AusweisApp Bund vs LinOTP Authenticator
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.
LinOTP Authenticator
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Use LinOTP Authenticator to secure your accounts with two-step authentication by generating verification codes to access your accounts. Two-step authentication provides an extra level of security for your accounts because every new verification code generated by LinOTP Authenticator is uniquely valid for a single sign in request only. LinOTP Authenticator is compatible with most of your accounts already as it supports standard TOTP and HOTP security algorithms. However, it works best with LinOTP, the enterprise-level 2FA solution. See https://linotp.de for more information. Features: * Generate verification codes offline * Edit your verification accounts * LinOTP Authenticator works with most providers and accounts * Biometric app lock * Simple QR code setup Permission notice: Camera: LinOTP Authenticator will ask you for the camera permission if you want to add accounts using the QR code scanner functionality.Use LinOTP Authenticator to secure your accounts with two-step authentication
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AusweisApp Bund at every 2 months against LinOTP Authenticator's every 8 months. LinOTP Authenticator'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 2 months, LinOTP Authenticator every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AusweisApp Bund | LinOTP Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Governikus Service GmbH | KeyIdentity 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
LinOTP Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AusweisApp Bund
No in-app purchases
LinOTP Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AusweisApp Bund free?
Is LinOTP Authenticator free?
Do AusweisApp Bund or LinOTP Authenticator have ads?
Which is updated more often, AusweisApp Bund or LinOTP Authenticator?
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