UGPass vs Manda App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UGPass
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“UGPASS” is Uganda’s UGPass ID Programme designed for Ugandans and Residents of Uganda. UGPASS allows users to leverage their smartphones to register for a securely verified digital certificate, enabling online authentication for seamless and secure access to various e-services. It also facilitates advanced electronic signatures for securely e-signing documents. UGPASS automates and simplifies managing digital services in mobile devices for users and can be used to: • Self-Enrollment Options: Supports National ID cards (Foundational ID), e-Passports for Citizens, and Passports/e-Passports for Residents. UGPASS automates and simplifies managing digital identities on mobile devices, and it can be used to: • Seamless Authentication: Offers authentication to various smart services using multi-factor authentication(Pin/Face). • Digital Signature Service: Enables secure, legally binding online document signing using PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and government-issued credentials, ensuring data integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation for electronic transactions (on both web and mobile). • Document Vault: Allows users to store identity documents or personal credentials (such as national ID cards, driver’s licenses) in a cryptographically protected format, adhering to international standards for Digital Wallets, including ISO 18013-5 and W3C-VC Standards. • Document Verification: Verifies the issuer’s details of digitally signed certificates or credentials through a cryptographic QR code embedded in the document. • Digital Forms: Lets users download, auto-fill, digitally sign, and submit e-Forms from various government and private organizations. • Signature Delegation: Allows individuals to grant permission to someone else to sign documents on their behalf, ensuring smooth and authorized decision-making. • EConsent approval: Allow digital consent to authenticate and access various websites and mobile applications, ensuring secure and authorized interactions
Manda App
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Koleeza. Kozesa Manda App ofunenga eby’empuliziganya ku laisi. Okufuna n’okukozesa Manda App kwa bwerere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Manda App at 9.0 against UGPass's 15.6. 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.
| Parameter | UGPass | Manda App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 293 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITAU) | MTN |
In-app purchases
UGPass
No in-app purchases
Manda App
No in-app purchases








