Comparison

SecSign ID vs BLE Link

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

Head to head
About

SecSign ID

Enhance your online security with advanced two-factor authentication. Log into websites and applications without passwords, using secure mobile verification. Protect your accounts from phishing and malware with encrypted key pairs and a robust public key infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Passwordless login
  • Out-of-band mobile authentication
  • 2048-bit encrypted key pairs
  • Public key infrastructure (PKI)
  • Free cloud service
  • On-premise server option
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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SecSign ID – two factor authentication (2fa - 2 factor authentication) with the simplicity of mobile technology • Log into websites, applications, and systems without passwords and with the total security of out-of-band mobile authentication. • For the login you only enter your user name (SecSign ID) and confirm one access symbol (no entry of confidential credentials) • 2048-bit encrypted key pairs and public key infrastructure (PKI) provide identity access management (IAM) that is completely immune from login hacking, phishing, and malware. • No passwords or sensitive user information are ever stored on a login server. • Integrate SecSign ID 2FA into your own website, application, or systems with our free and unlimited cloud service. • Operate your own 2 factor on-premise server behind your firewall in your data center • Use SecSign ID 2FA for free access to the SecSign Portal, the truly secure solution for online collaboration with encrypted file sharing, file storage, and messaging. Features • Eliminates passwords and password theft • Quick and easy mobile authentication via 4-digit PIN, Touch ID fingerprint, Face ID, or even the Apple Watch! • No hardware or infrastructure required • Free, unlimited cloud service through our Secure Trust Center Servers • No need to use or remember passwords, retype SMS codes, or scan QR codes • High security and advanced cryptography on all levels • Also available as an on-premise installation for enterprise IAM Technical Details • 2048-bit asymmetric RSA key pairs or ECC key pairs • Public key stored and used on the ID server • Private key stored securely on iOS device • Brute force resistant private key storage • No private key information stored on the ID server • Sensitive credentials are never entered through user logins • Confidential credentials are never transmitted or stored on a server • High availability through redundant remote failover servers • Multi-tier secured server architecture • On-premise solutions available for installation on your own servers Apple Watch Support • Use your Apple Watch to log into websites with unbeatable identity security • No sensitive user credentials are ever transmitted or stored on a server • Verify your identity with a single tap on your Apple Watch How to Create Your SecSign ID for iPhone and iPad 1. Install the app 2. Choose a unique user name 3. Use biometrics or choose a short PIN to secure your SecSign ID on your mobile phone How to Start Using SecSign ID on your iPhone • Try the sample login on our website or log into our free and completely secure portal for encrypted file sharing and messaging, the SecSign Portal, at https://portal.secsign.com. • Developers can download our free plugins and integrate free, unlimited use of SecSign ID for your websites and applications. Visit https://www.secsign.com/plugins/ • Use it to protect your networks, websites, platforms, or devices • Use it with SecSign Portal for secure file storage, file sharing, and messaging • Deploy your own in-house SecSign ID server for enterprise security How to Log into Websites with Your Apple Watch • Use your existing SecSign ID or create a user name using the SecSign ID app on your iPhone • Make sure your Apple Watch is paired with your iPhone • Log into a website using your SecSign ID user name (e.g. Try the login on our completely secure portal for encrypted file sharing and messaging: https://portal.secsign.com) • A notification shows up on your Apple Watch. • On your Watch, tap the access symbol that matches the symbol on the website login screen • You’re now authenticated and access is granted SecSign ID is free for everyone and free of advertising. SecSign ID is a product of SecSign Technologies, a sister company of SecCommerce GmbH of Hamburg, Germany. We have over 24 years of experience in developing strong cryptography and highly sophisticated security software products for governments, public institutions, and private companies.

About

BLE Link

This app allows web pages to communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices directly through a compatible browser. Users can connect to their devices by entering a web address that supports Web Bluetooth, enabling background operation for seamless interaction.

Highlights
  • Control BLE devices from web pages
  • Supports Web Bluetooth specification
  • Connect via HTTPS web pages
  • Background operation support
  • No standalone app required for web integration
Features
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BLE Link browser lets you control your Bluetooth devices from a compatible web page that supports the Web Bluetooth specification. What is Web Bluetooth? Web Bluetooth is a specification developed by Web Bluetooth Community Group to enable web pages to communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices using a compatible browser without the need to download a standalone App. Web developers need to integrate Web Bluetooth APIs into their web pages to interact with remote Bluetooth devices via BLE Link. How it works 1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone 2. Open BLE Link and type the web page address that supports your Bluetooth device. This information is probably printed on your device's packaging box or mentioned in the device's manual. BLE Link supports secure HTTPS pages only 3. Follow the instructions on the web page to connect and start using your device 4. BLE Link supports background operation, so the web page can communicate with your device in the background as needed

Screenshots

SecSign ID4 screens
BLE Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SecSign ID at 87% against BLE Link's 40%. SecSign ID also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BLE Link's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Link holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of SecSign ID's written reviews are positive against 40% of BLE Link's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SecSign ID versus BLE Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecSign IDBLE Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)3.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSecSign Technologies Inc.Thirdwayv

Customer experience

SecSign ID

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

BLE Link

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

SecSign ID

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecSign ID free?
SecSign ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Link free?
BLE Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SecSign ID or BLE Link?
BLE Link is rated higher. SecSign ID averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BLE Link averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.
Do SecSign ID or BLE Link have ads?
Neither SecSign ID nor BLE Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecSign ID or BLE Link?
SecSign ID ships an update every 2 months, and BLE Link every 2 months. Most recently, SecSign ID was updated on October 3, 2026 and BLE Link on September 28, 2026.

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