Comparison

My WISeID vs iShield Key Passcode

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

Head to head
About

My WISeID

Features
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My WISeID, an App of the WISeID Mobile Suite, allows you to obtain and use your digital identity to secure your on-line communications. Main functionalities: - Generate a CertifyID Digital Certificate, associated to your email address - In combination with our online service “CloudSign”, digitally sign PDF documents - Strong authentication to connect to web sites My WISeID allows you to easily export the digital identity and install it in your different devices, enabling secure email for digital signature and encryption. This first version of My WISeID is offered as a free service. Premium features like fully validated digital identities or corporate versions will be coming soon.

About

iShield Key Passcode

Manage authentication codes and static passwords securely with this app, which works exclusively with iShield Key variants supporting Passcode or TOTP functionality. It utilizes NFC to communicate with the hardware key, offering a portable and easy-to-use solution for 2-factor authentication without cloud reliance.

Highlights
  • Manage Passcode/TOTP functionality
  • Works with Passcode/TOTP iShield Key variants
  • NFC interface for communication
  • Store 2-factor authentication/passwords
  • Portable, no cloud reliance
  • Add accounts via QR code or manual entry
  • Per-slot PIN protection
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Some product variants of the iShield Key are equipped with the Passcode (for HOTP, TOTP codes and Static Passwords) or TOTP application (some previous gen models). With this key there's no need to store your authentication information on every device. This app: • will help you with management of the Passcode or TOTP functionality • only works with Passcode and TOTP-enabled iShield Key variants • only supports NFC interface to communicate with the iShield Key Main Features: • Security – Safely store your 2-factor authentication or Password in the hardware-backed vault of your iShield Key (max 42 accounts are supported on one Key) • Portability – Your secrets are always with you. No need to setup and synchronize accounts on every device or rely on the Cloud • Ease-of-Use – OTP code is only a couple of taps away. Scan a QR code or enter details manually to add an account • Compatibility – works with all services that support the OTP 2-factor authentication methods • Above and Beyond – store the most important accounts with extra security layer in the form of per-slot PIN-protection

Screenshots

My WISeID4 screens
iShield Key Passcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: My WISeID at 13.0 against iShield Key Passcode's 17.6. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
My WISeID versus iShield Key Passcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy WISeIDiShield Key Passcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOISTESwissbit Germany AG

In-app purchases

None

My WISeID

No in-app purchases

None

iShield Key Passcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My WISeID free?
My WISeID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iShield Key Passcode free?
iShield Key Passcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My WISeID or iShield Key Passcode have ads?
Neither My WISeID nor iShield Key Passcode shows ads.

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