publicroam vs eduID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
publicroam
Gain automatic and secure access to guest WiFi at various participating organizations. Manage your personal account and connect multiple devices to the network. Enjoy free and private internet access.
- Automatic WiFi connection
- Secure guest network access
- Connect multiple devices
- Personal account management
- Access at diverse venues
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Sign up for Publicroam in no time. Publicroam gives you automatic and secure access to guest WiFi at all participating organizations — municipalities, libraries, healthcare institutions, museums, theaters, sports venues, coworking spaces, and more. The app contains your personal Publicroam account. With it, you can also connect your other devices — like your laptop. Using publicroam is free. Your privacy is respected.
eduID
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An eduID is an account for users associated with Dutch education and research. It is yours and exists independent of an educational institution. You can use eduID to login to several services connected to SURFconext. eduID is also meant for users who do not have an account with an institution or for services where an institution-independent account is useful. With this app, you can log in to eduID fast and safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eduID at every 3 months against publicroam's every 13 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
publicroam ships an update every 13 months, eduID every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | publicroam | eduID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Publicroam | SURF B.V. |
In-app purchases
publicroam
No in-app purchases
eduID
No in-app purchases
