Acurast vs Privado ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Acurast
Transform your iPhone into a node for a decentralized cloud network. Earn cryptocurrency rewards by allowing your device to process small compute jobs for developers. No technical expertise is required to participate and contribute to a distributed infrastructure.
- Turn iPhone into a decentralized node
- Earn ACU crypto rewards
- No technical setup required
- Jobs run in a secure sandbox
- Contribute to DePIN network
- Minimal battery impact
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Turn your iPhone into part of a decentralized cloud, and receive ACU rewards for it. Acurast lets your phone run small compute jobs for developers. In return, you receive ACU rewards for the work your phone completes. No technical setup needed: if you have a spare iPhone or one sitting on a charger, you can take part. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Acurast and create your account. 2. Pair your phone as a Processor. It takes about a minute. 3. Start Acurast. Your phone picks up compute jobs and collects rewards as it works. BEST SETUP A spare iPhone on a charger and Wi-Fi is ideal. Start Acurast, let the screen dim, and your phone contributes compute to the network. YOUR PHONE STAYS YOURS - Jobs run in a sandbox, separate from your photos, messages and other apps. - Acurast doesn't collect data linked to your identity. WHAT IS DEPIN? DePIN stands for decentralized physical infrastructure network: real devices owned by everyday people instead of one company's data center. Acurast is a DePIN for compute. Developers use Acurast to run apps and AI models on thousands of phones, without depending on a single cloud provider. Rewards depend on the jobs your phone completes and are not guaranteed. Join the Acurast Cloud Rebellion and make your phone part of the unstoppable cloud.
Privado ID
Create and manage your own digital identity. Prove access rights and reputation without sharing personal data. Generate private proofs for digital interactions.
- Create self-sovereign digital identity
- Manage verifiable claims
- Prove access rights
- Generate private proofs
- Protect personal information
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Privado ID enables you to create and manage your own self-sovereign digital identity. Prove your access rights and reputation without revealing any of your personal information. Manage verifiable claims about your identity and generate private proofs for digital interactions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Acurast at 4.8 against Privado ID's 3.0. Acurast also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 2). Privado ID's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Acurast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acurast has 207 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Acurast ships an update monthly, Privado ID fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Acurast | Privado ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (207 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acurast | ZKID Labs AG |
Customer experience
Acurast
Privado ID
Bugs and requests
Acurast
Reported bugs
2 issues- Recent update causing app to crash after extended use
- Inconsistent earnings reporting
Requested features
2 requests- Background mode to continue earning while device is locked
- More device compatibility (older/Android)
Privado ID
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Acurast
No in-app purchases
Privado ID
No in-app purchases
