IDnow AutoIdent vs ECSigner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDnow AutoIdent
Quickly and securely verify your identity from anywhere using your smartphone. This AI-powered solution streamlines onboarding processes, eliminating the need for lengthy in-person procedures. Get verified in minutes with just your ID document and an internet connection.
- AI-powered identity verification
- Remote identification from home or on the go
- Fast onboarding process (2 minutes)
- Secure and reliable verification
- Requires smartphone and valid ID document
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IDnow AutoIdent is an AI-powered solution that enables you to quickly, easily and securely identify yourself from home or on the road, at any time of the day, in just 2 minutes. All you need is your smartphone, a stable internet connection and your valid ID document. Say goodbye to all those long onboarding processes that require you to spend time, effort and money to get an account. IDnow AutoIdent is a free, easy, fast, reliable and secure solution to identify yourself at any time of the day when signing up for a new service. IDnow is an international expert for identification and eSigning solutions. Further information can be found on our website www.idnow.io. IDnow AutoIdent runs on Apple iPhone 5s or higher and iOS 10.0 or higher. Please note that IDnow also offers the app IDnow Online Ident (for video verification). If your token is not accepted on the home screen, you may need to switch to the IDnow Online Ident app.
ECSigner
Generate two-step verification codes directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a convenient way to access your accounts securely without needing a separate physical device.
- Two-step verification code generation
- iPhone and iPad support
- Secure account access
- Convenient code generation
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The ECSigner app generates two-step verification codes on your iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IDnow AutoIdent at 46% against ECSigner's 0%. IDnow AutoIdent also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). ECSigner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IDnow AutoIdent ships an update monthly, ECSigner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDnow AutoIdent | ECSigner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDnow GmbH | EuroCert Sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
IDnow AutoIdent
ECSigner
Bugs and requests
IDnow AutoIdent
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scanning issues with UK passports
- Freezing on selfie capture
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Support for more ID types
- Improved facial recognition
- Better guidance on document requirements
ECSigner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IDnow AutoIdent
No in-app purchases
ECSigner
No in-app purchases
