Comparison

Mobile IDentification App vs Smart Spam Filter

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

Smart Spam Filter

This AI-powered application automatically filters unwanted spam and smishing messages. It utilizes advanced AI models, both online and on-device, to detect and block new types of fraudulent texts in real-time. Additional features include custom blacklisting and whitelisting for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • AI-based spam/smishing filtering
  • Online real-time AI detection
  • On-device AI learning
  • Keyword and number blocking
  • Whitelist functionality
Features
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Smart AI spam blocker app created by Korean AI researcher Stock adverts, Toto rooms, bank fraud texts, expert reading rooms...  We have created a smart AI-based spam/smishing filtering app for those who are tired of countless spam texts and spam coming from new numbers even if you block them! Smart SMS spam/smishing auto filter app using the latest AI! AI mode without keyword registration! - Online AI: The smartest filtering to catch new types of spam and smishing in real-time. - On-device AI: Filtering done by AI on your phone that gets smarter every week. And more... - Blacklist word- and number-based blocking - Whitelist word and number-based filters Free yourself from spam!

Screenshots

Mobile IDentification App4 screens
Smart Spam Filter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Spam Filter at 98% against Mobile IDentification App's 27%. Smart Spam Filter also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Mobile IDentification App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (50 vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smart Spam Filter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mobile IDentification App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Spam Filter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile IDentification App has 50 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Mobile IDentification App's written reviews are positive against 98% of Smart Spam Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile IDentification App ships an update monthly, Smart Spam Filter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobile IDentification App versus Smart Spam Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile IDentification AppSmart Spam Filter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (50 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer행정안전부Junbum Lee

Customer experience

Mobile IDentification App

All ratings50 ratings
Positive32.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative64.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative64.7%

Smart Spam Filter

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile IDentification App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Spam Filter

Subscriptions2
  • Buy a cup of coffee per month$2.991 Month
  • Support a chicken per year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Mobile IDentification App free?
Mobile IDentification App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Spam Filter free?
Smart Spam Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile IDentification App or Smart Spam Filter?
Smart Spam Filter is rated higher. Mobile IDentification App averages 2.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Smart Spam Filter averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Mobile IDentification App or Smart Spam Filter have ads?
Neither Mobile IDentification App nor Smart Spam Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile IDentification App or Smart Spam Filter?
Mobile IDentification App ships an update monthly, and Smart Spam Filter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mobile IDentification App was updated on October 17, 2026 and Smart Spam Filter on October 14, 2026.

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