# MitID vs Norlys

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MitID | Norlys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitid/id1555231176/reviews) | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norlys-elpriser-time-for-time/id6443919158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 5.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 70 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digitaliseringsstyrelsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506727481) | [Norlys Holding AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548682844) |

## What reviewers say

### MitID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitid/id1555231176)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless and secure implementation
- 🚀 Fast and accurate set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when scanning passport chip
- 🐛 Facial recognition failure
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Constant errors and issues
- 🐛 Inability to scan passport or ID

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Notifications for login approvals
- Support for foreign passports and IDs


### Norlys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norlys-elpriser-time-for-time/id6443919158)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*