OneNS vs eSAFE Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneNS
This app provides a centralized digital platform for National Service (NS) related services. Users can manage their NS details, apply for deferments, book IPPT, and track their progress. It aims to make the NS experience more convenient and engaging.
- Digital NS services portal
- QR Code/Geolocation check-in
- View ICT and Mobilisation details
- Apply for deferment
- Book IPPT
- Track NS milestones and awards
Read full descriptionHide full description
This application is a service of the Government of Singapore, proudly brought to you by MINDEF/SAF. OneNS serves as a one-stop touchpoint for NS-related digital services to make the NS experience a more engaging and convenient one. You can use OneNS to: - In-Pro speedily via instant QR Code/Geolocation for ICT and Mobilisation - Stay updated on relevant matters like your ICT, Manning and Mobilisation details and excuse/deferment status - Apply for deferment, book IPPT conveniently from your mobile phone - Track your progress easily by viewing key NS milestones like awards and monetary disbursements - And many more features to come With OneNS, you can access your NS services easily and get things done on the go. Having trouble? Please contact us at contact@ns.gov.sg. This app is optimised for iOS 11.0 and above.
eSAFE Lite
Read full descriptionHide full description
Permit to Work is digitalized to offer a better solution for Safety Management Team. This is an excellent management software that can be downloaded and used on any mobile device or PC. It’s easy to customize any electronic Permit to Work form app with fields that pertain to your worksite, such as potential hazards, health and safety regulations, electrical work spots, or hazardous energy sites. It also includes data entry for work safety procedures, contractor management names, and permit management. Once our Permit to Work software form has been filled out and all safety measures are completed, your safety executive can sign off on the form electronically. If your property is in compliance, the issuing officer may sign as well, add their comments and email a copy of the permit to the appropriate parties. Throughout the application process, this permit management software keeps your management in control and saves everyone time.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eSAFE Lite at every 3 days against OneNS's every 2 weeks. eSAFE Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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.
OneNS ships an update every 2 weeks, eSAFE Lite every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneNS | eSAFE Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MINDEF/SAF | Shajahan Mohamed |
In-app purchases
OneNS
No in-app purchases
eSAFE Lite
No in-app purchases









