# NINAuth vs SmartBallot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NINAuth at none against SmartBallot's 10. NINAuth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 5). SmartBallot's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartBallot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NINAuth asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartBallot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NINAuth has 5.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NINAuth ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartBallot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NINAuth | SmartBallot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninauth/id6744244380/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartballot/id6746402345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Identity Management Commission](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500621462) | [Streamsync Tech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536753038) |

## What reviewers say

### NINAuth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninauth/id6744244380)

Securely verify, manage, and protect your digital identity using your National Identity Number. This app offers a user-friendly and seamless experience for on-the-go identity management.

**Highlights:** Digital identity verification, Identity management, Secure identity protection, National Identity Number integration, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartBallot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartballot/id6746402345)

This app simplifies the voting process, allowing users to register, explore candidates, cast ballots securely, and track results in real-time. It also facilitates civic engagement through a social feed and community discussions.

**Highlights:** Register for elections, Explore candidate details, Securely cast votes, Track real-time results, Election notifications, Social feed and messaging, Community discussions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accreditation Fee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Option 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Option 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Option 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Option 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Option 5 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Option 6 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Option 7 | $229.99 | one-time |
| Option 8 | $299.99 | one-time |
| Option 9 | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NINAuth free?

NINAuth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartBallot free?

SmartBallot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NINAuth or SmartBallot?

SmartBallot is rated higher. NINAuth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while SmartBallot averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do NINAuth or SmartBallot have ads?

SmartBallot shows ads; NINAuth does not.

### Which is updated more often, NINAuth or SmartBallot?

NINAuth ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartBallot every 11 days. Most recently, NINAuth was updated on October 21, 2026 and SmartBallot on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*