# Wilkes Shield vs GET Mobile ID

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wilkes Shield at none against GET Mobile ID's 1. Wilkes Shield also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). GET Mobile ID's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GET Mobile ID sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Wilkes Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wilkes Shield against 4.7 for GET Mobile ID. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GET Mobile ID has 6.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wilkes Shield | GET Mobile ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilkes-shield/id1267845461/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-mobile-id/id1552562526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wilkes University- Teaching Commons](https://appshunter.io/developer/521782301) | [GLOBAL ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487364206) |

## What reviewers say

### Wilkes Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilkes-shield/id1267845461)

This official university safety app allows users to quickly contact campus security in emergencies. It also enables sending crime tips with photos/videos, sharing location with friends, accessing campus resources, and viewing incident maps.

**Highlights:** Emergency contact with university safety, Send crime tips with photos/videos, Friend location tracking (FriendWatch), Access campus resources and handbook, View incident maps and safe locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GET Mobile ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-mobile-id/id1552562526)

Securely store and manage your digital identity, like a mobile driver's license, directly on your phone. This app offers a private and convenient alternative to physical ID cards, with advanced encryption for enhanced control over your data.

**Highlights:** Digital mobile driver's license (mDL), Mobile ID (mID) storage, Privacy-protecting digital identity, Secure data encryption, Global alternative to physical ID

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year  Subscription | $1.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Convenient digital ID
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Ability to control data sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Lack of trust in digital ID
- 💰 Subscription fee required
- 📍 Limited acceptance outside of Utah

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Facial recognition issues
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Wallet
- Wider acceptance across more businesses
- Improved facial recognition and setup process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wilkes Shield free?

Wilkes Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GET Mobile ID free?

GET Mobile ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wilkes Shield or GET Mobile ID?

Wilkes Shield is rated higher. Wilkes Shield averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GET Mobile ID averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Wilkes Shield or GET Mobile ID have ads?

Neither Wilkes Shield nor GET Mobile ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wilkes Shield or GET Mobile ID?

Wilkes Shield ships an update every 2 months, and GET Mobile ID every 2 months. Most recently, Wilkes Shield was updated on September 30, 2026 and GET Mobile ID on October 22, 2026.

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