Comparison

VI Mobile ID vs RoamGuard

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

Head to head
About

VI Mobile ID

Features
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Vanderbilt’s range of Bluetooth Readers is a secure & flexible identification solution bringing the access credential onto your smartphone. For more information on how to use the app or how to set-up a Bluetooth credential, please visit our website at https://www.vanderbiltindustries.com/bluetooth-card-readers. VI Mobile ID is a mobile access control solution. This app uses your smartphone’s Bluetooth® Smart technology as an alternative to keys and contactless access credentials. It connects and transmits data to compatible Bluetooth card readers to unlock doors. VI Mobil ID offers multiple ways of identification for easy access control: Show to Go: In this mode, the smart phone will simulate a traditional proximity card and need to be hold close to the reader. Shake to Go: When you shake the smart phone, it triggers a connection to the Bluetooth reader. The door will be unlocked if the user has been authorized successfully. Manual Button: You can unlock a door by tapping the button on your smart phone app. Hands-free: In this mode, you can unlock the door by passing infront of the reader without having to present the smart phone. Other functions: - Background mode to allow user to unlock the door without unlocking the smart phone - Direct mode to allow automatic unlocking when user is walking towards the door - Password protection for sensitivity and RSSI value setting - Real time Bluetooth signal strength and display searched reader's name The app will only be useful to you once your organization has been set up with compatible readers and your security administrator can issue Mobil IDs. If you would like to start using VI Mobile ID in your organization and require further information on how to set-up a Bluetooth credential on your phone, please visit our website at https://www.vanderbiltindustries.com/bluetooth-card-readers.

About

RoamGuard

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RoamGuard helps you protect what moves you. An AI-enabled smart security solution built to safeguard vehicles — vans, cars, caravans, and motorhomes — along with your valuable tools and assets. Whether you are a tradesperson relying on your van and equipment, or a family seeking peace of mind for your vehicle, RoamGuard gives you intelligent protection against theft. 1. Smart Security for Mobility • Monitor your vehicles and assets in real time • Receive instant alerts if movement, tampering, or intrusion is detected • Prevent theft with AI-driven early detection 2. Advanced Tracking • GPS tracking to locate vehicles and assets anytime • Journey history and usage patterns at your fingertips • Share secure location details with trusted contacts 3. Easy to Use • Clean, intuitive mobile app interface • Quick installation — no technical hassle required 4. AI-Driven Protection • Smarter notifications powered by AI to reduce false alerts • Over-the-air updates ensure your system is always improving • Built in line with UK & EU IoT security standards 5. For Professionals & Families • Perfect for tradespeople who depend on vans, tools, and valuable assets • Families gain extra peace of mind for cars, caravans, and motorhomes • One app to manage multiple vehicles and devices, scaling with your lifestyle Why RoamGuard? Every 19 minutes a van is broken in. Every 8 minutes a car is stolen, and only 23% of the caravans stolen are ever recovered. RoamGuard combines IoT hardware, AI analytics, and telematics to fight theft and support quick recovery. Download RoamGuard today and join the movement to protect what moves you.

Screenshots

VI Mobile ID4 screens
RoamGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoamGuard at every 2 months against VI Mobile ID's every 4 months. RoamGuard also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VI Mobile ID ships an update every 4 months, RoamGuard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VI Mobile ID versus RoamGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVI Mobile IDRoamGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVanderbilt, LLCRoamGuard

In-app purchases

None

VI Mobile ID

No in-app purchases

None

RoamGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VI Mobile ID free?
VI Mobile ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoamGuard free?
RoamGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VI Mobile ID or RoamGuard have ads?
Neither VI Mobile ID nor RoamGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VI Mobile ID or RoamGuard?
VI Mobile ID ships an update every 4 months, and RoamGuard every 2 months. Most recently, VI Mobile ID was updated on November 3, 2026 and RoamGuard on October 30, 2026.

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