Identity+ vs CREA Events
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.
CREA Events
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If you’re joining us in Ottawa, Ontario, for CREA’s 40th annual Political Action Committee (PAC) Days from October 26–28, 2025, download the app to stay informed and connected. Explore the full agenda, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. Access maps, MP meeting details, and receive real-time updates all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CREA Events at monthly against Identity+'s every 3 months. CREA Events also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Identity+ ships an update every 3 months, CREA Events monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Identity+ | CREA Events |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada Post Corporation | The Canadian Real Estate Association |
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
CREA Events
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Identity+
No in-app purchases
CREA Events
No in-app purchases
