Samleikin vs MitID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samleikin
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Samleikin is a Faroese digital identity that can be used as a secure authentication on various e-services. You need to register for Samleikin, before you can use the app. You can order it directly in the app or personally at Staravegur 9 in Tórshavn. To order Samleikin, you need to be 15 or older, have a Faroese p-tal and a valid ID, passport og driver's licence, at hand. You will use Samleikin everytime you log in to a e-service connected to Samleikin. Samleikin uses two factor authentication. This means that when you log in, you must go through two steps. Step 1: Have your phone by hand in order to approve login Step 2: Enter your personal PIN in the app. First, go to the service you want to logon to. When you logon, Samleikin will notify you on your handheld device. When you open the app, a picture will be shown. This should be the same picture that you see on the logon site. When you have verified the pictures, you will be asked to type in your personal PIN in your Samleikin app. You can choose to use the app in English or Faroese. Please visit samleikin.fo for guides and information about the app. Samleikin is a part of Talgildu Føroyar.
MitID
This digital ID app allows you to log in, sign documents, and approve actions across various self-service platforms. Authenticate on your mobile with a swipe or on your computer by scanning a QR code. Activate your ID using your passport or an activation code.
- Digital ID for login and signing
- Approve actions with a swipe
- QR code authentication for computers
- Activate with passport or code
- Transfer MitID to new devices
- Manage user ID and mobile number
- Block or reactivate MitID
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MitID is your digital ID. You use it when you want to log in, sign digitally and approve actions in various self-service solutions. If you need to approve on your mobile or tablet, you do it with a single swipe in the app. To authenticate on your computer, scan a QR code. Activate your MitID You can activate your MitID in your app by scanning your passport/ID card or with an activation code from Borgerservice. If you have a new mobile, you can copy your MitID from your old app. In the app you can also... View or change your user ID, change the mobile number you use for MitID, block or reactivate MitID, approve with a button instead of a swipe, or choose the app in multiple languages. Have a spare MitID Having an extra MitID is a good idea. If you happen to lose your mobile with the app on it, you can still use MitID. Read here how to do it: MitID.dk/reserve More information You can get MitID from the age of 13. MitID has been developed by The Agency for Digital Government and Finance Denmark – on behalf of the public and financial sectors. Read more: MitID.dk
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Samleikin at 13.0 against MitID's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samleikin ships an update every 3 months, MitID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samleikin | MitID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.2 (195 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 5.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 195 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gjaldstovan | Digitaliseringsstyrelsen |
Bugs and requests
Samleikin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MitID
Reported bugs
5 issues- Passport chip scanning not working
- Face scanning not functioning
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Inability to create or activate account
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
2 requests- Notifications for login approvals
- Support for foreign passports and IDs
In-app purchases
Samleikin
No in-app purchases
MitID
No in-app purchases
