Identity+ vs Hamilton Alert App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Hamilton Alert App
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Hamilton Alert is the official safety app for the employees of the City of Hamilton. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to safety resources. Hamilton Alert features include: - See Something, Say Something - Incident Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to City of Hamilton security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Be Prepared: Emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Wellness Support: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at City of Hamilton. - Virtual "Buddy" System: Allow Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking, they can request a Virtual "Buddy" System and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safe Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the City of Hamilton area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from City of Hamilton safety when emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
Identity+ and Hamilton Alert App are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Identity+ | Hamilton Alert App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada Post Corporation | City of Hamilton |
Bugs and 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
Hamilton Alert App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Identity+
No in-app purchases
Hamilton Alert App
No in-app purchases




