Mobile ID vs Chip Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Chip Reader
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Die Chip Reader App kommt während der Identifikation zum Einsatz. Die App dient zur Prüfung Ihres biometrisches Ausweisdokuments. Nachdem sie die App aufgerufen haben, werden sie aufgefordert, Ihr Ausweisdokument ans Telefon zu halten. So können wir die Echtheit des Dokuments überprüfen. Nach Abschluss der Prüfung leitet Sie die App direkt an die richtige Stelle weiter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chip Reader at every 2 months against Mobile ID's every 4 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mobile ID ships an update every 4 months, Chip Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile ID | Chip Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd. | fidentity AG |
In-app purchases
Mobile ID
No in-app purchases
Chip Reader
No in-app purchases
