Comparison

AusweisApp Bund vs Chip Reader

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

Head to head

AusweisApp Bund

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.21K ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Online identification with national ID card
Supports electronic residence permit
Enables EU citizen card identification
Secure online authentication
Available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad

Read full description

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.

About

Chip Reader

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Die Chip Reader App kommt während der Identifikation zum Einsatz. Die App dient zur Prüfung Ihres biometrisches Ausweisdokuments. Nachdem sie die App aufgerufen haben, werden sie aufgefordert, Ihr Ausweisdokument ans Telefon zu halten. So können wir die Echtheit des Dokuments überprüfen. Nach Abschluss der Prüfung leitet Sie die App direkt an die richtige Stelle weiter.

Screenshots

AusweisApp Bund4 screens

Chip Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AusweisApp Bund at 3 against Chip Reader's 1. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

AusweisApp Bund versus Chip Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	AusweisApp Bund	Chip Reader
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.2 (1K ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	34.4% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	1K — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	17.0	16.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	23 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Governikus GmbH & Co. KG	fidentity AG

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

Chip Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AusweisApp Bund

No in-app purchases

None

Chip Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AusweisApp Bund free?

AusweisApp Bund is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Chip Reader free?

Chip Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do AusweisApp Bund or Chip Reader have ads?

Neither AusweisApp Bund nor Chip Reader shows ads.

Which is updated more often, AusweisApp Bund or Chip Reader?

AusweisApp Bund ships an update every 2 months, and Chip Reader every 2 months. Most recently, AusweisApp Bund was updated on September 26, 2026 and Chip Reader on September 10, 2026.