Nexus Smart ID vs Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nexus Smart ID
Securely manage digital identities and authenticate online with your mobile device. Supports two-factor authentication, Windows login, and visual identification using signed content. Optionally use NFC smart cards for enhanced security.
- Online web authentication (2FA)
- Windows login and PDF signing
- Visual identification with signed content
- One-time-password (OTP) support
- Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)
- NFC smart card support
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Nexus Smart ID Mobile App introduces the concept of mobile virtual smart cards based on uncompromising security, used for: • Online web authentication (2FA) and signing using strong identities stored on the mobile device • Windows 10 use-cases such as Windows login, PDF signing, TLS authentication and more when companioned with Windows 10 over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Visual identification using signed and verified graphical content stored and displayed on the device. • One-time-password (OTP) support The App supports push notifications for easy and seamless authentication optionally aided with biometrics (Face ID, Touch ID) as supported by the mobile device. The Smart ID Mobile App also comes with NFC smart card support which enables online authentication with the mobile device while using the physical contactless smart card as identity container.
Smart
Securely authenticate your identity for online services, banking, and transactions. It offers legally recognized digital signatures and allows access across multiple devices. Registration is simple and the service is free to use.
- Online authentication
- Digital signatures
- Access e-services
- Confirm transactions
- Multi-device access
- Secure key management
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Smart-ID is the easiest, most convenient and safest way to authenticate yourself online – check your online bank account, access e-services and confirm transactions. Smart-ID allows you to give signatures equal to handwritten signatures (except Basic level), which complies with EU regulations about qualified electronic signatures. Smart-ID is currently available for: - Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian residents - Estonian e-residents - Belgium residents EASY Get started by downloading Smart-ID app. Follow the steps in the app to confirm your identity and complete the registration process. Once you’ve done that, you’re good to go – no other confirmation needed! CONVENIENT Your Smart-ID is always within an easy reach! You can use Smart-ID in as many smart devices as you want and gain access to your online accounts across all of them any time, any place. Using Smart-ID is free and totally unlimited. SAFE Smart-ID app does not store your identity or PIN codes. The app is used for key management: it creates your private keys while account registration and later mediates authentication and signature requests. User identity is managed securely by the service provider. A technology has been used in this product for which Cybernetica AS has filed a patent application or a patent has been granted. Try out Smart-ID, visit portal.smart-id.com!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart at 65% against Nexus Smart ID's 0%. Nexus Smart ID's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nexus Smart ID ships an update fortnightly, Smart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nexus Smart ID | Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (698 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 65.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 698 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Technology Nexus AB | SK ID Solutions AS |
Customer experience
Nexus Smart ID
Smart
Bugs and requests
Nexus Smart ID
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Smart
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Authentication codes not working
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Face ID or fingerprint authentication
- Improved support for device changes
- Better guidance for setup and troubleshooting
In-app purchases
Nexus Smart ID
No in-app purchases
Smart
No in-app purchases





