GBG Identify vs IDWise Verify (NFC)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GBG Identify
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The GBG Identify App allows you to capture your ID document and a selfie to verify your Identity with any of our partners. Your ID document will be screened for authenticity and your face will be compared to your ID document to prove you are who you say you are. Your data is safe and secure and will never be used for any purposes other than those stated. GBG is one of the world's largest and most trusted Identity Service Providers, providing Identity Verification services to global customers for over 25 years.
IDWise Verify (NFC)
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IDWise is a next-gen identity recognition and validation app. Enabling you to securely validate your identity to a growing set of trusted businesses easily and smoothly. Equipped with advanced image processing and AI features especially tailored to identity and biometrics validation, it assists you in completing many key transactions securely and from the comfort of wherever you are. IDWise is brought to you by Ideal Enterprise Solutions Ltd. Registered in England and Wales with number 13096460.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IDWise Verify (NFC) at every 2 weeks against GBG Identify's every 2 months. IDWise Verify (NFC) also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GBG Identify ships an update every 2 months, IDWise Verify (NFC) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GBG Identify | IDWise Verify (NFC) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDscan Biometrics Ltd | IDWise Ltd. |
In-app purchases
GBG Identify
No in-app purchases
IDWise Verify (NFC)
No in-app purchases
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