Comparison

OneNS vs Changi Identity

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital NS services portal
  • QR Code/Geolocation check-in
  • View ICT and Mobilisation details
  • Apply for deferment
  • Book IPPT
  • Track NS milestones and awards
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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.

About

Changi Identity

Features
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Changi Identity is the centralised authentication solution for Changi Airport Group (CAG) Business-to-Business (B2B) applications. Designed for authorised CAG staff and the Airport Community, Changi Identity provides a simplified seamless, and consistent sign-in experience across supported CAG B2B services. Key Features - Consistent sign-in to supported CAG B2B services - Seamless access across supported CAG B2B applications - Centralised identity and account management - Passwordless sign-in using your Changi Identity PIN, biometric authentication, or QR Code - Simplified account registration Changi Identity simplifies access management by providing a single, secure authentication platform that enables users to access authorized CAG B2B services quickly and securely while protecting their digital identities.

Screenshots

OneNS4 screens
Changi Identity4 screens

Verdict

The call

OneNS and Changi Identity are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

OneNS ships an update every 2 weeks, Changi Identity monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OneNS versus Changi Identity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneNSChangi Identity
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMINDEF/SAFChangi Airport Group (Singapore)

In-app purchases

None

OneNS

No in-app purchases

None

Changi Identity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OneNS free?
OneNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Changi Identity free?
Changi Identity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OneNS or Changi Identity have ads?
Neither OneNS nor Changi Identity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneNS or Changi Identity?
OneNS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Changi Identity monthly. Most recently, OneNS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Changi Identity on October 31, 2026.

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