Comparison

DigiD vs Cleverbase

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

Cleverbase

Securely manage your digital identity and sign documents with a qualified electronic signature. Register once for a 3-year validity period on your smartphone, requiring ID verification and a video call.

Highlights
  • Digital identity registration
  • Qualified electronic signature
  • Secure data sharing
  • ID scanning
  • Video call verification
  • 3-year registration validity
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With the Cleverbase Wallet you register yourself for the services of Cleverbase. This allows you to sign at the highest security level with a qualified electronic signature, identify yourself and share your personal data with your consent. You only register once with the Cleverbase Wallet. Your registration is then valid for 3 years with the same smartphone. What do you need to register with Cleverbase? - Passport or identity card – valid for at least another 30 days on the day you register. - On the Cleverbase website you can read which nationalities are currently supported - A drivers license can NOT be used for registration with Cleverbase - The Cleverbase Wallet for your phone. - Working camera’s and microphone. During registration, the process looks the following: 1| Choose a PIN-code 2| Enter your personal email address 3| Take a selfie 4| Scan your ID 5| Video call with a Cleverbase employee 6| Confirm registration with PIN code Do you need help registering? Please contact customer service. Visit https://cleverbase.com/en/contact for our contact details. About Cleverbase. Cleverbase operates as a Qualified Trust Service Provider under license of the Dutch government and is therefore continuously supervised. Cleverbase products also have a high eIDAS qualification. DATA PROCESSING & PRIVACY The Cleverbase Wallet processes the IP address, name and version of the operating system of your smartphone or tablet and the unique identifier of the mobile device. By downloading and using the Cleverbase Wallet you agree to this processing, which is also subject to the provisions below. - The user's personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the privacy statement on the website: https://vidua.nl/legal/privacy-statement - The Cleverbase Wallet complies with security measures similar to Cleverbase's security measures. Cleverbase also makes use of the operating system's security mechanisms. - The user is responsible for the security of his mobile device.

Screenshots

DigiD4 screens
Cleverbase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cleverbase at 100% against DigiD's 17%. Cleverbase also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). DigiD's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 17). 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

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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiD has 6.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of DigiD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cleverbase'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, Cleverbase weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DigiD versus Cleverbase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiDCleverbase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better4.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.5K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB418 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRijksoverheidVidua

Customer experience

DigiD

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

Cleverbase

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cleverbase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DigiD

No in-app purchases

None

Cleverbase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DigiD free?
DigiD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cleverbase free?
Cleverbase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DigiD or Cleverbase?
DigiD is rated higher. DigiD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Cleverbase averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.
Do DigiD or Cleverbase have ads?
Neither DigiD nor Cleverbase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigiD or Cleverbase?
DigiD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cleverbase weekly. Most recently, DigiD was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cleverbase on September 17, 2026.

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