Comparison

Mobile IDentification App vs ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

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

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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

ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

Register your Smart Pass ID and use the airport with facial recognition. Once registered with your passport and face, it's usable for 5 years with robust security features. Supports mobile and paper boarding passes, with upcoming reservation services.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition airport access
  • 5-year registration validity
  • Passport and face registration
  • Secure authentication (anti-forgery, liveness)
  • Mobile and paper boarding pass support
  • Upcoming reservation services
Features
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- 스마트패스ID를 등록하고 얼굴로 인천공항을 이용. - 여권과 얼굴로 한번만 등록하면 5년간 이용가능 - 다양한 보안장치로 안전하게 이용(여권위변조방지, 라이브니스 등) - 모바일탑승권, 종이탑승권 등록 가능 - 다양한 예약서비스로 편리하게 이용 (단계별 오픈) - NFC 리더기가 있는 아이폰만 사용가능

Screenshots

Mobile IDentification App4 screens
ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile IDentification App at 2.3 against ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)'s 1.5. Mobile IDentification App also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 12%). ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)'s advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 49). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile IDentification App holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Mobile IDentification App's written reviews are positive against 12% of ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile IDentification App ships an update monthly, ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobile IDentification App versus ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile IDentification AppICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (49 ratings) — better1.5 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews — better12.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49153 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.7
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer행정안전부인천국제공항공사

Customer experience

Mobile IDentification App

All ratings49 ratings
Positive30.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative65.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative66.0%

ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

All ratings153 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative86.3%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative82.3%

Bugs and requests

Mobile IDentification App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Passport chip scanning not working
  • Boarding pass QR code not recognized
  • Registration and verification process issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Manual passport information entry option
  • Better instructions and guidance for users
  • Support for more passport types and boarding pass formats

In-app purchases

None

Mobile IDentification App

No in-app purchases

None

ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile IDentification App free?
Mobile IDentification App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) free?
ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile IDentification App or ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)?
Mobile IDentification App is rated higher. Mobile IDentification App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) averages 1.5 from 153 ratings.
Do Mobile IDentification App or ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) have ads?
Neither Mobile IDentification App nor ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile IDentification App or ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)?
Mobile IDentification App ships an update monthly, and ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile IDentification App was updated on September 22, 2026 and ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) on September 22, 2026.

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