eZug vs Chip Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eZug
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eZug is the electronic identity of Zug. With eZug, users have a verified electronic identity which they can use to identify themselves digitally on eGovernment portals in a secure and easy way. Furthermore, users can order, pay and receive official documents, such as Debt Registry Extracts or Certificate of Residency directly in the app. The required identity data is managed by ZUGLOGIN (Canton Zug) and automatically updated in eZug if necessary. For each service and identification, the user determines which data will be released for use. eZug is a voluntary service offered by the City of Zug.
Chip Reader
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Die Chip Reader App kommt während der Identifikation zum Einsatz. Die App dient zur Prüfung Ihres biometrisches Ausweisdokuments. Nachdem sie die App aufgerufen haben, werden sie aufgefordert, Ihr Ausweisdokument ans Telefon zu halten. So können wir die Echtheit des Dokuments überprüfen. Nach Abschluss der Prüfung leitet Sie die App direkt an die richtige Stelle weiter.
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Verdict
eZug and Chip Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
eZug ships an update monthly, Chip Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eZug | Chip Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stadtverwaltung Zug | fidentity AG |
In-app purchases
eZug
No in-app purchases
Chip Reader
No in-app purchases








