Comparison

DigiD vs Bold Reading

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

Bold Reading

Features
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Bold Reading emphasises text in Safari to help you read with less effort. Turn it on from the toolbar, then tune it to taste. Choose whether to emphasise the start of each word or whole words, with bold, underline, or both. Adjust how strong the emphasis is, how many letters are highlighted, and how often it is applied. You can skip short words, add optional colour, and try to leave navigation and sidebars untouched. Enable or disable Bold Reading on individual websites, or block sites entirely when you do not need it. Works in Safari on Mac and iPhone. Simple to set up, easy to leave on.

Screenshots

DigiD4 screens
Bold Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DigiD at Free against Bold Reading's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

DigiD is free to download; Bold Reading costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DigiD versus Bold Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiDBold Reading
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRijksoverheidCumulus Coding Ltd

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

Bold Reading

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DigiD

No in-app purchases

None

Bold Reading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DigiD free?
DigiD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bold Reading free?
Bold Reading costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DigiD or Bold Reading have ads?
Neither DigiD nor Bold Reading shows ads.

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