Populus vs Identity+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Populus
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Populus Mobile Canvassing Companion. It allows users to access their canvasses and walk lists and update contacts individually. You can capture information related to the canvass, to their support, volunteering efforts, and more.
Identity+
Securely manage your digital identity on your mobile device. Use your driver's license or provincial card to authenticate yourself for online services. Your identity information is stored locally with strong encryption and privacy controls.
- Secure digital ID on mobile
- Authenticate with Driver's License/Provincial Card
- Location-based mailing address verification
- No cloud storage of identity
- Strong encryption and privacy
- In-person verification at post office
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Canada Post Identity+ will enable you to control online experiences with a secure digital ID that will open doors to identity-secured services. With Canada Post Identity+, your identity is safeguarded and stored on your phone. Features • Secure digital ID on your mobile device • Authenticate yourself with your Drivers’ License or Provincial Services Card • Location based verification of your mailing address • No cloud storage of your identity information • Strong encryption and certificate-based authentication • Strong privacy protection with complete control Coming soon : Reusable ID : Your Canada Post Identity+ credentials will be available to use over and over to verify yourself online Secure Transactions : Whether you're accessing a bank account, requesting government services, or activating a service, Canada Post Identity+ streamlines the verification process, making transactions more secure and efficient. Verify in-person : Can’t verify on your phone? Visit a post office and authenticate yourself at a trusted location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Populus at every 3 weeks against Identity+'s every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Populus ships an update every 3 weeks, Identity+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Populus | Identity+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NetFore Systems Inc. | Canada Post Corporation |
Bugs and requests
Populus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Identity+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scanner not working
- Selfie verification failing
- Verification code issues
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
4 requests- Allow manual ID photo upload
- Improve address change handling
- Provide better error messages
- Add support for more ID types
In-app purchases
Populus
No in-app purchases
Identity+
No in-app purchases
