Comparison

Efaas vs Alzen Notes

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

Head to head
About

Efaas

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your digital identity for various services. It allows password-less logins, tracks information sharing, and uses biometrics for verification, simplifying your access to digital and in-person services.

Highlights
  • Password-less and OTP-less authentication
  • QR code and one-tap login
  • View personal information from government registers
  • Track and manage personal information sharing
  • Unified inbox for messages and alerts
  • Biometric identity verification
Features
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Your key to the Digital Maldives! Unlocking a world of digital possibilities EASY • Conveniently create your own verified ID to use across multiple digital and in-person services. EMPOWERING • Track and manage how your personal information is shared and maintained by official registrars. SECURE • Safeguard your identity and assure your data's safety with biometrics and multi-factor authentication. KEY APP FEATURES: PASSWORD-LESS / OTP-LESS AUTHENTICATION: No more passwords and OTPs. Conveniently access online services using: • QR CODE LOGIN: Scan QR Code to login. • ONE TAP LOGIN: Tap an icon to login. VIEW YOUR INFORMAITON IN ONE PLACE: With eFaas mobile My Info, you can view key information about yourself from government registers. TRACK PERSONAL INFOMRATION SHARING: With eFaas consent management system, grant and revoke consent during authentication and track and manage personal information shared to various service providers. INBOX: Receive messages, notifications, and alerts in one inbox from different public and private agencies. BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION: Verify your identity with just a quick selfie using the eFaas mobile and web app biometric self-verification feature. HOW TO CREATE YOUR NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTITY? • Step 1: Create your eFaas at efaas.gov.mv • Step 2: Install the eFaas app and login with your eFaas credentials • Step 3: Verify it’s you with face verification and setup your personal 6-digit PIN code • Step 4: Your National Digital Identity is now ready! QR Code scan and One-Tap Login is now enabled and protected with your fingerprint, face or 6-digit PIN code. FEEDBACK: What can we do to improve your experience? For feedback or questions, please email us at efaas@ncit.gov.mv You can also reach us at 1551. eFaas is brought to you by the National Centre for Information Technology. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON ISSUES: • During face verification if you are getting error “"Sorry, we couldn't verify your identity." please make sure you are in a well-lit area and your face is fully angled to the camera. If issue persist, please call NCIT Helpdesk 1551. • “Login request expired” error – Please ensure your device date and time is current.

About

Alzen Notes

Features
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Alzen Notes is a fast, minimalist note-taking app built for simplicity, privacy, and speed. No clutter. No ads. Just clean, reliable notes — with optional sync across devices. Features: • Fast note creation and editing • Powerful search • Optional sign up for sync & backup • Light and dark themes • Works offline Designed for people who want a no-nonsense, distraction-free notes app that just works, and respects your time and data. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Efaas4 screens
Alzen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Efaas at none against Alzen Notes's 1. Alzen Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Alzen Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Efaas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Efaas ships an update every 6 weeks, Alzen Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Efaas versus Alzen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEfaasAlzen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Centre Information TechnologyAlzenware

In-app purchases

None

Efaas

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alzen Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Cloud Sync (Monthly)$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Efaas free?
Efaas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alzen Notes free?
Alzen Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Efaas or Alzen Notes have ads?
Neither Efaas nor Alzen Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Efaas or Alzen Notes?
Efaas ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alzen Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Efaas was updated on August 31, 2026 and Alzen Notes on September 9, 2026.

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