AusweisApp Bund vs easyroam
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.
easyroam
This app simplifies connecting to eduroam WiFi networks by installing EAP-TLS authentication profiles. It allows users to manage access profiles across multiple devices. Participation in the easyroam program by your institution is required to use the application.
- Installs EAP-TLS WiFi profiles
- Connects to eduroam infrastructure
- Manages access profiles
- Supports multiple devices
- Requires institutional participation
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The easyroam app installs EAP-TLS WiFi profiles for authentication with the eduroam infrastructure. Within the app you can manage your access profiles for all your devices currently using easyroam. Your institution must participate in the easyroam program for you to be able to use this app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AusweisApp Bund at 34% against easyroam's 15%. AusweisApp Bund also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). easyroam's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2 months, easyroam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AusweisApp Bund | easyroam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews — better | 15.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Governikus Service GmbH | Verein zur Foerderung eines Deutschen Forschungsnetzes - DFN-Verein - |
Customer experience
AusweisApp Bund
easyroam
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
easyroam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AusweisApp Bund
No in-app purchases
easyroam
No in-app purchases
