Comparison

CheckedID vs publicroam

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

Head to head
About

CheckedID

This app helps businesses verify customer identities remotely using a smartphone or tablet. It captures ID document data and images, reads NFC chips if available, and securely sends information for automated verification within seconds. The service is GDPR compliant and provides a verification report.

Highlights
  • Remote identity verification
  • ID document scanning
  • NFC chip reading
  • Automated verification
  • Secure data transmission
  • GDPR compliant
Features
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The CheckedID app is intended to establish someone's identity. Very safe, easy to use and fully compliant with laws and regulations. CheckedID is intended for companies and organizations that need certainty with whom they are dealing, even if these persons are located at a distance. All it takes is a formal identity document (e.g. passport, ID card, residence permit or driving licence) and a standard smartphone or tablet connected to the internet. The app can be used directly from the App Store, while customization is still provided. CheckedID offers a suitable solution for the perfect ID check for every situation. With the CheckedlD app, images and data of an ID document and its holder are captured. If the device and document used support this, the NFC chip in the document is read. The app is very safe (“bank grade”) and does not leave any personal data on the device. The app sends the images and data to the secure CheckedID servers, where the automated verification takes place. The result is available in less than 15 seconds. The secure verification report states whether the ID is in order and provides the verified personal data of the holder. All this in full compliance with the GDPR requirements. CheckedID is a business service developed and owned by JanusID B.V. (The Netherlands). It contains components licensed from Mitek Systems B.V. The CheckedID app is free to use for all employees and guests of companies and organizations that have a subscription to the CheckedID service. The operation of the app can also be tested in demo mode. Request a demo code for this via https://www.janusid.nl/en/contact. For other information, see our website https://www.janusid.nl/en/checkedid.

About

publicroam

Gain automatic and secure access to guest WiFi at various participating organizations. Manage your personal account and connect multiple devices to the network. Enjoy free and private internet access.

Highlights
  • Automatic WiFi connection
  • Secure guest network access
  • Connect multiple devices
  • Personal account management
  • Access at diverse venues
Features
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Sign up for Publicroam in no time. Publicroam gives you automatic and secure access to guest WiFi at all participating organizations — municipalities, libraries, healthcare institutions, museums, theaters, sports venues, coworking spaces, and more. The app contains your personal Publicroam account. With it, you can also connect your other devices — like your laptop. Using publicroam is free. Your privacy is respected.

Screenshots

CheckedID4 screens
publicroam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CheckedID at 3.4 against publicroam's 1.3. CheckedID also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). 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

CheckedID holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckedID ships an update every 2 months, publicroam every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CheckedID versus publicroam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckedIDpublicroam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better1.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanusIDPublicroam

Customer experience

CheckedID

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

publicroam

All ratings13 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

None

CheckedID

No in-app purchases

None

publicroam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheckedID free?
CheckedID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is publicroam free?
publicroam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CheckedID or publicroam?
CheckedID is rated higher. CheckedID averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while publicroam averages 1.3 from 13 ratings.
Do CheckedID or publicroam have ads?
Neither CheckedID nor publicroam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckedID or publicroam?
CheckedID ships an update every 2 months, and publicroam every 13 months. Most recently, CheckedID was updated on August 16, 2026 and publicroam on July 7, 2026.

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