Thirdfort vs Apron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thirdfort
Securely verify your identity and share necessary documents without the need for printing, posting, or in-person visits. This app offers bank-grade encryption and is GDPR compliant, making it a trusted solution for regulated businesses and individuals.
- Identity verification
- Document sharing
- Bank-grade encryption
- GDPR compliant
- ICO registered
- Live chat support
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More than 1.5 million people have used Thirdfort to verify their identity and share required documentation. No more printing, posting or time consuming office visits, you can do it all quickly and safely with Thirdfort. Our technology is trusted by hundreds of law firms, estate agencies and other regulated businesses across the United Kingdom. Encryption like the big banks Thirdfort uses the same high-grade security measures as all the big banks to encrypt your data. GDPR compliant We ensure that all data is collected, processed, stored and deleted in a manner that is compliant with GDPR regulations. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Officer (ICO) We are registered with the ICO in relation to the protection of personal data. Our registration number is ZA292762. Need help? The quickest and easiest way to get help is to chat with our UK-based support team via our in app Live Chat. You can also find resources, how to guides and helpful videos online at http://help.thirdfort.com/
Apron
Manage business expenses and issue cards to your team. Set custom spending limits and receive real-time alerts on transactions. Easily upload and store receipts and invoices digitally.
- Issue expense cards to team members
- Set custom spending limits
- Real-time spending alerts
- Digital receipt and invoice uploads
- Apple Pay integration
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Pay suppliers, manage expenses, and earn rewards on both. BILL PAY Pay any UK supplier directly from your bank account or card, and earn up to 2 points per £1 spent on every payment, with the option to convert into Virgin Points. EXPENSE CARDS Issue expense cards for your team, and Merchant cards specific to chosen vendors to help you fine-tune control of your subscriptions. Earn up to 1% unlimited cashback. REWARDS Redeem your points for cash or gift cards, or convert to Virgin Points to use on flight upgrades, hotel stays, and everyday treats. CAPTURE Photograph receipts and invoices on the go. Apron digitises them in seconds and syncs automatically with Xero and QuickBooks. Trusted by +20,000 UK businesses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apron at 91% against Thirdfort's 16%. Apron also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thirdfort ships an update every 3 weeks, Apron every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thirdfort | Apron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (707 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 707 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 291 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thirdfort | Apron Payments Ltd |
Customer experience
Thirdfort
Apron
Bugs and requests
Thirdfort
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to scan passport chip
- Inconsistent photo capture requirements
- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues
Requested features
4 requests- Clearer instructions and guidance
- More user-friendly interface
- Ability to save progress and return later
- Support for more document types and formats
Apron
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thirdfort
No in-app purchases
Apron
No in-app purchases





