# DigiD vs SIM ID

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DigiD | SIM ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digid/id1208460960/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-id-check-by-lebara-retail/id1252629068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **22.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 225 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rijksoverheid](https://appshunter.io/developer/575932944) | [Lebara Media Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/955810248) |

## What reviewers say

### DigiD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digid/id1208460960)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Secure app
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🤯 Confusing and complicated
- 👎 Not user-friendly
- 🤖 Unreliable app
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Fingerprint/Face ID login
- Improved ID scanning functionality


### SIM ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-id-check-by-lebara-retail/id1252629068)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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