Comparison

Aura Library vs DigiD

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

Head to head
About

Aura Library

Manage your library loans and reservations effortlessly. Track borrowed items, due dates, and fines. Search the catalog, reserve new books, and even use your phone as a library card.

Highlights
  • Track borrowed items and due dates
  • Reserve books and receive pickup notifications
  • Search library catalog
  • Manage fines and renewals
  • Use phone as library card
  • Discover new books and read reviews
Features
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Met de Aura Library app vergeet je nooit meer een boek in te leveren! Zie meteen welke items je in je bezit hebt en wanneer je deze in moet leveren. En als je het boek nog nodig hebt, kan je de uitlening eenvoudig verlengen. Je hoeft niet meer te vragen of een item beschikbaar is, want met de app zoek je deze eenvoudig op in de catalogus van jouw (school)mediatheek en kan je meteen een reservering plaatsen. Dan krijg je ook een berichtje als je gereserveerde item klaar ligt! Met de Aura Library App kun je: - zoeken in de catalogus van jouw (school)mediatheek - opvragen welke materialen je geleend hebt - zien wanneer je ze uiterlijk moet inleveren - controleren hoeveel boete je hebt - je materiaal online verlengen - zien welke titels je in het verleden hebt geleend - materiaal reserveren - nieuwe boeken ontdekken - checken wat je hebt gereserveerd en wat de status daarvan is - bericht krijgen wanneer een gereserveerd boek voor je klaarligt - je telefoon als lenerspas gebruiken door de ingebouwde streepjescode - messages van de mediathecaris inzien - themalijsten en aanwinsten bekijken - recensies inzien en schrijven, sterbeoordelingen geven - beschikbaarheid van items bekijken - inzien van e-books - zoeken in openbare bibliotheek De Aura Library app is onderdeel van Aura Online. Let op: deze app werkt alleen als je school, bedrijf of instelling een abonnement op Aura Online heeft bij Aura Software. Zonder dit abonnement kun je je niet aanmelden en werkt de app niet.

About

DigiD

Securely log in to online services using your mobile device. Activate the app and then choose to log in with a PIN code on your phone or by scanning a QR code on your computer.

Highlights
  • Mobile login with PIN
  • Login on computer via app
  • QR code scanning for verification
  • Secure data processing
  • Privacy compliant
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Start using the app? Activate the DigiD app first. Open the DigiD app and follow the steps in the app. Need help with activation? Look at: www.digid.nl/digid-app How do I log in with the DigiD app? Logging in with the DigiD app can be done in two ways: 1. On your phone or tablet you log in with just a pin code. 2. Or log in on a computer using the app. You take over a verification code, scan a QR code and then enter your pin code. DATA PROCESSING & PRIVACY The DigiD app processes the IP address, the name and version of the operating system of your smartphone or tablet, the unique identifier of the mobile device, your mobile phone number and the 5-digit PIN code you select. When performing the ID check, DigiD processes the document number / driver's license number, date of birth and validity. By downloading and using the DigiD app you agree to this processing, which is also subject to the following provisions. 1. The user's personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. In the privacy statement you will find who is responsible for the processing of personal data for DigiD, which personal data of the DigiD user is processed and for what purpose. The processing of personal data by DigiD and rules on the operation, security and reliability of DigiD are included in legislation and regulations. The privacy statement and legislation and regulations can be found at www.digid.nl. 2. Logius has taken appropriate technical and organizational security measures against loss or unlawful processing of the user's personal data. 3. The DigiD app complies with security measures that are comparable to the security measures of DigiD. DigiD also uses the security mechanisms of the operating system. 4. The user is responsible for the security of his mobile device. 5. For the DigiD app, updates can be automatically downloaded and installed every now and then via the app store. These updates are intended to improve, expand or further develop the DigiD app and may consist of solutions for program errors, advanced functions, new software modules or completely new versions. Without these updates the DigiD app will possibly not function or not function properly. 6. Logius reserves the right to (temporarily) stop offering the DigiD app in the app store or to (temporarily) stop the operation of the DigiD app without stating reasons.

Screenshots

Aura Library4 screens
DigiD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DigiD at 4.7 against Aura Library's 1.0. DigiD also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

DigiD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiD has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Aura Library's written reviews are positive against 17% of DigiD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aura Library ships an update every 3 months, DigiD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aura Library versus DigiD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAura LibraryDigiD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAura Software BVRijksoverheid

Customer experience

Aura Library

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DigiD

All ratings6,467 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Aura Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DigiD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • ID check not working
  • Constant login issues
  • Scan functionality not working
  • Unexpected errors and crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • English language support
  • Fingerprint/Face ID login
  • Improved ID scanning functionality

In-app purchases

None

Aura Library

No in-app purchases

None

DigiD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aura Library free?
Aura Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DigiD free?
DigiD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aura Library or DigiD?
DigiD is rated higher. Aura Library averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DigiD averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Aura Library or DigiD have ads?
Neither Aura Library nor DigiD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aura Library or DigiD?
Aura Library ships an update every 3 months, and DigiD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aura Library was updated on September 13, 2026 and DigiD on September 24, 2026.

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