Comparison

NIS Mobile vs SurfacePower

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

Head to head
About

NIS Mobile

This application modernizes immigration processes by enabling secure and efficient passport applications and biometric enrollment. It facilitates user registration, eligibility verification, and contactless capture of facial and fingerprint data for identity confirmation. Users can also make payments and submit their enrollment applications directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Register user account
  • Verify user eligibility
  • Capture live face
  • Capture fingerprints
  • Validate photos against records
  • Verify fingerprints against AFIS
  • In-app payments
Features
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Nigeria Immigration Service Contactless Mobile App The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Contactless Mobile App is designed to streamline and modernize the immigration application and verification processes. This app offers a secure and efficient way for users to complete their passport application and biometric enrollment for passport production by the Nigeria Immigration Services. Below are the key features and functionalities included in this release: Key Features: Register User Account Users can easily create a new account with the Nigeria Immigration Service using their personal details. The registration process ensures a smooth onboarding experience for new applicants. Verify User Eligibility The app checks and verifies the eligibility of users based on their provided details, ensuring that only qualified applicants proceed with the enrollment process. Capture User Live Face Users can capture their live facial image directly within the app, providing real-time photos required for further identity verification steps. Verify User Liveness Identity Advanced liveness detection technology is implemented to ensure that the captured face is real and not a photograph or video replay, enhancing security. Validate Live Photo against Photo on Appointment The app automatically compares the user’s live photo against the photo provided during their appointment scheduling to confirm identity consistency. Validate Live Photo against Photo on Passport The live photo is also validated against the user’s passport photo in the immigration database to further confirm the applicant's identity. Capture User Fingerprints Users can securely capture their fingerprints within the app. This step is essential for biometric verification. Verify User Fingerprints against AFIS Fingerprints are verified against the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to ensure they match the records available with NIS. Payment Option for Both Booklet Fee and Contactless Service Charge The app offers a secure payment feature that allows users to conveniently pay for both their passport booklet fee and contactless service charges within the app. Summarize and Submit User Enrollment Application Once all information is verified and validated, users can review their enrollment details and submit their application to the Nigeria Immigration Service. Additional Information: The app is designed to enhance convenience, offering a seamless and secure way to complete all necessary immigration procedures without the need for physical contact. Data protection and privacy are a top priority. All user information is securely encrypted and handled in compliance with international standards.

About

SurfacePower

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Take complete control of your Power, Gas & Water with real-time monitoring, instant top-ups, consumption insights, and seamless account management

Screenshots

NIS Mobile4 screens
SurfacePower3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SurfacePower at 3 against NIS Mobile's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
NIS Mobile versus SurfacePower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIS MobileSurfacePower
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICERokswood Efabshop Limited

Bugs and requests

NIS Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Slow loading and unresponsive homepage
  • Inability to verify account or complete profile creation
  • Errors and failures with contactless biometrics
  • Payment confirmation issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Fix email verification and OTP issues
  • Enhance overall user experience

SurfacePower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NIS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

SurfacePower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NIS Mobile free?
NIS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurfacePower free?
SurfacePower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NIS Mobile or SurfacePower have ads?
Neither NIS Mobile nor SurfacePower shows ads.

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