Comparison

Singpass vs eGovPH

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

Head to head
About

Singpass

Access government services and manage your digital identity securely. Log in quickly using biometrics or a passcode, sign documents digitally, and receive notifications. This app simplifies transactions and provides a trusted way to interact with digital services.

Highlights
  • Biometric login (fingerprint, face)
  • QR code login
  • Digital signing of documents
  • Government notifications inbox
  • View personal government data
  • Secure in-person verification
Features
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Singpass is Singapore’s trusted digital identity, giving you access to over 1,400 services and counting. From opening a bank account to booking a medical appointment and checking your CPF balance — everything is done securely, with just a passkey. ◦ Safer and faster logins with passkeys Passkeys only work on official Singpass logins, keeping you safe from phishing scams and fake websites. ◦ Launch services instantly Skip an extra login when you visit your most-used government services. ◦ Important daily details, at a glance View your CPF balance, HDB details, passport expiry, driving licence, and more. All pulled from the source and updated frequently. ◦ Sign documents digitally Your digital signature is uniquely yours — impossible to forge. Once signed, the document is permanently sealed. ◦ Security you can trust Singpass Face Verification matches you against government records — so only you can access your Singpass. ◦ Go passwordless Point your phone at any Singpass QR code to log in instantly. No typing required. Get started New to Singpass? Register your Singpass account at singpass.gov.sg Already have an account? Use your previous device to set up instantly. Download the Singpass app Complete your one-time verification Create your passkey Need help? Visit our FAQ at go.gov.sg/singpass-faq Found an issue? Report it at go.gov.sg/singpass-feedback-issue This official application is brought to you by the Government Technology Agency (GovTech).

About

eGovPH

This app acts as a unified platform for all government services, offering a convenient one-stop-shop for citizens. It aims to simplify procedures, enhance transparency, and promote ease of doing business through digital transactions.

Highlights
  • Unified government services
  • Digital transactions
  • Simplified procedures
  • Enhanced transparency
  • Ease of doing business
Read full description

The eGovPH App serve as the single operating system unifying all government services in a single application. This one-stop-shop platform provides convenience to the public and facilitates effective transactions. This app is supported by several Republic Acts and simplifies government procedures, enhances transparency, reduces corruption and bureaucratic red tape, and promotes ease of doing business. An innovative solution that revolutionizes government services, promoting a more efficient transparent, and responsive government that benefits all Filipinos.

Screenshots

Singpass4 screens
eGovPH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eGovPH at 66% against Singpass's 44%. eGovPH also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). Singpass's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Singpass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Singpass's written reviews are positive against 66% of eGovPH's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Singpass ships an update every 5 weeks, eGovPH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Singpass versus eGovPH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingpasseGovPH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.6K ratings) — better4.6 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#188 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB240 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGovernment Technology AgencyDICT eGovernment

Customer experience

Singpass

All ratings7,646 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative50.5%

eGovPH

All ratings3,151 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.0%

User reviews

Singpass

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Convenient for overseas users
  • 👍 Clear and easy to understand information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
  • 🔒 Restrictive security measures
  • ⚠️ Difficult to use for overseas users
  • 🤯 Confusing and complicated processes

eGovPH

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Convenient one-stop app
  • 🚀 Streamlines government services
  • 🚀 Efficient travel process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Inconsistent login/registration
  • 🐛 Camera issues for photo capture
  • 🐛 Slow response times
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently

Bugs and requests

Singpass

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working after updates
  • Redirection issues between mobile and web
  • Facial recognition not working for all users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow alternative authentication methods besides SMS OTP
  • Improve overseas user experience
  • Simplify password reset and address change processes

eGovPH

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in with email
  • Registration process often fails
  • Passport photo not recognized
  • Facial recognition not working properly
  • App crashes during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow login with international phone numbers
  • Integrate more government services
  • Provide clear instructions and guidelines
  • Improve photo capture and verification process
  • Add option to update personal information

In-app purchases

None

Singpass

No in-app purchases

None

eGovPH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Singpass free?
Singpass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eGovPH free?
eGovPH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Singpass or eGovPH?
Singpass is rated higher. Singpass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while eGovPH averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Singpass or eGovPH have ads?
Neither Singpass nor eGovPH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Singpass or eGovPH?
Singpass ships an update every 5 weeks, and eGovPH every 2 weeks. Most recently, Singpass was updated on September 22, 2026 and eGovPH on September 24, 2026.

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