Comparison

Digital Identity Authenticator vs Xigma Diary

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

Head to head
About

Digital Identity Authenticator

This app provides secure and convenient access to NHS clinical systems using a cloud-based virtual smartcard. It offers faster authentication, simplified logins, and two-factor security for e-prescribing and other critical healthcare applications.

Highlights
  • NHS Spine and Windows AD authentication
  • Faster, simpler, and safer access
  • Two-factor authentication via QR code or push
  • Digital signature for e-prescribing
  • Cloud-based and device-agnostic
  • Easy self-service portal
Features
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Digital Identity Authentcator works with Isosec Virtual Smartcard which provides safer and easier access to your NHS clinical systems and workspace. Isosec’s Virtual Smartcard is the only cloud-based service available to the NHS that virtualises smartcards. WHAT IS A VIRTUAL SMARTCARD? FASTER PROCESS - Saves significant time compared to physical smartcard use - no more lost cards, forgotten passwords or multiple credential delays. SIMPLER AUTHENTICATION - authenticates seamlessly into Windows Directory and NHS Spine authenticated apps, removing multiple logins and simplifying system access. SAFER ACCESS - get two factor authentication from within the app via QR code or push notification, making your Virtual Smartcard safer and easier to use. KEY FEATURES: NHS SPINE AND WINDOWS AD AUTHENTICATION - just like a physical card, Virtual Smartcard is completely transparent to Spine clinical apps EASY SELF SERVICE - the Virtual Smartcard Self Service portal gives you total control of your enrolment, device options and account settings, such as passwords and security recovery options. INTEGRATED AUTHENTICATION - Virtual Smartcard is cloud-based, and is device, systems and hardware agnostic, so you get the same integrated experience as a physical smartcard. DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR E-PRESCRIBING - Digital Identity Authenticator supports issuing electronic prescriptions faster and simpler with biometric authorization directly on your mobile device.

About

Xigma Diary

Features
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This app provide the information of the clinics to medical experts: -> Today clinics -> Future clinics -> Clinic location -> Clients details -> Special Instruction -> Clients contact Details -> Email clinic list For further information please visit our website: https://www.mednetix.co.uk

Screenshots

Digital Identity Authenticator4 screens
Xigma Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Digital Identity Authenticator at every 4 months against Xigma Diary's every 22 months. Xigma Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digital Identity Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Xigma Diary every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Digital Identity Authenticator versus Xigma Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital Identity AuthenticatorXigma Diary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 months β€” betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperOneAdvanced LimitedMednetix Limited

In-app purchases

None

Digital Identity Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Xigma Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Identity Authenticator free?
Digital Identity Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xigma Diary free?
Xigma Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Digital Identity Authenticator or Xigma Diary have ads?
Neither Digital Identity Authenticator nor Xigma Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digital Identity Authenticator or Xigma Diary?
Digital Identity Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and Xigma Diary every 22 months. Most recently, Digital Identity Authenticator was updated on October 13, 2026 and Xigma Diary on October 3, 2026.

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