Comparison

ID Pocket vs YouID

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

Head to head
About

ID Pocket

Securely store digital copies of your physical wallet documents and verified digital credentials. Present these for online and in-person use, reducing the need for your physical wallet. Own and control your data with a private-by-design approach.

Highlights
  • Store digital copies of physical wallet documents
  • Store verified digital identity credentials
  • Present digital credentials for scanning
  • Securely send documents to connections
  • Own and control your data
  • Reduce physical wallet size
Features
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With ID Pocket, you can store digital copies of the documents currently in your physical wallet. You can also store verified digital credentials and use them online and in-person. - Capture, store and easily display images of the paper documents currently stored in your physical wallet - Store medical/virus test results and immunization records, then present them for scanning when necessary - Scan and store verified digital identity credentials, then present them to others who request them. - Securely and confidently communicate and send documents to your connections. - Own and control your data. There is no central service that can see or use your data. Private by design. - Reduce the size and weight of your physical wallet by removing all documents where you don't need to present a paper copy. As Self Sovereign Identity (SSI) becomes more commonplace, you can store and use Verifiable Credentials. For those documents that don't require verification, you'll be able to present digital images.

About

YouID

Securely store personal details and physical IDs digitally. Generate two-step verification tokens and receive breach notifications. Share information selectively with third parties and manage service access.

Highlights
  • Securely store personal and government IDs
  • Generate two-step verification tokens
  • Receive password breach notifications
  • Securely share personal details
  • Manage service access to your data
  • Encrypted data storage on device
Features
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About this app YouID is your digital wallet. YouID is a secure digital wallet that lets you safely store personal details and physical IDs in a digital and encrypted format so that you can use it to access online services securely without having to fill any form again. What you can do with YouID - Securely store your personal details, including Govt.IDs - Generate a two-step verification token (2FA) on your device as an added layer of security to your various online platforms. - Get notified whenever your password has been breached or your login credentials are leaked by a third party. - Securely share your personal details with third parties, including Govt.IDs, Social IDs, and Addresses. - Access a directory of services that YouID supports, while having unprecedented full control over your personal details. - View and manage all services that have access to your personal details. Your details are safe Digitally capture details of your government approved ID by scanning it directly into YouID. We accept Passports, Driving Licenses, and National ID cards from all African countries. Any details you add to your YouID are encrypted into unreadable data that only you can unlock. The private encryption key to your data is stored safely on your phone – only you can activate this key and access your details using your Password, PIN, or Biometrics. Privacy policy compliance We cannot share your details or data with third parties without your permission We encourage businesses to only ask for the details they need, so when you choose to share your details with a business using YouID, you can feel safe sharing fewer data. Create your Digital ID in minutes 1. Signup and secure your account using a 4 digit PIN and/or Biometrics. 2. Take a scan of your face so we can be sure you’re a real person. 3. Scan your ID document to add your details. We're always excited to hear from you! If you have any feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at hello@youid.co or follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/getYouIDapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyouidapp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Youid-103088151867744 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getyouidapp/

Screenshots

ID Pocket4 screens
YouID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YouID at none against ID Pocket's 1. YouID also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). ID Pocket's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ID Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YouID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ID Pocket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouID has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ID Pocket ships an update every 2 months, YouID every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ID Pocket versus YouID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterID PocketYouID
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRk Tech Works, LLCYouverify

Customer experience

ID Pocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

YouID

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ID Pocket

One-time1
  • Identity document verification$4.99
None

YouID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ID Pocket free?
ID Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YouID free?
YouID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ID Pocket or YouID?
ID Pocket is rated higher. ID Pocket averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while YouID averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do ID Pocket or YouID have ads?
Neither ID Pocket nor YouID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ID Pocket or YouID?
ID Pocket ships an update every 2 months, and YouID every 10 days. Most recently, ID Pocket was updated on November 3, 2026 and YouID on November 3, 2026.

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