Comparison

Svipe ID vs University Introductions

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

Head to head
About

Svipe ID

Securely log in, approve actions, and share identity information across online platforms. This app offers a private and secure way to verify your identity, with personal data remaining on your device. Always review requests to ensure they are legitimate before approving.

Highlights
  • Secure login and action approval
  • Identity information sharing
  • Conforms to latest security standards
  • Personal data remains on device
  • QR code scanning for computer use
  • Privacy-focused design
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You can use the Svipe app for logging in, approving actions, and securely sharing your identity related information across various online platforms. When accessed via mobile or tablet, a simple button click opens the app; for computer use, scanning a QR code is required. Svipe always conforms with the latest security standards, providing a secure means to verify your identity online. After the initial onboarding to the app, Svipe does not retain any of your personal data on its servers. Your personal information remains solely on your mobile device, respecting your privacy. Protect yourself by always carefully reviewing the disclosure request confirming it is the correct company and purpose. Select "deny" in the top left corner of the app if you encounter an action you didn't initiate or wish to approve. Svipe has been developed by Svipe AB to enhance the safety and convenience of sharing identity information online.

About

University Introductions

Features
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This app is required to participate in the University Introduction for students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA). Aside from taking part in the introduction, the app also contains lots of essential information to make the best out of your first few days in Amsterdam! Join this introduction programme to get in touch with the university, the city of Amsterdam and meet students from all UvA faculties. With fun and informative events at different locations! Your welcome programme includes fun, thriving in an intercultural environment and sports and culture. Of course, there will be plenty of time to exchange ideas and funny moments with everyone who is embarking on the same adventure as you. This introduction is a collaboration with Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is the biggest interdisciplinary student association in Europe. ESN works for the creation of a more mobile and flexible education environment by supporting and developing the student exchange from different levels, and providing an intercultural experience also to those students who cannot access a period abroad ("internationalisation at home").

Screenshots

Svipe ID4 screens
University Introductions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Svipe ID at monthly against University Introductions's every 3 months. 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

Svipe ID ships an update monthly, University Introductions every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Svipe ID versus University Introductions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSvipe IDUniversity Introductions
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperiProov Sweden ABTactile B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Svipe ID

No in-app purchases

None

University Introductions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Svipe ID free?
Svipe ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is University Introductions free?
University Introductions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Svipe ID or University Introductions have ads?
Neither Svipe ID nor University Introductions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Svipe ID or University Introductions?
Svipe ID ships an update monthly, and University Introductions every 3 months. Most recently, Svipe ID was updated on October 7, 2026 and University Introductions on October 27, 2026.

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