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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An expense card made for small businesses. Issue expense cards to your team, and track spending in one place. Set custom limits for each card and adjust as you need. Employees get the freedom to spend on things that help the business, while you keep full control. See who's spending what, when and where with real-time alerts. Add Apron Card to Apple Pay for simple spending anytime, anywhere. Need to upload expense receipts, invoices or other documents? Use Apron to capture them effortlessly, and keep all of your documents together digitally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apron at 90% against Thirdfort's 18%. 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. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Thirdfort | Apron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (707 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | 89.7% 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 | 123 MB | 272 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






