Candy simply vs CieID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candy simply
Control and enhance your smart home appliances remotely. This app allows you to manage a variety of Candy devices, increasing their functionality and making them more intelligent. Explore features with a demo mode before purchasing compatible appliances.
- Remote appliance communication
- Increased appliance functionality
- Smart home device management
- Demo mode for exploration
- Control over multiple appliance types
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Candy simply-Fi App allows you to communicate with your appliance. Beside assisting in carrying out daily activities ""Candy simply-Fi"" increases functionality making your product or the set of products more intelligent and performing. To take advantage from Candy simply-Fi functionality you need to acquire one or more appliances equipped with Candy Wi-Fi connected technology (Smart Fi+, Smart Fi) or Smart Touch) and a compatible device.(*) Product range manageable via Candy simpy-Fi App includes Washing machines, Washerdryers, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Ovens, Hobs and Hoods. With the integrated Demo mode you can explore most of the functionality of Candy simply-Fi App, before purchasing an appliance of the range. More information available in www.candysimplyfi.com and www.candysmarttouch.com. If you need support, please contact your local Candy Customer Service (you can find the references on the official website), or write us: support@candy-hoover.com (**) Please remember to specify: - problem details - product serial number - model of your smartphone/tablet - App version - Operating System version of your smartphone/tablet (*) Interaction with Smart Touch products is limited on all tablets and all iOS devices. However, you can access additional contents, quick links with assistance and manuals. (**) Service available in Italian and English
CieID
Access public administration and private services online using your electronic identity card. Securely authenticate your access from PC or smartphone with simplified login methods, including QR codes and push notifications. Supports NFC for enhanced security on compatible iPhones.
- Access public administration services
- Access private services
- Simplified PC access via QR code
- Push notification authentication
- Biometric authentication
- NFC access for high security
- PUK recovery functionality
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Con l’app CieID puoi accedere ai servizi online della Pubblica Amministrazione e dei privati aderenti ad “Entra con CIE”. Attiva le credenziali CIE (livello 1 e 2) su www.cartaidentita.it, apri l’App e configura l’accesso semplificato. Potrai autorizzare i tuoi accessi da PC semplicemente: - inquadrando dalla App il QR code che trovi nella pagina di richiesta accesso e inserendo il codice app CieID che avrai creato in fase di certificazione del dispositivo; se hai attiva la biometria, l’accesso è ancora più semplice perché puoi sostituirla al codice app CieID oppure - inserendo le tue credenziali CieID (username e password) nella pagina di richiesta accesso, riceverai una notifica push in App che dovrai accettare tramite l’utilizzo del codice app CieID o della biometria. Se accedi al servizio online da smartphone, autenticati con le credenziali CieID oppure apri la App e inserisci il codice app CieID, usa il riconoscimento biometrico se attivo. Se hai un iPhone dotato di tecnologia NFC puoi scegliere di accedere con il massimo livello di sicurezza (livello 3). Dopo aver ricevuto la tua Carta di Identità Elettronica, apri l’App e registra la tua carta inserendo il PIN di otto cifre e avvicinando la Carta sul retro dell’iPhone quando richiesto. Con l’App CieID è inoltre disponibile la funzionalità di Recupero PUK, per i cittadini in possesso di una Carta di Identità Elettronica che hanno associato alla propria identità digitale un indirizzo di posta elettronica o un numero di cellulare. Dichiarazione di accessibilità: https://form.agid.gov.it/view/85d3aa40-88cd-11f0-ae26-159be1ec7c8c
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CieID at 4.2 against Candy simply's 2.3. CieID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
CieID holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223 and 254 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Candy simply's written reviews are positive against 9% of CieID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Candy simply ships an update every 2 months, CieID monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candy simply | CieID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (223 ratings) | 4.2 (254 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews — better | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 223 | 254 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 400 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Candy Hoover Group Srl | Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Spa |
Customer experience
Candy simply
CieID
Bugs and requests
Candy simply
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to washing machine
- Incorrect wash cycle times displayed
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Add more customization options for wash cycles
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Provide better support and compatibility for iOS users
CieID
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Candy simply
No in-app purchases
CieID
No in-app purchases
