identity vs Mobile ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
identity
Securely verify your identity from anywhere using your ID document and a video call with a certified staff member. This app offers a fast, free, and convenient alternative to traditional identification methods, ensuring compliance with strict German and EU privacy regulations.
- Secure identity verification
- Fast video chat identification
- Free to use
- Requires valid ID
- Complies with EU privacy laws
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With identity video you will be identified safely, quickly and free of charge from anywhere. To complete this procedure, you will only need a valid ID document, a stable internet connection and access to your E-Mails or SMS. The identification process is carried out within a video chat session through a certified identity.tm staff member and takes only a few minutes. Save time by replacing the conventional way of identifications with this powerful app. The identity Trust Management GmbH procedures fulfill strictest safety and privacy regulations of Germany and the European Union. For more information please visit: https://www.identity.tm
Mobile ID
This app provides a secure second factor for logins, trusted by banks and enterprises. It offers cryptographically protected push prompts for quick approval using device biometrics and supports electronic signatures.
- Secure login with transaction approval
- Electronic signatures for Swiss and EU regulations
- Geofencing and tamper-proof device binding
- State-of-the-art encryption
- Biometric authentication support
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Turn your smartphone into a highly secure second factor trusted by banks, government agencies and leading enterprises. Cryptographically protected push prompts are approved in seconds with device passcode, face or fingerprint. Key features: • Secure login - Two-step verification with structured Transaction Approval for clear, detailed prompts. • E-signatures - Acts as your intent confirmation for advanced and qualified electronic signatures under Swiss and EU regulations, supported by multiple signature service providers. • Extra protection - Optional geofencing, tamper-proof device binding and state-of-the-art encryption. Privacy & cost: We collect no personal data, share nothing with third parties, show no ads, and the app is free. Support: app@mobileid.ch FAQ & info: https://mobileid.ch
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: identity at 90% against Mobile ID's 10%. identity also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
identity ships an update every 2 months, Mobile ID every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | identity | Mobile ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDnow GmbH | Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd. |
Customer experience
identity
Mobile ID
In-app purchases
identity
No in-app purchases
Mobile ID
No in-app purchases
