Comparison

MitID vs Norlys

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

Head to head
About

MitID

This digital ID app allows you to log in, sign documents, and approve actions across various self-service platforms. Authenticate on your mobile with a swipe or on your computer by scanning a QR code. Activate your ID using your passport or an activation code.

Highlights
  • Digital ID for login and signing
  • Approve actions with a swipe
  • QR code authentication for computers
  • Activate with passport or code
  • Transfer MitID to new devices
  • Manage user ID and mobile number
  • Block or reactivate MitID
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MitID is your digital ID. You use it when you want to log in, sign digitally and approve actions in various self-service solutions. If you need to approve on your mobile or tablet, you do it with a single swipe in the app. To authenticate on your computer, scan a QR code.
 Activate your MitID You can activate your MitID in your app by scanning your passport/ID card or with an activation code from Borgerservice. If you have a new mobile, you can copy your MitID from your old app.
 In the app you can also...
 View or change your user ID, change the mobile number you use for MitID, block or reactivate MitID, approve with a button instead of a swipe, or choose the app in multiple languages. Have a spare MitID Having an extra MitID is a good idea. If you happen to lose your mobile with the app on it, you can still use MitID. Read here how to do it: MitID.dk/reserve More information You can get MitID from the age of 13. MitID has been developed by The Agency for Digital Government and Finance Denmark – on behalf of the public and financial sectors. Read more: MitID.dk

About

Norlys

Monitor hourly electricity prices and your household's energy consumption to save money. Also includes a screen time tracker to help manage mobile usage and promote focus.

Highlights
  • Hourly electricity price tracking
  • Future price forecasts
  • Energy consumption insights
  • Screen time monitoring
  • App usage analysis
  • Smart price notifications
Features
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Få overblik over elpriser time for time, elforbrug og skærmtid – og skab balance i hverdagen med Norlys-appen. Hos Norlys vil vi gøre det nemt for dig at følge med i dine elpriser og forstå dit elforbrug. I appen får du ét samlet, gennemskueligt overblik over strømpriser, hvornår strømmen er billigst, og hvor meget el du bruger i husstanden. Samtidig hjælper funktionen Skærm Tiden dig med at skabe sundere mobilvaner, reducere tidsforbruget på telefonen og få mere nærvær i din hverdag. Appen er tilgængelig for alle – uanset om du allerede er elkunde hos Norlys, eller om du blot ønsker et nemt og gratis værktøj til at tjekke strømpriser i Danmark. Med Norlys-appen kan du: - Få adgang til elpriser time for time og fremtidige prisprognoser, så du kan planlægge dit forbrug og køre fx vaskemaskinen og opvaskemaskinen eller oplade elbilen, når strømmen er billigst. - Se, hvornår der er mest vedvarende energi i elnettet. - Få smarte notifikationer direkte på mobilen om fx dagens billigste elpris. - Få fuld indsigt i, hvor meget tid du bruger på apps. - Se dine mest tidskrævende apps og låse dem midlertidigt med Skærm Tiden for bedre fokus. Som Norlys-kunde får du endnu flere muligheder i appen: - Se din egen elpris inklusive afgifter, moms og nettariffer. - Se overskuelige månedsrapporter, der hjælper dig til at flytte dit elforbrug til de bedste tidspunkter. - Følge dit historiske elforbrug time for time, dag for dag og måned for måned, så du kan se udviklingen over tid. - Se dine elregninger og din elaftale hos Norlys. Én app – to måder at få mere overskud i hverdagen Norlys-appen giver dig det komplette overblik over både elpriser time for time, elspotpriser og elforbrug – og hjælper dig samtidig med at balancere dit mobilbrug. Uanset om målet er at spare penge på elregningen, optimere din opladning af elbil eller mindske skærmtid, har du det hele samlet ét sted. Download Norlys-appen gratis med det samme og skab balance i både dit el- og mobilforbrug allerede i dag. Har du spørgsmål eller brug for hjælp til appen eller din elaftale, kan du altid kontakte os på https://norlys.dk/kontakt/.

Screenshots

MitID4 screens
Norlys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Norlys at 50% against MitID's 6%. Norlys also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.2). MitID's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (200 vs 12). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Norlys holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MitID has 200 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of MitID's written reviews are positive against 50% of Norlys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MitID ships an update every 2 months, Norlys every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MitID versus Norlys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMitIDNorlys
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (200 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitaliseringsstyrelsenNorlys Holding AS

Customer experience

MitID

All ratings175 ratings
Positive4.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative94.9%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative93.8%

Norlys

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

MitID

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Passport chip scanning not working
  • Face scanning not functioning
  • App crashing on launch or during use
  • Inability to create or activate account
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Notifications for login approvals
  • Support for foreign passports and IDs

Norlys

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MitID

No in-app purchases

None

Norlys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MitID free?
MitID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Norlys free?
Norlys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MitID or Norlys?
Norlys is rated higher. MitID averages 1.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Norlys averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.
Do MitID or Norlys have ads?
Norlys shows ads; MitID does not.
Which is updated more often, MitID or Norlys?
MitID ships an update every 2 months, and Norlys every 6 weeks. Most recently, MitID was updated on November 3, 2026 and Norlys on November 3, 2026.

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