head
About

SensusMobile

This system monitors device information, interacts with users for data input, and anonymizes collected data for research. It can track health indicators and integrate with Bluetooth sensors, requiring user configuration for data collection.

Highlights
  • Mobile sensing system
  • User interaction for data input
  • Data anonymization
  • Local and remote data storage
  • HealthKit integration
  • Bluetooth sensor integration
Features
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Sensus is a system for mobile sensing. While it is running, Sensus monitors various types of information flowing through the device, interacts with the user to solicit information, and coordinates the collection, anonymization, and storage of this information locally as well as remotely. Sensus has been designed and implemented for use in research advancing public health and public safety. However, Sensus is a general-purpose system. Researchers in other fields, industrial companies, and individuals interested in self-monitoring might find it useful. By default, Sensus will not collect, store, or upload any information from the device on which it is running. Sensus must be configured by the device owner in order for it do these things. Thus, as shipped, the Sensus app does not pose any privacy risks. If you participate in Sensus studies, you will be presented with a detailed description of the data to be collected. Disclaimers: This app can, with your permission, continuously monitor your phone's GPS sensor. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app integrates with the iOS HealthKit so that, with your permission, the app can track a variety of indicators related to your health and well being. This app is capable of integrating with wearable Bluetooth sensors for collection of associated data. Use of Bluetooth can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Virginia Mobile ID

This app provides a secure and convenient digital version of your Virginia state-issued driver's license or ID card. It allows for fast, contactless identity verification directly from your smartphone, offering peace of mind and enhanced security. While it complements your physical ID, it aims to reduce the need to carry it in many situations.

Highlights
  • Digital driver's license and ID
  • Contactless identity verification
  • Secure and encrypted
  • Choose what information to share
  • No cell signal needed after download
  • Shows REAL ID status
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Virginia DMV has officially launched the Virginia Mobile ID. Carrying your ID just got more convenient, more secure and much less stressful. You’ll love the peace of mind of always having your ID by your side. Virginia Mobile ID is a digital option of a valid state-issued driver's license or ID card. It’s free to obtain and can be set up from anywhere. Your Virginia Mobile ID is a companion to your physical ID, and you’ll still need to carry a physical ID with you. In many cases, it can stay in your wallet, and your phone can do the work of verifying your identity. Advancing Virginia DMV's mission of "Always Driving Forward," Virginia Mobile ID is built for today’s digital world. After years of planning and testing, Virginia Mobile ID puts you in control—without compromising security or simplicity. Key Benefits Convenient: • Always with you on your phone • Fast, contactless and easy to use • Set up in minutes, from anywhere • Once downloaded, no cell signal needed • Free, no cost to download or maintain • Shows your REAL ID status • Available soon on all digital wallets Secure: • Built-in security features to keep your identity safe and prevent fraud • You choose what information to share • Your data is not stored, tracked or shared • Unique encryption means screenshots are rejected • Your phone stays in your hands The more Virginians download and use Virginia Mobile ID, the more businesses and organizations will start accepting the technology. The future of Virginia Mobile ID is in your hands.

Screenshots

SensusMobile4 screens
Virginia Mobile ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Virginia Mobile ID at 19K against SensusMobile's 1. Virginia Mobile ID also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). SensusMobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). 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

SensusMobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virginia Mobile ID has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SensusMobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Virginia Mobile ID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SensusMobile versus Virginia Mobile ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensusMobileVirginia Mobile ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (19K ratings)
Positive reviews—18.6% of reviews
Number of ratings119K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUVA Apps, LLCCBN Secure Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

SensusMobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Virginia Mobile ID

All ratings4,598 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative74.6%

Bugs and requests

SensusMobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Virginia Mobile ID

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Enrollment process fails
  • App freezes or becomes unusable
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Apple Wallet
  • Improve camera/scanning functionality
  • Enhance security and privacy features

In-app purchases

None

SensusMobile

No in-app purchases

None

Virginia Mobile ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SensusMobile free?
SensusMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virginia Mobile ID free?
Virginia Mobile ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SensusMobile or Virginia Mobile ID?
SensusMobile is rated higher. SensusMobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Virginia Mobile ID averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.
Do SensusMobile or Virginia Mobile ID have ads?
Neither SensusMobile nor Virginia Mobile ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SensusMobile or Virginia Mobile ID?
SensusMobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Virginia Mobile ID every 3 weeks. Most recently, SensusMobile was updated on October 19, 2026 and Virginia Mobile ID on October 31, 2026.

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