Comparison

DigiD vs SIM ID

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

Head to head
About

DigiD

Securely log in to online services using your mobile device. Activate the app and then choose to log in with a PIN code on your phone or by scanning a QR code on your computer.

Highlights
  • Mobile login with PIN
  • Login on computer via app
  • QR code scanning for verification
  • Secure data processing
  • Privacy compliant
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Start using the app? Activate the DigiD app first. Open the DigiD app and follow the steps in the app. Need help with activation? Look at: www.digid.nl/digid-app How do I log in with the DigiD app? Logging in with the DigiD app can be done in two ways: 1. On your phone or tablet you log in with just a pin code. 2. Or log in on a computer using the app. You take over a verification code, scan a QR code and then enter your pin code. DATA PROCESSING & PRIVACY The DigiD app processes the IP address, the name and version of the operating system of your smartphone or tablet, the unique identifier of the mobile device, your mobile phone number and the 5-digit PIN code you select. When performing the ID check, DigiD processes the document number / driver's license number, date of birth and validity. By downloading and using the DigiD app you agree to this processing, which is also subject to the following provisions. 1. The user's personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. In the privacy statement you will find who is responsible for the processing of personal data for DigiD, which personal data of the DigiD user is processed and for what purpose. The processing of personal data by DigiD and rules on the operation, security and reliability of DigiD are included in legislation and regulations. The privacy statement and legislation and regulations can be found at www.digid.nl. 2. Logius has taken appropriate technical and organizational security measures against loss or unlawful processing of the user's personal data. 3. The DigiD app complies with security measures that are comparable to the security measures of DigiD. DigiD also uses the security mechanisms of the operating system. 4. The user is responsible for the security of his mobile device. 5. For the DigiD app, updates can be automatically downloaded and installed every now and then via the app store. These updates are intended to improve, expand or further develop the DigiD app and may consist of solutions for program errors, advanced functions, new software modules or completely new versions. Without these updates the DigiD app will possibly not function or not function properly. 6. Logius reserves the right to (temporarily) stop offering the DigiD app in the app store or to (temporarily) stop the operation of the DigiD app without stating reasons.

About

SIM ID

This app streamlines the process for Lebara retailers to register new SIM cards. It guides users through scanning SIM barcodes and customer IDs, with an optional modification step, before activating the SIM. Access requires a Lebara retail portal account and completion of training.

Highlights
  • Express SIM registration
  • Scan SIM barcode
  • Scan customer ID
  • SIM card activation
  • Retail portal access required
  • Training and test completion
Features
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Welcome to the SIM ID Check-in App of Lebara Retail. Express registration: Lebara retailer who has an access to Lebara retail portal can easily do the required ID registration of new Lebara SIM cards by using the SIM ID Check-in App. Please hold ready the SIM package and the ID card of the customer. Express registration only in four steps: 1. Scan the SIM barcode sticker 2. Scan the ID 3. Check / modify if necessary 4. Activation of the SIM card Our advice: Write down the phone number and email address of the customer so that we can get in touch with them in case of questions etc. To use the App you need your own access to the Lebara retail portal. Before you start with the registration you have to read the trainings instructions and to pass the test. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative at any time.

Screenshots

DigiD4 screens
SIM ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DigiD at 4.7 against SIM ID's 1.5. DigiD also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SIM ID's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

DigiD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiD has 6.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of DigiD's written reviews are positive against 22% of SIM ID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigiD ships an update every 3 weeks, SIM ID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DigiD versus SIM ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiDSIM ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews22.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRijksoverheidLebara Media Services

Customer experience

DigiD

All ratings6,467 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

SIM ID

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

DigiD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • ID check not working
  • Constant login issues
  • Scan functionality not working
  • Unexpected errors and crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • English language support
  • Fingerprint/Face ID login
  • Improved ID scanning functionality

SIM ID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DigiD

No in-app purchases

None

SIM ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DigiD free?
DigiD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIM ID free?
SIM ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DigiD or SIM ID?
DigiD is rated higher. DigiD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while SIM ID averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do DigiD or SIM ID have ads?
Neither DigiD nor SIM ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigiD or SIM ID?
DigiD ships an update every 3 weeks, and SIM ID every 2 months. Most recently, DigiD was updated on September 24, 2026 and SIM ID on September 12, 2026.

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