# ufirst vs CieID

The clearest difference is rating: CieID at 4.2 against ufirst's 3.1. CieID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CieID holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CieID has 254 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 9% positive.

ufirst ships an update every 2 months, CieID monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ufirst | CieID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufirst/id470837979/reviews) | **[4.2 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cieid/id1504644677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **254** |
| Positive reviews | **9.5% of reviews** | 9.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [U-First srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027403674) | [Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Spa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223441137) |

## What reviewers say

### ufirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufirst/id470837979)

Book appointments and secure your place in line remotely at various public and private facilities. Find services, manage reservations, and access facilities without waiting. The app supports a wide range of locations including banks, pharmacies, and hospitals.

**Highlights:** Remote appointment booking, Virtual queuing, Facility search, Reservation management, Wide range of supported facilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CieID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cieid/id1504644677)

Access public administration and private services online using your electronic identity card. Securely authenticate your access from PC or smartphone with simplified login methods, including QR codes and push notifications. Supports NFC for enhanced security on compatible iPhones.

**Highlights:** Access public administration services, Access private services, Simplified PC access via QR code, Push notification authentication, Biometric authentication, NFC access for high security, PUK recovery functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Works as supposed to

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification failed
- 🐛 OTP not arriving
- 🐛 App is in German
- 🐛 Activation difficult
- 🐛 Does not work

**Reported bugs**

- Verification failed repeatedly
- OTP codes not received via SMS
- App defaults to German language
- Cannot activate card
- App requires update even when updated

**Requested features**

- Send OTP via email
- Allow language change
- Improve compatibility with iPad Pro
- Provide assistance for specific cases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ufirst free?

ufirst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CieID free?

CieID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ufirst or CieID?

CieID is rated higher. ufirst averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CieID averages 4.2 from 254 ratings.

### Do ufirst or CieID have ads?

ufirst shows ads; CieID does not.

### Which is updated more often, ufirst or CieID?

ufirst ships an update every 2 months, and CieID monthly. Most recently, ufirst was updated on November 1, 2026 and CieID on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*