Comparison

Mobile ID vs Airlock 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Mobile ID

This app provides a secure second factor for logins, trusted by banks and enterprises. It offers cryptographically protected push prompts for quick approval using device biometrics and supports electronic signatures.

Highlights
  • Secure login with transaction approval
  • Electronic signatures for Swiss and EU regulations
  • Geofencing and tamper-proof device binding
  • State-of-the-art encryption
  • Biometric authentication support
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a highly secure second factor trusted by banks, government agencies and leading enterprises. Cryptographically protected push prompts are approved in seconds with device passcode, face or fingerprint. Key features: • Secure login - Two-step verification with structured Transaction Approval for clear, detailed prompts. • E-signatures - Acts as your intent confirmation for advanced and qualified electronic signatures under Swiss and EU regulations, supported by multiple signature service providers. • Extra protection - Optional geofencing, tamper-proof device binding and state-of-the-art encryption. Privacy & cost: We collect no personal data, share nothing with third parties, show no ads, and the app is free. Support: app@mobileid.ch FAQ & info: https://mobileid.ch

About

Airlock 2FA

This app provides secure two-factor authentication and transaction approval for integrated websites. It supports one-touch logins, passcode authentication, and QR code approvals. Use it with services that have integrated the Airlock IAM solution.

Highlights
  • One-Touch Login
  • Passcode Login
  • One-Touch Transaction Approval
  • QR Code Transaction Approval
  • QR Code Activation
  • Smartphone Backup Recovery
Features
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The Airlock 2FA app offers simple and secure two-factor authentication and transaction approval using your iOS device. It can only be used with websites integrated with the Airlock IAM solution. Login credentials from the website or an activation letter from the service provider (e.g. your bank or insurance) are required to use the app. The features available in the app may be restricted by the service provider. In case of problems, it is therefore recommended to contact the customer support of the service provider directly. Airlock 2FA app provides the following features: - Login with One-Touch (using push notifications) - Login with Passcode (time-based one-time codes) - Transaction approval with One-Touch (using push notifications) - Transaction approval with QR code-based - Activation using QR codes - Recovery from smartphone backup (if enabled by the service provider)

Screenshots

Mobile ID3 screens
Airlock 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mobile ID and Airlock 2FA are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Mobile ID ships an update every 4 months, Airlock 2FA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mobile ID versus Airlock 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile IDAirlock 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwisscom (Switzerland) Ltd.Ergon Informatik AG

Customer experience

Mobile ID

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

Airlock 2FA

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile ID

No in-app purchases

None

Airlock 2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile ID free?
Mobile ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airlock 2FA free?
Airlock 2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile ID or Airlock 2FA have ads?
Neither Mobile ID nor Airlock 2FA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile ID or Airlock 2FA?
Mobile ID ships an update every 4 months, and Airlock 2FA every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile ID was updated on July 19, 2026 and Airlock 2FA on September 16, 2026.

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