My WebID vs ElsterSecure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My WebID
This app streamlines identification and electronic signature processes. It offers secure, GDPR-compliant methods for identity verification, including video identification and digital ID functions. Easily sign documents electronically with legally valid e-signatures.
- All identification procedures
- Electronic signatures
- GDPR compliant
- Server in Germany
- Video identification
- ID card verification
- Digital identity
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My WebID • all identification procedures and e-signature via one app • data protection compliant according to GDPR, server in Germany • from the inventor of online video identification for the highest level of security (anti money laundering law-compliant video identification for banks) With the My WebID app you carry out every identification - with video, online banking, ID card photos, digital identity or eID function - in just a few steps. 1. Download the app 2. Follow the instructions 3. Enter your TAN - done. Your legally valid electronic signature with e-signature is just as easy. The My WebID app only needs authorization for the camera. Tips: • Make sure you have a stable internet connection to ensure smooth operation. WiFi is better than mobile data. • Good lighting helps to identify the ID card. • The ID document should be clean and undamaged and not covered by your hand.
ElsterSecure
This app simplifies logging into your tax account by using your smartphone for authentication. Once set up, you won't need certificate files or usernames for access. It's designed for secure and convenient tax-related logins.
- Smartphone-based authentication
- Eliminates need for certificate files
- Simplifies tax account logins
- QR code scanning for setup
- Secure user account management
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ElsterSecure ist die neue Authentisierungs-App von ELSTER. Einmal eingerichtet, benötigen Sie für Ihren Login nur noch Ihr Smartphone. Eine Zertifikatsdatei oder einen Nutzernamen benötigen Sie nach erstmaliger Einrichtung nicht mehr. So richten Sie ElsterSecure ein: 1. Loggen Sie sich wie bisher gewohnt in MeinElster ein. 2. Gehen Sie zu "Mein Benutzerkonto" > "ElsterSecure": https://www.elster.de/eportal/meinKonto/elstersecure 3. Unter "Login-Option ElsterSecure hinzufügen" können Sie die App mit Ihrem MeinElster-Konto verknüpfen Wenn Sie noch kein MeinElster Konto besitzen, können Sie sich unter www.elster.de registrieren und ElsterSecure als Login-Option wählen. Derzeit ist eine Authentisierung mittels ElsterSecure nur für den Login in MeinElster möglich. Eine Übermittlung durch Drittanbieter von Steuersoftware wird noch nicht unterstützt, hierfür benötigen Sie weiterhin ein Zertifikat. ElsterSecure benötigt folgende Berechtigungen: - Zugriff auf die Kamera(s) des Geräts: Diese Berechtigung wird für das Scannen des QR-Codes benötigt. Datenschutzhinweis: https://www.elster.de/eportal/infoseite/elstersecure
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ElsterSecure at 84% against My WebID's 46%. ElsterSecure also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). My WebID's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (488 vs 89). 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.
ElsterSecure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My WebID has 488 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of My WebID's written reviews are positive against 84% of ElsterSecure's.
My WebID ships an update every 3 weeks, ElsterSecure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My WebID | ElsterSecure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (488 ratings) | 4.7 (89 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 488 — better | 89 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WebID Solutions GmbH | Bayerisches Landesamt fuer Steuern |
Customer experience
My WebID
ElsterSecure
Bugs and requests
My WebID
Reported bugs
10 issues- Connection drops during verification process
- Calls get cut off mid-process
- Voiceover and on-screen instructions not synchronized
- App crashes when rotating device or accessing phone number field
- Passport not accepted despite being valid German-issued document
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- Residency permit rejected in favor of ID card only
- Unable to correct mistakes in entered information
- White input box invisible on white background
- Unstable data center connections
- Poor audio quality during video calls
Requested features
10 requests- AI-powered automated verification system
- Clearer TAN (Transaction Authentication Number) explanation
- Better on-screen instructions and voiceover synchronization
- Support for multiple document types (passports, residency permits)
- Improved web browser interface
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- More obvious input field visibility
- Better training video with detailed process steps
- Flexible appointment scheduling (not just morning slots)
- Customer service contact link
- Appointment booking system with shorter wait times
ElsterSecure
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My WebID
No in-app purchases
ElsterSecure
No in-app purchases
Questions
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