IDnotify vs HOOBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDnotify
Easily access your identity protection services and receive timely alerts about changes to your personal information. View your account details and log in securely using fingerprint or Face ID on supported devices.
- Receive timely alerts
- Access services on the go
- Secure login with fingerprint
- Secure login with Face ID
- View account information
Read full descriptionHide full description
Accessing your IDnotify identity protection services just got easier. The IDnotify app enables you to view notifications regarding important changes to your identity information and view your account information on the go. Log in with your IDnotify account credentials after downloading the app to enjoy these features and more. The IDnotify app makes it easy to: • Receive timely alerts straight to your phone • Access your identity protection services while on the go • Login securely with fingerprint and Face ID authentication on supported devices
HOOBS
Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.
- Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
- Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
- Unified control from a single app
- Seamless smart home integration
Read full descriptionHide full description
HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HOOBS at every 5 days against IDnotify's every 3 months. HOOBS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.2 for IDnotify against 1.2 for HOOBS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of IDnotify's written reviews are positive against 11% of HOOBS's.
IDnotify ships an update every 3 months, HOOBS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDnotify | HOOBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (45 ratings) — better | 1.2 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CSID | HOOBS Inc |
Customer experience
IDnotify
HOOBS
Bugs and requests
IDnotify
Reported bugs
18 issues- App doesn't load
- Content doesn't load
- Login fails
- Errors when getting details on notifications
- Notifications have no useful info
Show 13 moreShow fewer
- App not supported on older iOS versions
- App crashes after login attempt
- Authentication fails
- App has not been updated
- Repeated login/PIN setup required
- Alerts are null on the app
- App freezes
- Cannot log in via app or web browser
- Cannot lock/unlock account on the app
- Cannot communicate with IDnotify server
- Invalid user/ID errors
- Endless login loops with Safari verification
- Customer service admits app doesn't work
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to lock/unlock credit from home screen
- Fix login issues
- Update the app
- Provide useful notification info
- Disclose locations where info was found
HOOBS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IDnotify
No in-app purchases
HOOBS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IDnotify free?
Is HOOBS free?
Which has better reviews, IDnotify or HOOBS?
Do IDnotify or HOOBS have ads?
Which is updated more often, IDnotify or HOOBS?
Other comparisons
