swype vs Mobile ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
swype
Offers flexible mobile plans with unlimited calls, internet, and SMS. Choose from various flat-rate options, including European roaming, and enjoy 5G network speeds. Manage your plan, payments, and eSIM directly through the app for ultimate freedom and convenience.
- Unlimited calls, internet, SMS
- Flat rate plans (Surf, Swiss, Europe)
- 5G network access
- eSIM ready and in-app setup
- Change or cancel plans easily
- In-app payment options
- Direct customer care access
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Mobile. Just better. Flat rate plans Choose between four main plans – Surf, Swiss, Surf Europe or Europe. All our plans are unlimited. You will never have to worry of running out of talking time or data. All plans include data in Switzerland. With swype Europe, you can even enjoy unlimited roaming calls and data in 41 countries. 5G All our main plans are using the award-winning 5G network of Sunrise in Switzerland. It gives you ultra high-speed internet connection and outstanding call quality. eSIM ready Get your eSIM directly in the app. You can setup your number within just a couple of minutes. Total Freedom Tailor swype to your own needs. You can change or cancel your plan with a couple of clicks in the app. You can add extra boosters for daily roaming or for international calls. Easy Payments Payment is easy and secure within the app with TWINT , Visa and Mastercard. You will only pay for what you activate. There are no hidden costs and no invoices. Everything in the app With the swype app you have full access to your account. You can control and change your plans, activate new numbers and manage your payments. You can also reach out to our customer care team directly form the app. Easy activation No need to go to a store, you can do it directly from your phone wherever you are. Download the app, have your ID document ready and you can place your order within minutes. swype is a Swiss telecommunication service provider, a brand of Sunrise LLC.
Mobile ID
This app provides a secure second factor for logins, trusted by banks and enterprises. It offers cryptographically protected push prompts for quick approval using device biometrics and supports electronic signatures.
- Secure login with transaction approval
- Electronic signatures for Swiss and EU regulations
- Geofencing and tamper-proof device binding
- State-of-the-art encryption
- Biometric authentication support
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Turn your smartphone into a highly secure second factor trusted by banks, government agencies and leading enterprises. Cryptographically protected push prompts are approved in seconds with device passcode, face or fingerprint. Key features: • Secure login - Two-step verification with structured Transaction Approval for clear, detailed prompts. • E-signatures - Acts as your intent confirmation for advanced and qualified electronic signatures under Swiss and EU regulations, supported by multiple signature service providers. • Extra protection - Optional geofencing, tamper-proof device binding and state-of-the-art encryption. Privacy & cost: We collect no personal data, share nothing with third parties, show no ads, and the app is free. Support: app@mobileid.ch FAQ & info: https://mobileid.ch
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: swype at 41% against Mobile ID's 10%. swype also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Mobile ID's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
swype ships an update monthly, Mobile ID every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | swype | Mobile ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunrise UPC GmbH | Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd. |
Customer experience
swype
Mobile ID
Bugs and requests
swype
Reported bugs
22 issues- Charged even after cancellation
- eSIM doesn't work on new phone
- Payments with Datatrans keep failing
- Roaming stopped working
- App login failed
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- Internet lentissimo
- Internet not unlimited
- No proper signal
- SIM card takes days to arrive
- Cannot connect to network
- International roaming deactivated but reactivates
- Reduced speed after reaching limit
- Cannot add payment method
- App crashes during setup
- Login screen blocked on black page
- Internet stopped working after three months
- Number porting errors
- Download very slow
- Cannot make calls in emergency
- Voicemail not working
- Login issues
- Cannot reach human support
Requested features
3 requests- Add Apple Watch support
- Allow sign-up for customers without residence address
- Improve chat feature for customer service
Mobile ID
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
swype
No in-app purchases
Mobile ID
No in-app purchases
