Samleikin vs Iglu SmartHome
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.
Iglu SmartHome
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KEY FEATURES UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Works with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter and more. You can use all your favourite devices without switching apps. SMART AUTOMATION Create routines triggered by time, sensors, your presence or device actions. One tap or no taps — your home will respond. VOICE & REMOTE CONTROL Talk to your home via voice assistant and manage it from anywhere. INSTANT ALERTS Get notified when it matters: e.g., motion detected, door unlocked, water leak spotted. PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST Stay safe with encrypted connection, clear permissions, secure cloud or local backups. SMART ENERGY MANAGEMENT See how much energy your devices use. Schedule or automate to save power and cut bills. SAFE SHARING Add family members or guests with custom access and time-based permissions.
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Verdict
Samleikin and Iglu SmartHome are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, Iglu SmartHome every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samleikin | Iglu SmartHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 268 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gjaldstovan | IGLU Tech |
In-app purchases
Samleikin
No in-app purchases
Iglu SmartHome
No in-app purchases









