Vangin vs Iglu SmartHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vangin
This app consolidates public services into a single digital platform, streamlining personal affairs. It provides secure access to your data, a personal calendar, application submission capabilities, and safe communication through a digital mailbox.
- Access to registered personal data
- Personal calendar with appointments and deadlines
- Submit applications to service providers
- Secure communication via digital mailbox
- Overview of all personal matters
- Dedicated pages for service providers
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Vangin is a Faroese solution that gathers public services in one place, making it easier, faster, and safer to handle personal affairs digitally. The mailbox Mínboks is a part of Vangin. Vangin is personal. You log in to Vangin with eID Samleikin. On Vangin you have - Access to data registered about you - A personal calendar that shows appointments and deadlines - The opportunity to submit applications to service providers - Safe communication with Mínboks In other words, Vangin is a central point where you have an overview of all your personal matters. Every service provider on Vangin has its own page, and you will always know who you are communicating with. The service providers have several self services to choose between. When you use self services to submit an application for example, you will receive a receipt n in Mínboks. Vangin is available as an app, but is also accessible on vangin.fo. You can get more information and instructions on vangin.fo. Here you will also see which service providers are represented on Vangin. It is easy to get started with Vangin. You log in with Samleikin, and then it is ready to use. Call 1881 if you need help with Vangin or Samleikin. Vangin is a part of Talgildu Føroyar - The National Digitalisation Programme of the Government of Faroe Islands executed by Gjaldstovan. Gjaldstovan is an authority operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance.
Iglu SmartHome
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KEY FEATURES UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Works with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter and more. You can use all your favourite devices without switching apps. SMART AUTOMATION Create routines triggered by time, sensors, your presence or device actions. One tap or no taps — your home will respond. VOICE & REMOTE CONTROL Talk to your home via voice assistant and manage it from anywhere. INSTANT ALERTS Get notified when it matters: e.g., motion detected, door unlocked, water leak spotted. PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST Stay safe with encrypted connection, clear permissions, secure cloud or local backups. SMART ENERGY MANAGEMENT See how much energy your devices use. Schedule or automate to save power and cut bills. SAFE SHARING Add family members or guests with custom access and time-based permissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Iglu SmartHome at 13.0 against Vangin's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vangin ships an update every 6 months, Iglu SmartHome every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vangin | Iglu SmartHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 268 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gjaldstovan | IGLU Tech |
In-app purchases
Vangin
No in-app purchases
Iglu SmartHome
No in-app purchases









