Comparison

Svipe ID vs UK ETA

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

UK ETA

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. The process involves scanning your passport and face, answering questions, and paying a fee. Decisions are typically received by email within a day.

Highlights
  • Apply for UK ETA
  • Scan passport chip
  • Facial scan for identity
  • Digital payment
  • Email decision notification
  • Secure application process
Currently charting
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Use the UK ETA app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK. Who can apply Find out if you need an ETA to travel to the UK at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation. How to apply on the UK ETA app 1. Take a photo of your passport. 2. Scan the chip in your passport. 3. Scan your face. 4. Take a photo of yourself. 5. Answer some questions about yourself. 6. Pay for your application. It should only take 10 minutes to apply. You do not need to enter your travel details. Before you start To apply you will need: • an iPhone 8 or newer with IOS 16 or later • the passport you will use to travel to the UK • a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay • access to your emails If you're applying for someone else they must be with you. If they are not, you should apply online at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation. After you apply You’ll get a decision by email from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), usually within a day. Allow up to 3 working days (Monday to Friday) to get a decision, but it may arrive much sooner. The email will contain your 16 digit ETA reference number. You must wait until you get an email confirming you have an ETA before you travel to the UK. If you have not received a decision after 3 working days, check your spam or junk email folder before contacting UKVI. You may get decisions at different times to other people you applied for. Your ETA will be linked to the passport you applied with. You only need to show your passport when you travel to the UK. Privacy and security The app is safe and secure. No information is stored on the app or your phone after you close it. You can delete the app after you have completed your application. For information on staying safe online visit the UK Cyber Aware website: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home Accessibility You can read our accessibility statement at: https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/eta-app-accessibility

Screenshots

Svipe ID4 screens
UK ETA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UK ETA at 45% against Svipe ID's 0%. UK ETA also leads on rating (3.2 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). Svipe ID's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UK ETA holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UK ETA has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Svipe ID's written reviews are positive against 45% of UK ETA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Svipe ID ships an update monthly, UK ETA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Svipe ID versus UK ETA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSvipe IDUK ETA
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (3 ratings)3.2 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews45.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiProov Sweden ABHome Office

Customer experience

Svipe ID

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

UK ETA

All ratings1,550 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative41.4%
Written reviews847 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative50.9%

Bugs and requests

Svipe ID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UK ETA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera not working on certain devices
  • Inability to retake passport photo
  • Payment process issues causing app to freeze

Requested features

3 requests
  • Account to track application status
  • Digital copy of ETA within the app
  • Support for multiple family members in one application

In-app purchases

None

Svipe ID

No in-app purchases

None

UK ETA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Svipe ID free?
Svipe ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UK ETA free?
UK ETA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Svipe ID or UK ETA?
UK ETA is rated higher. Svipe ID averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while UK ETA averages 3.2 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Svipe ID or UK ETA have ads?
Neither Svipe ID nor UK ETA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Svipe ID or UK ETA?
Svipe ID ships an update monthly, and UK ETA every 2 months. Most recently, Svipe ID was updated on November 3, 2026 and UK ETA on November 7, 2026.

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