Comparison

GOV.UK One Login vs outinput

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

Head to head
About

GOV.UK One Login

Securely prove your identity for government services by matching your face to your photo ID. This app also allows you to store a digital version of your HM Armed Forces Veteran Card on your phone.

Highlights
  • Digital identity verification
  • Face-to-face ID matching
  • Store digital Veteran Card
  • Secure data handling
  • Future digital document storage
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You can use the GOV.UK One Login app to prove your identity to access some government services. It works by matching your face to your photo ID. You can also use this app to save a digital version of your HM Armed Forces Veteran Card to your phone. In future you'll be able to save other digital documents, such as your driving licence. This is not available yet. Before you start You need to get this app if you’re: • using a service on the GOV.UK website that asks you to prove your identity with GOV.UK One Login • saving your digital Veteran Card to your phone You’ll be guided to this app when it is time to use it. What you need You can use any of the following types of photo ID to prove your identity: • UK passport • non-UK passport with a biometric chip • UK photocard driving licence • UK biometric residence permit (BRP) • UK biometric residence card (BRC) • UK Frontier Worker permit (FWP) You can use an expired driving licence if it expired in the last 90 days and it was issued by DVLA. You can use an expired BRP, BRC or FWP up to 24 months after its expiry date. You need to have your original photo ID with you. You cannot use a photocopy or digital copy. You will also need: • a well-lit area where you can take a good quality photograph • an iPhone 8 or newer • iOS 16.7 or higher How it works You'll need to sign in to the app with your GOV.UK One Login details. This links the app to the GOV.UK website so you can continue proving your identity. If your photo ID is a passport, BRP, BRC or FWP you will: • take a photo of your photo ID • scan the biometric chip in your photo ID using your phone • scan your face using your phone If your photo ID is a driving licence you will: • take a photo of your driving licence • scan your face using your phone What happens next Once your information has been submitted in the app, you'll need to go back to the GOV.UK website, so you can finish proving your identity and access the service you were trying to use.   Privacy and security The personal information you provide to prove your identity will not be saved either on the app or on your phone. We collect your data securely and delete it when it is no longer needed. Digital documents you add to the app will be saved on your phone so you can access them whenever you need.

About

outinput

Control your smart home devices remotely with ease. Manage multiple devices, set flexible schedules for tasks, and share access with family members for a connected living experience. Enjoy instant connectivity and efficient operation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Multi-device management
  • Flexible scheduling
  • One-click device sharing
  • Instant connectivity
Features
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Outinput: Smart Home,Within Your Reach 1. Remote Control: Energy-Efficient and Stress-Free, Everything Under Your Command 2. Multi-Device Support: One App to Rule Them All, The Core of Smart Living 3. Flexible Scheduling: Timely and Accurate Execution of Tasks 4. One-Click Device Sharing: Enjoy Smart Living with Your Family 5. Instant Connectivity: No Waiting, Experience Smart Speed

Screenshots

GOV.UK One Login4 screens
outinput4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GOV.UK One Login at 4.5 against outinput's 2.4. GOV.UK One Login also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 10). outinput's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.7). 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

GOV.UK One Login holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GOV.UK One Login has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of GOV.UK One Login's written reviews are positive against 0% of outinput's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GOV.UK One Login ships an update fortnightly, outinput every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GOV.UK One Login versus outinput: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGOV.UK One Loginoutinput
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better2.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews19.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB198 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGovernment Digital ServiceShenzhen Soomfon Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

GOV.UK One Login

All ratings3,289 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews2,515 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative75.8%

outinput

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

GOV.UK One Login

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Inability to scan documents
  • Login issues and web browser redirects

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clearer instructions and guidance
  • Simplified verification process
  • Compatibility with older devices

outinput

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GOV.UK One Login

No in-app purchases

None

outinput

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GOV.UK One Login free?
GOV.UK One Login is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is outinput free?
outinput is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GOV.UK One Login or outinput?
GOV.UK One Login is rated higher. GOV.UK One Login averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while outinput averages 2.4 from 10 ratings.
Do GOV.UK One Login or outinput have ads?
Neither GOV.UK One Login nor outinput shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GOV.UK One Login or outinput?
GOV.UK One Login ships an update fortnightly, and outinput every 8 months. Most recently, GOV.UK One Login was updated on October 26, 2026 and outinput on October 24, 2026.

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