Comparison

Mobile ID vs iLOQ

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

iLOQ

This app transforms your NFC-enabled smartphone into a battery-free, keyless smart lock. Manage access rights, share entry with others, and even open doors remotely. It's a secure and convenient alternative to traditional keys.

Highlights
  • Battery-free smart locking
  • Keyless smartphone access
  • Remote door opening
  • Share access with others
  • Update access rights remotely
  • NFC enabled
Features
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iLOQ is the world’s first battery-free and keyless smart-locking solution. You no longer have to carry around several keys or worry what happens if one is lost or stolen. Your NFC-enabled smartphone is the only key and power source you need. The access rights for all the places you need to access are sent to the iLOQ app. They can be quickly and easily updated as your needs change. The app is not only a key; it also offers powerful additional functionality to optimize access and maximize your user experience. You can, for example open the main door remotely and share access with friends and family. There’s no need to wait for action, for instance, from property managers. You can download the iLOQ app immediately. To start using it, you will need iLOQ hardware and an invitation from a locking system administrator. The iLOQ app is an integral part of iLOQ’s new smart-locking platform. To learn more about iLOQ, please visit www.iloq.com.

Screenshots

Mobile ID3 screens
iLOQ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iLOQ at 43% against Mobile ID's 10%. iLOQ also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Mobile ID ships an update every 4 months, iLOQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mobile ID versus iLOQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile IDiLOQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (128 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwisscom (Switzerland) Ltd.iLOQ Ltd.

Customer experience

Mobile ID

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

iLOQ

All ratings128 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile ID

No in-app purchases

None

iLOQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile ID free?
Mobile ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLOQ free?
iLOQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile ID or iLOQ have ads?
Neither Mobile ID nor iLOQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile ID or iLOQ?
Mobile ID ships an update every 4 months, and iLOQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mobile ID was updated on September 28, 2026 and iLOQ on October 12, 2026.

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