Comparison

Mobile IDentification App vs KOCOM Home

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

Head to head
About

Mobile IDentification App

This app allows you to store and use government-issued digital identification cards on your smartphone. It offers the same legal validity as physical IDs, providing a convenient and secure way to verify your identity for various purposes.

Highlights
  • Mobile Resident Registration Card
  • Mobile Driver's License
  • Mobile National Veterans Registration Card
  • Mobile Overseas Koreans Identity Verification Card
  • Secure smartphone storage
  • Same legal effect as traditional IDs
Features
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※If the app is not updated, errors may occur during app operation. Mobile ID, Mobile Resident Registration Card, Mobile Driver’s License, Mobile National Veterans Registration Card, and Mobile Overseas Koreans Identity Verification Card are IDs that can be issued on personal smartphones and have same legal effect as traditional IDs. [Mobile ID App Introduction] Mobile ID, Mobile Resident Registration Card, Mobile Driver’s License, Mobile National Veterans Registration Card, and Mobile Overseas Koreans Identity Verification Card are government-issued IDs stored securely on personal smartphones, carrying the same legal effect as traditional IDs and provides convenient usage. [Introduction to Mobile Resident Registration Card and Driver’s License] The Mobile Resident Registration Card and Driver’s License are legal IDs securely encrypted and stored on personal smartphones, issued by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Korean National Police Agency. [Eligibility and Requirements] - Holders of a Resident Registration Card or Driver’s License, or new applicants - Smartphone registered under the applicant’s name - Subscriber to a domestic mobile network enabling personal identity verification iOS 16 or higher, with biometric authentication and NFC support ※For non-IC ID holders, QR issuance is available at community centers (Resident Registration Card) or driver’s license test centers (Driver’s License). ※Subscriber of mobile virtual network operator (MVNOs) can also apply. (Excluding TPlus (KCT – Korea Cable Telecom)) ※Corporate-issued phone or anonymous prepaid phones currently cannot be used. [How to Apply for a Mobile Driver’s License] To issue your Mobile Driver’s License quickly, bring your physical driver’s license and a smartphone with the Mobile ID app installed to a driver’s license test center. Applications can also be submitted at police department offices or through the Korea Road Traffic Authority's Integrated Driver’s License Services website for online IC driver’s license requests. ▶Issuance Methods (Resident Registration Card, Driver’s License): - Method 1: Replace your physical ID with an IC ID and issue the mobile ID directly by scanning (tagging) it with your smartphone. - Method 2: Use on-site QR issuance at community centers (Resident Registration Card) or driver’s license test centers (Driver’s License) without replacing the physical ID. ※ Mobile IDs (Resident Registration Card, Driver’s License) are legal IDs, and at least one in-person identity verification process is required at the issuing agency. ※ If a physical ID is replaced with an IC ID, future reissuance of a mobile ID upon changing smartphones will not require a revisit to the issuing agency. ※ IC Resident Registration Card: Application is available only at community centers, and it takes about 15 days for issuance. ※ IC Driver’s License: Issuance is available on the same day at license test centers or takes approximately 15 days when applying through police departments. ※ For online applications of IC driver’s licenses, select a date for receipt at least 15 days after the application date (excluding public holidays). ※ For details on IC Driver’s License issuance, visit the Korea Road Traffic Authority’s website (www.safedriving.or.kr). [Precautions] - Tagging IC IDs (Resident Registration Card, Driver’s License): Remove the smartphone case, place the IC ID on a flat surface, and ensure contact for 3–4 seconds. ※ Tagging area: Back upper section (near the camera). ※ Avoid overlapping IC IDs with other items like transit cards, as it may cause duplicate recognition. - Facial Recognition Procedure: Clean the smartphone's front camera and position it in a well-lit area. Keep your face about 40–50 cm (arm’s length) away, look straight ahead, and follow the instructions (e.g., blink, turn your head right and left). [Inquiries] Mobile ID Call Center: 1688-0990

About

KOCOM Home

Control and monitor your KOCOM IoT home devices remotely. Receive notifications from your front door camera, automate device functions, and share access with family members. Integrates with popular smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote device monitoring and control
  • Front door camera notifications and unlocking
  • Automated device scheduling
  • Device information notifications
  • Family member access sharing
  • Smart home assistant integration
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Keep your house safe with easy and convenient KOCOM HOME! KOCOM HOME allows easy and convenient experience of connecting and controlling various of KOCOM (home) IoT devices. Status of the connected devices can be checked and controlled from outdoors. (Key functions) - Registered devices are monitored and controlled remotely by WIFI AP. - Receive notifications from the front door camera and support the front door monitoring and unlocking door functionalities. (Only KOCOM VideoPhone is connected) - Device auto-functioning system by selecting time and duration of device operations. - Receive device information by various of notification system. - Share authorized access with family members. - Support with Google Assistance, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and others. *Features may not be supported in some countries. (App Requirements) Some mobile devices may not be supported. -iOS 11.4 or later *Access Permission The following permissions are required for the app service. The basic feature of this service is used although the optional access permissions are rejected. (Required Access Permission) -Bluetooth: To search nearby devices using Bluetooth or BLE. -Microphone: to use the device communication. (Optional Access Permission) -Camera : To use QR Code -Location : To automate actions using GPS -Contact: To verify user’s information when sending text message.

Screenshots

Mobile IDentification App4 screens
KOCOM Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mobile IDentification App at monthly against KOCOM Home's every 19 months. KOCOM Home's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

Mobile IDentification App ships an update monthly, KOCOM Home every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mobile IDentification App versus KOCOM Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile IDentification AppKOCOM Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer행정안전부Kocom Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Mobile IDentification App

All ratings51 ratings
Positive31.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative65.4%

KOCOM Home

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile IDentification App

No in-app purchases

None

KOCOM Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile IDentification App free?
Mobile IDentification App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KOCOM Home free?
KOCOM Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile IDentification App or KOCOM Home have ads?
Neither Mobile IDentification App nor KOCOM Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile IDentification App or KOCOM Home?
Mobile IDentification App ships an update monthly, and KOCOM Home every 19 months. Most recently, Mobile IDentification App was updated on October 27, 2026 and KOCOM Home on October 24, 2026.

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