Comparison

Kerkmann vs IDnow AutoIdent

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

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About

Kerkmann

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Mit Hilfe unserer App MOBILE Reports können Sie als Mandant Ihre betriebswirtschaftliche Auswertung (BWA) zukünftig auch auf Ihrem Smartphone oder Ihrem Tablet angezeigt bekommen. Diese neue Form der BWA ist einfach zu bedienen, höchst anschaulich aufbereitet und daher leicht zu verstehen. Die App verwendet den Zugang zu Ihrem von uns eingerichtetem sicheren Mandantenportal und setzt die dort bereitgestellten Daten in eine mobile betriebswirtschaftliche Auswertung um. Damit haben Sie Ihre Unternehmenszahlen sehr viel schneller zur Verfügung und das an jedem beliebigen Ort, an dem es eine Internet-Verbindung gibt. Unsere Mobile Reports enthalten u. a. folgende Tabellen und Grafiken: ▪ Wesentliche BWA-Daten auf einen Blick ▪ Monatliche Erfolgsrechnung mit Vorjahresvergleich und Veränderung ▪ Analysen der Erträge und Aufwendungen ▪ Analyse der Liquiditätsentwicklung ▪ Analysen der Privatentnahmen und Verwendung ▪ mobile Jahresabschlusspräsentation Um sich ein Bild von der Darstellung und den Funktionen zu machen, können Sie auch erst einmal die App installieren und sich die integrierten Demodaten ansehen. Wenn Sie weitere Fragen dazu haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an: Andreas Kerkmann Steuerberater Ludwigsfelder Str. 14 14165 Berlin Telefon 030 / 801 73 35 Telefax 030 / 802 24 94 E-Mail kerkmann@buero-kerkmann.de Internet www.buero-kerkmann.de Mandantenportal https://buero-kerkmann.portalbereich.de Wir helfen Ihnen gerne weiter.

About

IDnow AutoIdent

Quickly and securely verify your identity from anywhere using your smartphone. This AI-powered solution streamlines onboarding processes, eliminating the need for lengthy in-person procedures. Get verified in minutes with just your ID document and an internet connection.

Highlights
  • AI-powered identity verification
  • Remote identification from home or on the go
  • Fast onboarding process (2 minutes)
  • Secure and reliable verification
  • Requires smartphone and valid ID document
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IDnow AutoIdent is an AI-powered solution that enables you to quickly, easily and securely identify yourself from home or on the road, at any time of the day, in just 2 minutes. All you need is your smartphone, a stable internet connection and your valid ID document. Say goodbye to all those long onboarding processes that require you to spend time, effort and money to get an account. IDnow AutoIdent is a free, easy, fast, reliable and secure solution to identify yourself at any time of the day when signing up for a new service. IDnow is an international expert for identification and eSigning solutions. Further information can be found on our website www.idnow.io. IDnow AutoIdent runs on Apple iPhone 5s or higher and iOS 10.0 or higher. Please note that IDnow also offers the app IDnow Online Ident (for video verification). If your token is not accepted on the home screen, you may need to switch to the IDnow Online Ident app.

Screenshots

Kerkmann4 screens
IDnow AutoIdent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IDnow AutoIdent at monthly against Kerkmann's every 7 months. Kerkmann's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kerkmann ships an update every 7 months, IDnow AutoIdent monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kerkmann versus IDnow AutoIdent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerkmannIDnow AutoIdent
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—46.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Deutschland GmbHIDnow GmbH

Bugs and requests

Kerkmann

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IDnow AutoIdent

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning issues with UK passports
  • Freezing on selfie capture
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more ID types
  • Improved facial recognition
  • Better guidance on document requirements

In-app purchases

None

Kerkmann

No in-app purchases

None

IDnow AutoIdent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kerkmann free?
Kerkmann is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDnow AutoIdent free?
IDnow AutoIdent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kerkmann or IDnow AutoIdent have ads?
Neither Kerkmann nor IDnow AutoIdent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kerkmann or IDnow AutoIdent?
Kerkmann ships an update every 7 months, and IDnow AutoIdent monthly. Most recently, Kerkmann was updated on October 29, 2026 and IDnow AutoIdent on October 29, 2026.

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