Comparison

IPPS vs Gov

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

Head to head
About

IPPS

This application offers soldiers a streamlined portal to access the DMDC My Access Center. It simplifies the process by providing a direct push button for DS Logon sign-on.

Highlights
  • Access DMDC My Access Center
  • DS Logon integration
  • User-friendly interface
  • Direct sign-on button
Features
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The Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Launch Platform will provide soldiers with a user-friendly way to access the DMDC My Access Center through DS Logon. The core feature will be a push button that will direct the user to the DS Logon sign-on

About

Gov

Access government e-services and manage your digital identity in one place. Register SIM cards, access your digital vaccine card, and more. Simplify your interactions with government services.

Highlights
  • SIM card registration
  • Digital vaccine card access
  • OTP verification for security
  • Document photo guidelines
  • KYC status check
Features
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Welcome to government e-service! Gov-X connect citizen with e-Government services, make it easy, in one place all available e-services. Take action and use some of our available services now. 3Grab - Simcard registrations allow users to easily register simcard with service providers such as LTC, Unitel, ETL, TPLus, Plannet, LaoSAT, SKYTEL for all prepaid, postpaid, and netsim. It's simply 3 steps processes. It's safe and secure with OTP to verify your number before registering. Register your number today and never lost your number again. Stay home stay safe. Features: - Works over Wifi, 3G, 4G network - Log-in with OTP for OpenID - SMS OTP confirmation of your simcard ownership - can register for your friend and family with SMS OTP confirming ownership - Automatic detection of your ISDN after confirmation - On screen guideline on how to take correct photos of your supporting document - review your information before submitting application - Check your KYC status by dialing *1021# Vaccine Digital Card, allow citizens to have access to MOH vaccine card digitally. Features: - Upload physical card and be ready for digital card - Use this digital card in complementary to your physical card

Screenshots

IPPS4 screens
Gov4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gov at every 6 weeks against IPPS's every 7 months. Gov also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, Gov every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPPS versus Gov: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPPSGov
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (257 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings257 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB151 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTRADOC MobileMinistry Of Post And Telecommunications of Lao PDR

Customer experience

IPPS

All ratings257 ratings
Positive12.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative86.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive6.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative89.2%

Gov

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

IPPS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Certificate download returns 404 error
  • Two-factor authentication fails repeatedly
  • DS Logon authentication broken
  • App logs out immediately after login
  • Safari security warnings block access
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  • Login page refuses to load
  • IPPS-A website crashes after login
  • Trust certificate issues persist despite fixes
  • App doesn't load on iOS 18.3
  • Homepage fails to load
  • Authenticator code never arrives
  • Server connection timeouts
  • Impersonation warnings on login
  • Dropdown menus and LOVs not visible on mobile
  • STP features disappeared after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • True native app instead of webpage wrapper
  • HR.IPPSA access for PAR processing
  • Soldier Talent Profile (STP) full access
  • PPW (Pay Per Work) visibility for soldiers
  • Printable leave forms with form numbers and signature lines
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  • Improved cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Simplified login process without multiple verification prompts
  • Built-in PKI support without third-party apps
  • Mobile-optimized interface for all features
  • Support for token readers on iOS

Gov

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IPPS

No in-app purchases

None

Gov

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPPS free?
IPPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gov free?
Gov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPPS or Gov have ads?
Neither IPPS nor Gov shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPPS or Gov?
IPPS ships an update every 7 months, and Gov every 6 weeks. Most recently, IPPS was updated on September 3, 2026 and Gov on September 8, 2026.

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