MOTP Client vs 智方便 iAM Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOTP Client
This application provides a one-time password system to enhance your account security and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. It requires initial setup with a host system and an initial key to generate secure codes.
- One-time password generation
- Account security enhancement
- Protection against unauthorized access
- Requires host system integration
- Initial key setup process
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MOTP為全景軟體所開發的一次性密碼系統。 一次性密碼可以保障你的身分安全性,防止駭客竊取您的帳號密碼,進而偷取您的重要資料。 此程式必需搭配主機使用,使用步驟: 1.下載並安裝此程式 2.到貴單位的MOTP註冊網頁取得初始金鑰 3.輸入初始金鑰,並將手機上顯示之資訊填到註冊網頁上 4.點擊左下角的OTP按鈕,即可開始使用 若您要體驗MOTP,請連到下列網址 http://motp.chg.com.tw/ 或直接輸入測試用初始金鑰00000000
智方便 iAM Smart
This app offers a single digital identity for Hong Kong residents to securely log in to government and commercial online services. It features auto form filling, personalized notifications, and digital signing capabilities for enhanced convenience and efficiency in managing digital transactions.
- Single digital identity for login
- Secure authentication
- Auto form filling with e-ME
- Personalized notifications
- Digital signing (iAM Smart+)
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"iAM Smart" is a free account for all Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID Card) holders aged 11 or above. It allows users to perform authentication through personal mobile phones, to log in and use the online services of different government departments and commercial organisations with a single digital identity. "iAM Smart" account is available in two versions, namely "iAM Smart" and "iAM Smart+". The "iAM Smart" version has authentication, form filling and personalised notifications functions, while the "iAM Smart+" version has the digital signing function in addition: ● Authentication √ Users will have a single digital identity that enables simple and secure login to various government and commercial online services. It brings convenience to daily life without having to manage different user names and passwords. ● Form Filling with e-ME √ Users can use the "e-ME" function to store their personalised data (such as name, gender, HKID Card number, date of birth, residential address, and contact phone number), and enjoy the convenience brought by auto form filling and avoid filling in the same data for different applications. ● Personalised Notification √ Users can choose to receive personalised notifications from various government online services to keep up with service updates, expiry alerts and latest information. ● Digital Signing √ Users can use "iAM Smart+" to sign digitally in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Chapter 553 of the Laws of Hong Kong) to process legal documents and procedures online. To register and use your "iAM Smart", simply: ● Use mobile device with biometric authentication functions enabled (including fingerprint or facial identification) to download and install the "智方便 iAM Smart" app ● Could access a wide range of daily information before "iAM Smart" account registration. ● Click “Register”, scan the HKID Card according to the instructions, and let the app to read the HKID Card information and verify the authenticity of the HKID Card ● Align your face with the photo frame on the screen, do the actions specified by the system and take selfies for real person and facial identification ● Wait for the identity verification based on the records of his/her identity card after submission of the application ● Perform mobile phone built-in biometric authentication, set up "iAM Smart" 6 digital password and provide email address upon successful identity verification ● Start using various functions of the "iAM Smart" platform once the above steps are completed Note: ● Consent of your parent or guardian is required if you are aged from 11 to 17.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 智方便 iAM Smart at 1.8 against MOTP Client's 1.3. 智方便 iAM Smart also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 9). MOTP Client's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
智方便 iAM Smart holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 30 respectively.
MOTP Client ships an update every 5 weeks, 智方便 iAM Smart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOTP Client | 智方便 iAM Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (9 ratings) | 1.8 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 2.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Changing Information Technology Inc. | Digital Policy Office |
Customer experience
MOTP Client
智方便 iAM Smart
Bugs and requests
MOTP Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
智方便 iAM Smart
Reported bugs
27 issues- System update requires resetting linkage
- Cannot scan ID card or QR code
- Camera function cannot be activated
- Face recognition doesn't work
- NFC function doesn't work
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- App locks account after successful registration
- Quick registration process has bugs
- QR code scanner never works
- Cannot scan ID card
- System busy error
- App keeps saying 'client error' at the last step
- Facial recognition fails repeatedly
- App does not proceed
- App requires Face ID or Touch ID
- Flash goes off automatically during scanning
- App says scan successful but then unsuccessful
- Cannot capture the third and last scan
- Network problem during registration
- Cannot transfer from old device to new
- App crashes or freezes
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- App is not working on iPhone 14
- App is not working on iPhone 12
- App is not working on iPhone 15 Pro
- App is not working on iPhone 17
- App is not working on iPhone XR
Requested features
13 requests- Alternative login method besides Face ID
- Add dark mode option
- Improve NFC functionality
- Improve QR code scanner
- Improve facial recognition accuracy
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- Allow app transfer from old devices
- Provide clear upgrade instructions from old app
- Allow users to change language
- Remove Face ID requirement
- Make signing function accessible online
- Improve app design and navigation
- Fix bugs in quick registration process
- Remove buggy authentication features
In-app purchases
MOTP Client
No in-app purchases
智方便 iAM Smart
No in-app purchases









