Comparison

BALTECH Mobile ID vs GFOS Terminal

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

Head to head
About

BALTECH Mobile ID

Features
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Use your smartphone as an alternative to a physical ID card to open doors or use similar card-reading applications (e.g., time & attendance, print management, or login). ADVANTAGES FOR APP USERS • INTUITIVE: Present the phone to a reader - no need to unlock it. • EASY SETUP: Just scan the QR code in your invitation e-mail. • FLEXIBLE: The app also works when the phone is offline. ADVANTAGES FOR ADMINS EASY SETUP • Activate Mobile ID on the reader via its configuration. • No need to change any settings in your access control system. • User data can be automatically imported and synchronized from the access control system into the Mobile ID Manager admin application. FLEXIBLE • Compatible with any access control system • If needed, you can make card and phone use distinguishable. • Also usable with other card reading applications e.g. time and attendance, print management, or login. • Also usable for projects with self-service registration (IDs for the apps are assigned automatically, so you don’t need to enter user data in Mobile ID Manager). • Hosting in the cloud or on-premises SECURE • AES-128-encrypted BLE connection protects against replay or brute-force attacks performed to gain unauthorized access. • The admin application Mobile ID Manager signs each ID before issuing it to an app, so the ID can’t be manipulated on the user’s phone. • To prevent user tracking, the app will reveal its ID only to authorized readers. FREE OF CHARGE • No fees are charged for either the app or the admin application. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS BALTECH readers with Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) support, e.g. 10097-6xx, 10119-8xx, 1x115-6xx, or 1x117-8xx LEARN MORE For more information and our full datasheet, please visit https://www.baltech.de/mobile-id/?lang=en. CONTACT & SUPPORT Any questions? We’re happy to help. Contact us at support@baltech.de or +49 811-99881-0.

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GFOS Terminal

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+ Disclaimer: GFOS Terminal App is designed for professional use only. It requires the use of the HR software GFOS.Workforce Management under the GFOS 2025.1.1 release with the module GFOS.Workforce Management | Mobile Time Tracking Terminal (MTT). + Time tracking via terminal app without traditional terminals Turn smartphones into efficient terminal replacements: With the GFOS Terminal App, employees can effortlessly clock in and out or record absences. Say goodbye to expensive hardware investments—this app serves as a cost-effective replacement for traditional time tracking terminals. Employees can easily log entries by entering their personnel number and PIN. The offline capability ensures that no entries are lost, even if the server is temporarily unavailable. For maximum security, login credentials are encrypted and stored locally. Streamlined stationary time management The app operates in multi-user mode, enabling each employee to log in using their personnel number and PIN. Actions like clocking in or out, logging business trips, or submitting leave requests for vacation or flexible time off can be done quickly and effortlessly. The app confirms each entry with a display message and an audio signal. Additional features of the GFOS Terminal App - Flexible login options: Choose from personnel number and PIN, automatically generated PINs - Screen saver mode: Keeps the smartphone display active without causing damage - Multi-tenant environment: Flexibly manage tenants and organizational units Key Benefits at a glance - Cost-efficient: More affordable than traditional time tracking terminals - Flexible: A single device can be shared among multiple employees at a work station - Easy setup: Download the app, configure it, and start using it right away - Real-time data: Instant data transmission to the GFOS system

Screenshots

BALTECH Mobile ID4 screens
GFOS Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

BALTECH Mobile ID and GFOS Terminal 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BALTECH Mobile ID versus GFOS Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBALTECH Mobile IDGFOS Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaltech AGGFOS - Gesellschaft f. Organisationsberatung und Softwareentwicklung

In-app purchases

None

BALTECH Mobile ID

No in-app purchases

None

GFOS Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BALTECH Mobile ID free?
BALTECH Mobile ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GFOS Terminal free?
GFOS Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BALTECH Mobile ID or GFOS Terminal have ads?
Neither BALTECH Mobile ID nor GFOS Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BALTECH Mobile ID or GFOS Terminal?
BALTECH Mobile ID ships an update every 3 months, and GFOS Terminal every 3 months. Most recently, BALTECH Mobile ID was updated on August 13, 2026 and GFOS Terminal on September 7, 2026.

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