UNJSPF Digital CE vs IDB Digital CE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UNJSPF Digital CE
This app digitizes the UNJSPF Certificate of Entitlement process, replacing a slow paper-based system. It utilizes facial biometrics, liveness checks, and geo-location to securely submit eligibility proof to a blockchain, serving over 70,000 retirees globally.
- Digital Certificate of Entitlement
- Facial biometric technology
- Liveness check
- Geo-location submission
- Secure blockchain storage
- Data privacy protection
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The current paper-based process for the UNJSPF Certificate of Entitlement to prove a retiree’s/beneficiary’s eligibility for continued pension caters to over 70 thousand retirees and beneficiaries located in more than 190 countries. As it uses postal services, the process is very slow and cumbersome. The App uses facial biometric technology, liveness check and geo-location to submit a Digital Certificate of Entitlement to a secure blockchain. Use of location makes it possible for retirees and beneficiaries paid under the two-track to also use the app. All user data is stored securely either in the App or in data centres protected by UN Privileges and Immunity. No cloud-based services are used for processing of user information. The paper-based CE will continue to be an option for the retires/beneficiaries who cannot/ do not want to use the app.
IDB Digital CE
This application streamlines the process of proving retiree and beneficiary eligibility for pension benefits. It leverages facial biometrics, liveness checks, and geo-location to securely submit a digital certificate to a blockchain, replacing a slow, paper-based system.
- Digital Certificate of Eligibility
- Facial Biometric Technology
- Liveness Check
- Geo-location Submission
- Secure Blockchain Storage
- Eliminates Paper-Based Process
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The current paper-based process for the IDB Certificate of Eligibility to prove a retiree's/beneficiary's eligibility for continued pension benefits caters to thousands of retirees and beneficiaries across the Americas and beyond. As it uses postal services, the process is very slow and cumbersome. The App uses facial biometric technology, liveness check, and geo-location to submit a Digital Certificate of Eligibility to a secure blockchain. Use of location makes it possible for retirees and beneficiaries in multiple countries to also use the app. All user data is stored securely either in the App or in data centres protected by IDB institutional policies. No cloud-based services are used for processing of user information. The paper-based CE will continue to be an option for retirees/beneficiaries who cannot or do not want to use the app.
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Verdict
UNJSPF Digital CE and IDB Digital CE both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of UNJSPF Digital CE's written reviews are positive against 0% of IDB Digital CE's. UNJSPF Digital CE also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 307) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). IDB Digital CE's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for UNJSPF Digital CE against 4.8 for IDB Digital CE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UNJSPF Digital CE has 4.9K ratings behind it against 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of UNJSPF Digital CE's written reviews are positive against 0% of IDB Digital CE's.
UNJSPF Digital CE ships an update every 6 weeks, IDB Digital CE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UNJSPF Digital CE | IDB Digital CE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.9K ratings) | 4.8 (307 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | 307 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 342 MB | 345 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Computing Centre | Inter-American Development Bank |
Customer experience
UNJSPF Digital CE
IDB Digital CE
Bugs and requests
UNJSPF Digital CE
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent facial recognition
- Inability to download digital certificate
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to use on multiple devices
- Clearer photo instructions
- Accessibility options for elderly users
IDB Digital CE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UNJSPF Digital CE
No in-app purchases
IDB Digital CE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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