Svipe ID vs eduID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
eduID
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An eduID is an account for users associated with Dutch education and research. It is yours and exists independent of an educational institution. You can use eduID to login to several services connected to SURFconext. eduID is also meant for users who do not have an account with an institution or for services where an institution-independent account is useful. With this app, you can log in to eduID fast and safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Svipe ID at monthly against eduID's every 3 months. eduID's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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.
Svipe ID ships an update monthly, eduID every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Svipe ID | eduID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iProov Sweden AB | SURF B.V. |
In-app purchases
Svipe ID
No in-app purchases
eduID
No in-app purchases









