Comparison

GOV.UK One Login vs DecideIt!

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

DecideIt!

Features
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DecideIt! takes the stress out of making everyday decisions. Whether you’re choosing what to eat, deciding who goes first, picking a movie, or settling a friendly debate, DecideIt! makes every choice simple with a fun spinning wheel. Features • Spin a beautiful decision wheel with smooth animations • Built-in Yes/No wheel • Built-in Dice roller (1–6) • Create custom decision wheels • Save your favorite wheels for later • Colorful wheel segments for easy viewing • Haptic feedback while the wheel spins • Confetti celebration for every winning choice • Clean, simple, and easy-to-use interface Perfect for • Choosing where to eat • Picking a movie or TV show • Family game nights • Classroom activities • Party games • Random challenges • Team decisions • Breaking ties Stop overthinking and let the wheel decide! Download DecideIt! today and make every decision fun.

Screenshots

GOV.UK One Login4 screens
DecideIt!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GOV.UK One Login at 16.7 against DecideIt!'s 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GOV.UK One Login versus DecideIt!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGOV.UK One LoginDecideIt!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.7 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGovernment Digital ServiceKane Hastings

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

DecideIt!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GOV.UK One Login

No in-app purchases

None

DecideIt!

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 DecideIt! free?
DecideIt! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GOV.UK One Login or DecideIt! have ads?
Neither GOV.UK One Login nor DecideIt! shows ads.

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