BMS Token vs TrustID Chip Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BMS Token
This app provides secure two-factor authentication using a combination of something you have and something you know. It protects sensitive data over VPNs, WLANs, and web applications, offering PIN protection for One Time Password access and encrypted storage.
- Two-factor authentication
- PIN protection for OTP
- Secure and encrypted data storage
- Software token deployment
- Self-enrollment for end-users
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Secure-IT 2-factor authentication (TFA) from BMS is a traditional, strong authentication solution based on something you have and something you know. This leading TFA solution for the NHS can be used to protect your most sensitive information and data over VPNs, WLAN and web applications. Features: - Administrators can rapidly and securely deploy software tokens to devices - End users can self-enrol devices - 2-factor authentication without additional hardware - Pin protection to One Time Password (OTP) access - Secure and encrypted storage of app data on the iPhone Pre-requisites: In order to use this application, your company must also have purchased Secure-IT server software and Secure-IT soft tokens. The application does not generate one-time passwords without a software token. Note: This application does not provide 2-factor authentication to the iPhone itself.
TrustID Chip Reader
Securely scan and verify the NFC chip embedded in your passport or ID card. This application provides a straightforward method for digital identity verification.
- Scan NFC chips
- Verify passport data
- Verify ID card data
- Secure scanning
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This TrustID app allows you to securely scan and verify the NFC chip in your passport or ID Card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TrustID Chip Reader at every 6 weeks against BMS Token's every 5 months. BMS Token's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BMS Token ships an update every 5 months, TrustID Chip Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BMS Token | TrustID Chip Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better | 12.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES (UK) LTD | TrustID Ltd. |
Customer experience
BMS Token
TrustID Chip Reader
Bugs and requests
BMS Token
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TrustID Chip Reader
Reported bugs
13 issues- Passport chip scan fails repeatedly
- App not recognized even after download
- Camera not opening or showing a black screen
- Browser link does not redirect to the app
- App gets stuck on the welcome screen
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- Camera not working even with permissions
- App loops back to download prompt
- QR code expired error
- App freezes
- Cannot upload photos of passport
- Camera fails after passport photo scan
- Stuck at scanning chip stage
- AI fails to recognize app is downloaded
Requested features
7 requests- Improve app stability and reliability
- Fix browser redirection issues
- Provide clear instructions for users
- Ensure app works with default browsers
- Make the app compatible with all devices and browsers
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- Improve error message clarity
- Allow manual ID check as an alternative
In-app purchases
BMS Token
No in-app purchases
TrustID Chip Reader
No in-app purchases
