AusweisApp Bund vs eduMFA 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.
eduMFA Authenticator
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The eduMFA Authenticator app offers a fast and secure way to verify your identity with educational institutions using eduMFA. Authenticate effortlessly with push notifications—approve or decline login requests with a single tap. Manage multiple tokens, search efficiently, and stay in control of your authentication requests. Designed for simplicity, security, and ease of use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AusweisApp Bund at every 2 months against eduMFA Authenticator's every 5 months. eduMFA 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, eduMFA Authenticator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AusweisApp Bund | eduMFA Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 5 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 | 23 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Governikus GmbH & Co. KG | Gesellschaft fuer wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH |
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
eduMFA Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AusweisApp Bund
No in-app purchases
eduMFA Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AusweisApp Bund free?
Is eduMFA Authenticator free?
Do AusweisApp Bund or eduMFA Authenticator have ads?
Which is updated more often, AusweisApp Bund or eduMFA Authenticator?
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