Comparison

eZug vs Chip Reader

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

Head to head
About

eZug

Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

eZug4 screens
Chip Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

eZug ships an update monthly, Chip Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
eZug versus Chip Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereZugChip Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStadtverwaltung Zugfidentity AG

In-app purchases

None

eZug

No in-app purchases

None

Chip Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eZug free?
eZug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chip Reader free?
Chip Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eZug or Chip Reader have ads?
Neither eZug nor Chip Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eZug or Chip Reader?
eZug ships an update monthly, and Chip Reader every 2 months. Most recently, eZug was updated on September 18, 2026 and Chip Reader on September 10, 2026.

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