Comparison

NID Wallet BD vs PDA Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

NID Wallet BD

Access your National Identity Card (NID) services securely on your mobile device. This app provides an extra layer of security for your account by requiring facial verification through your phone's camera.

Highlights
  • Identity Verification
  • Facial Scan Security
  • NID Service Access
  • QR Code Scanning
  • Account Claiming
Features
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NID Wallet BD is a multi-purpose application developed under Bangladesh Election Commission. The goal of this application is to make sure the NID-related services are easily available on your phone. Current features: - Identity Verification: This feature adds one more layer of security to make sure that no one but you can claim your account from the Bangladesh Election Commission website. In addition to your personal details and verification code, you'll need to use this app to scan your face to verify your identity while claiming your account. Prerequisite: *Phone must have a camera to scan the QR code *Phone must have TrueDepth camera support to scan face *Internet Connectivity Important announcement: To protect your data, we have implemented advanced face detection technology using TrueDepth camera support. Before initiating the face scan, please check if the device model supports the TrueDepth camera. While scanning your face, please follow the on screen instructions. We're always excited to hear from you! If you have any feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at: nidwallet-support@nidw.gov.bd

About

PDA Authenticator

This app generates secure, time-based one-time passwords for enhanced online banking security. It integrates seamlessly with digital banking applications and offers offline functionality with advanced encryption for a safe and user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Secure TOTP Generation
  • Seamless Integration with Pubali Apps
  • User-Friendly Interface
  • Advanced Encryption
  • Offline Functionality
Features
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Pubali Digital Authenticator is your trusted solution for secure and efficient online banking with Pubali digital banking apps. Designed to generate Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP), this app ensures that your digital banking transactions are protected with an additional layer of security. With its user-friendly interface and advanced encryption technology, Pubali Digital Authenticator provides a seamless and safe experience for all your banking needs. Key Features: Secure TOTP Generation: Generate secure, time-based one-time passwords to authenticate your Pubali digital banking transactions. Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with all Pubali digital banking apps, providing a smooth and secure user experience. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for simplicity and ease of use, making it accessible for all users. Advanced Encryption: Utilizes robust encryption technology to protect your data and ensure maximum security. Offline Functionality: Generate TOTPs even without an internet connection, ensuring continuous access to secure authentication. Enhance your digital banking security with Pubali Digital Authenticator. Download now and enjoy peace of mind with secure online banking!

Screenshots

NID Wallet BD3 screens
PDA Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDA Authenticator at 5.0 against NID Wallet BD's 4.1. PDA Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). NID Wallet BD's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). 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

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

PDA Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NID Wallet BD has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of NID Wallet BD's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDA Authenticator's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NID Wallet BD versus PDA Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNID Wallet BDPDA Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBangladesh Election CommissionPubali Bank Limited

Customer experience

NID Wallet BD

All ratings1,693 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative38.3%

PDA Authenticator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NID Wallet BD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to complete verification process
  • App not recognizing user's face
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Crashes on launch or during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve face recognition accuracy
  • Add support for more device types
  • Provide clear instructions for QR code usage
  • Implement dark mode option

PDA Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NID Wallet BD

No in-app purchases

None

PDA Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NID Wallet BD free?
NID Wallet BD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDA Authenticator free?
PDA Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NID Wallet BD or PDA Authenticator?
PDA Authenticator is rated higher. NID Wallet BD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while PDA Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NID Wallet BD or PDA Authenticator have ads?
Neither NID Wallet BD nor PDA Authenticator shows ads.

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