Thirdfort vs sesame
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/
sesame
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GPE’s workplace app provides a host of benefits, from building and office space access to property update notifications. And now you can add your access card to your Apple Wallet for a faster and more hassle-free experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: sesame at 13.0 against Thirdfort's 18.0. 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.
Thirdfort ships an update every 3 weeks, sesame monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thirdfort | sesame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (707 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 707 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thirdfort | SMART SPACES GLOBAL LTD |
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
sesame
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thirdfort
No in-app purchases
sesame
No in-app purchases
