AUTHADA vs DocuVault Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AUTHADA
Securely identify yourself online using your German identity card or residence permit. The app guides you through the process of reading your ID and entering necessary codes for verification.
- Online identification with German ID card
- Uses NFC for data reading
- PIN and TAN entry for verification
- PIN change and unlock functionality
- Privacy-focused with BSI certification
- Accessible design
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For a successful identification you need: - one of the following identity documents: German identity card, residence permit or eID card for EU citizens. - the corresponding ID PIN - an NFC-enabled smartphone This is how identification with our app works step by step: 1. Start the process by entering the 10-digit ident code you can find on your service provider's website into the AUTHADA app. If you do not see an ident code and you are using a PC, go to the website of the service provider you want to identify with a PC and scan the QR code with the AUTHADA app. If you are only using a smartphone (without an additional desktop device), click on the "Start AUTHADA" button on the service provider's website. 2. Now follow the instructions in the app. This includes entering your PIN and reading out your ID card. 3. Then enter the TAN generated in the app on the service provider's website. The ID card PIN You can find your ID card PIN and PUK in your PIN letter, which you received via mail after applying for your ID card. Please note: Before using the online ID card function for the first time, you must change your ID card PIN. To do so, you will need the five-digit transport PIN from your PIN letter. With the AUTHADA app and the "Change PIN" function, you can assign a new, personal, six-digit PIN. In future, you will always need this PIN if you want to use the online ID card function. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times, your ID card PIN is blocked. With the AUTHADA app, you can unlock your ID card PIN using the "Unlock PIN" function and your PUK. If you have forgotten your PIN or no longer have your PIN letter, you can also have your PIN reset without your PUK at your local Citizens' Registration Office. AUTHADA protects your privacy AUTHADA's eID solution is certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and ensures compliance with the highest security requirements. The smartphone is only used to read out the data for the respective business purpose. Before the read out process, the data to be read out is displayed. Your data is not stored in the app or at AUTHADA - your data is always encrypted and secure. Accessibility We paid attention to accessibility when implementing the app in order to make it accessible to as many people as possible.
DocuVault Pro
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DocuVault Proβ Your personal document scanner and expiry tracker. Never let an important document expire again. DocuVault scans, organizes, and tracks all your essential documents β passports, driver's licenses, insurance cards, visas, certificates, contracts, and more. SCAN & CAPTURE β’ Scan documents using your camera with automatic edge detection β’ Import from your photo library or files β’ Scan multiple documents at once with batch processing β’ Advanced OCR extracts text, names, dates, and document details automatically SMART EXPIRY TRACKING β’ Automatic expiry date detection from scanned documents β’ Color-coded dashboard shows valid, expiring, and expired documents at a glance β’ Never miss a renewal β get notified days, weeks, or months before expiry ORGANIZE WITH EASE β’ Documents automatically categorized: Passport, License, Insurance, Visa, Certificate, Contract, Permit, and more β’ Group and filter documents by category β’ Search across all your documents instantly SECURITY FIRST β’ Face ID / Touch ID protection β your documents stay private β’ Stored on your device by default β no accounts required β’ Optional iCloud sync (Pro) uses your private iCloud database β’ No ads, no tracking NOTIFICATIONS THAT MATTER β’ Customizable reminder periods per document β’ Smart defaults based on document type (e.g., 6 months for passports, 30 days for insurance) β’ Choose your preferred notification time SIRI & SHORTCUTS β’ Ask Siri "When does my passport expire?" β’ Hear what's expiring soon without opening the app β’ Answers are generated on your device APPLE CALENDAR β’ Add any expiry date to your calendar with reminder alerts EXPORT & SHARE β’ Export documents as PDF β’ Share with family, employers, or agencies when needed DOCUVAULT PRO Upgrade to Pro for the full experience: β’ Unlimited document storage β’ Per-category reminder customization β’ PDF export with full document details β’ iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad β’ Quick View cards for instant reference DocuVault is built with privacy at its core. Everything stays on your device unless you turn on iCloud sync β your documents, your data, your control. Download DocuVault today and take control of your documents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AUTHADA at none against DocuVault Pro's 2. AUTHADA also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DocuVault Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DocuVault Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AUTHADA asks for nothing beyond the download.
AUTHADA ships an update every 2 months, DocuVault Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AUTHADA | DocuVault Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Authada GmbH | Vakula Kurra |
In-app purchases
AUTHADA
No in-app purchases
DocuVault Pro
- DocuVault Plus$1.99
- DocuVault Pro$4.99
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