Comparison

Liyun vs Efaas

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

Head to head
About

Liyun

This application allows users to write and save text files using the Thaana script. It is designed for individuals who need to work with Dhivehi language content on their devices.

Highlights
  • Write text in Thaana script
  • Save text files
  • Dhivehi language support
  • Designed for mobile devices
Features
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Application to write and save text files in Thaana/Dhivehi.

About

Efaas

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your digital identity for various services. It allows password-less logins, tracks information sharing, and uses biometrics for verification, simplifying your access to digital and in-person services.

Highlights
  • Password-less and OTP-less authentication
  • QR code and one-tap login
  • View personal information from government registers
  • Track and manage personal information sharing
  • Unified inbox for messages and alerts
  • Biometric identity verification
Features
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Your key to the Digital Maldives! Unlocking a world of digital possibilities EASY • Conveniently create your own verified ID to use across multiple digital and in-person services. EMPOWERING • Track and manage how your personal information is shared and maintained by official registrars. SECURE • Safeguard your identity and assure your data's safety with biometrics and multi-factor authentication. KEY APP FEATURES: PASSWORD-LESS / OTP-LESS AUTHENTICATION: No more passwords and OTPs. Conveniently access online services using: • QR CODE LOGIN: Scan QR Code to login. • ONE TAP LOGIN: Tap an icon to login. VIEW YOUR INFORMAITON IN ONE PLACE: With eFaas mobile My Info, you can view key information about yourself from government registers. TRACK PERSONAL INFOMRATION SHARING: With eFaas consent management system, grant and revoke consent during authentication and track and manage personal information shared to various service providers. INBOX: Receive messages, notifications, and alerts in one inbox from different public and private agencies. BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION: Verify your identity with just a quick selfie using the eFaas mobile and web app biometric self-verification feature. HOW TO CREATE YOUR NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTITY? • Step 1: Create your eFaas at efaas.gov.mv • Step 2: Install the eFaas app and login with your eFaas credentials • Step 3: Verify it’s you with face verification and setup your personal 6-digit PIN code • Step 4: Your National Digital Identity is now ready! QR Code scan and One-Tap Login is now enabled and protected with your fingerprint, face or 6-digit PIN code. FEEDBACK: What can we do to improve your experience? For feedback or questions, please email us at efaas@ncit.gov.mv You can also reach us at 1551. eFaas is brought to you by the National Centre for Information Technology. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON ISSUES: • During face verification if you are getting error “"Sorry, we couldn't verify your identity." please make sure you are in a well-lit area and your face is fully angled to the camera. If issue persist, please call NCIT Helpdesk 1551. • “Login request expired” error – Please ensure your device date and time is current.

Screenshots

Liyun2 screens
Efaas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liyun at 50% against Efaas's 0%. Liyun also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.9) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.1). Efaas's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 6). 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

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

Liyun holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Efaas has 104 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Liyun's written reviews are positive against 0% of Efaas's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liyun ships an update every 3 months, Efaas every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Liyun versus Efaas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiyunEfaas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better1.9 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed MaailNational Centre Information Technology

Customer experience

Liyun

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Efaas

All ratings104 ratings
Positive22.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Liyun

No in-app purchases

None

Efaas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Liyun free?
Liyun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Efaas free?
Efaas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Liyun or Efaas?
Liyun is rated higher. Liyun averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Efaas averages 1.9 from 104 ratings.
Do Liyun or Efaas have ads?
Neither Liyun nor Efaas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liyun or Efaas?
Liyun ships an update every 3 months, and Efaas every 6 weeks. Most recently, Liyun was updated on September 23, 2026 and Efaas on October 6, 2026.

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