AusweisApp Bund vs SOREX SmartLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AusweisApp Bund
This software allows you to digitally identify yourself online using your German national ID card, electronic residence permit, or EU citizen card. It's designed for secure online authentication across various platforms.
- Online identification with national ID card
- Supports electronic residence permit
- Enables EU citizen card identification
- Secure online authentication
- Available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad
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Die AusweisApp ist eine Software, die Sie auf Ihrem iPhone, Mac oder iPad installieren, um sich mit Ihrem Personalausweis, Ihrem elektronischen Aufenthaltstitel oder der eID-Karte für Unionsbürger:innen online auszuweisen. Alle weiterführenden Informationen finden Sie unter: www.ausweisapp.bund.de Die Erklärung zur Barrierefreiheit der Software finden Sie unter: https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de/barrierefreiheit-app Entwickelt im Auftrag des Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik.
SOREX SmartLock
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With the SOREX SmartLock app, you can easily manage and configure your SOREX door locks from anywhere. You can grant users access, create time profiles and read access logs. Also you can set a passage mode for certain times. Depending on your lock, you can also create pin codes, add fingerprints and RFID media.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AusweisApp Bund at every 6 weeks against SOREX SmartLock's every 3 months. SOREX SmartLock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AusweisApp Bund ships an update every 6 weeks, SOREX SmartLock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AusweisApp Bund | SOREX SmartLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 362 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Governikus Service GmbH | SOREX wireless Solutions GmbH |
Bugs and requests
AusweisApp Bund
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to read ID card
- Disconnects during verification
- Incompatible with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Support for dual citizenship
- Simplified setup process
- Consistent instructions across devices
- Integration with Apple Wallet
SOREX SmartLock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AusweisApp Bund
No in-app purchases
SOREX SmartLock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AusweisApp Bund free?
Is SOREX SmartLock free?
Do AusweisApp Bund or SOREX SmartLock have ads?
Which is updated more often, AusweisApp Bund or SOREX SmartLock?
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