Comparison

Vangin vs Iglu SmartHome

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Iglu SmartHome

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Vangin4 screens
Iglu SmartHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vangin versus Iglu SmartHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVanginIglu SmartHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB268 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGjaldstovanIGLU Tech

In-app purchases

None

Vangin

No in-app purchases

None

Iglu SmartHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vangin free?
Vangin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iglu SmartHome free?
Iglu SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vangin or Iglu SmartHome have ads?
Neither Vangin nor Iglu SmartHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vangin or Iglu SmartHome?
Vangin ships an update every 6 months, and Iglu SmartHome every 5 months. Most recently, Vangin was updated on October 9, 2026 and Iglu SmartHome on October 28, 2026.

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