# IDnotify vs HOOBS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IDnotify | HOOBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idnotify/id1121757953/reviews)** | [1.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoobs/id6450056992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **11.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CSID](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116256401) | [HOOBS Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691753922) |

## What reviewers say

### IDnotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idnotify/id1121757953)

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.

**Highlights:** Receive timely alerts, Access services on the go, Secure login with fingerprint, Secure login with Face ID, View account information

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as expected (rare)
- 👍 Similar view to website (rare)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't load/open
- 🐛 Login issues/impossible to login
- 🐛 Content doesn't load
- 🐛 Errors when getting details
- 🐛 Notifications with no useful info

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't load
- Content doesn't load
- Login fails
- Errors when getting details on notifications
- Notifications have no useful info

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoobs/id6450056992)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IDnotify free?

IDnotify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HOOBS free?

HOOBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IDnotify or HOOBS?

IDnotify is rated higher. IDnotify averages 1.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while HOOBS averages 1.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do IDnotify or HOOBS have ads?

Neither IDnotify nor HOOBS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IDnotify or HOOBS?

IDnotify ships an update every 3 months, and HOOBS every 5 days. Most recently, IDnotify was updated on October 9, 2026 and HOOBS on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*