Active ID vs TernaID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Active ID
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Active ID has a secure connection with card management system CardsOnline. Administrators can design, manage, and issue Active IDs in CardsOnline to card holders. The card holder can accept and open their Active ID to use as Employee Badge, Student ID, Member ID, or temporary ID in the Active ID Application. An Active ID has a secure active connection with CardsOnline and is always up to date. Changes to data can be pushed immediately. The Active ID App is fully localized, the uses the language of the cardholders’ device. The login for this application offers extra security with the option to login using Touch & Face ID.
TernaID
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Smart Protection. Easy Identification. Focused on Simplicity and Security, TernaID is redefining digital identity by combining user-first design with advanced cryptography. Unlike traditional identity systems that rely on passwords or centralized databases, TernaID generates a unique private key on your phone, keeping your identity secure, decentralized, and fully in your control. We ensure unmatched security and instant verification without compromising user privacy.
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Verdict
Active ID and TernaID 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Active ID ships an update every 2 months, TernaID every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Active ID | TernaID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ScreenCheck | Doquima Corp |
In-app purchases
Active ID
No in-app purchases
TernaID
No in-app purchases
