Visit Mechelen vs SmartID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visit Mechelen
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Discover the best that Mechelen has to offer with this app! Step into the magnificent past of the city Mechelen. With over 300 listed buildings and five UNESCO World Heritage sites the former capital of the Burgundian Netherlands is like a large storehouse of treasures. Take a classic tour or go where the wind takes you. You will receive additional information about several of the more striking sites. All the practical information is listed on the general map.
SmartID
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SmartID - Verifier enables hotels to quickly and securely verify guest identity using a digital wallet. How it works: 1. Guest opens the App Clip from the hotel's landing page - no app install needed 2. The app connects with a digital identity wallet to verify identity 3. Guest data is cryptographically confirmed 4. The hotel receives verified data without scanning documents or faces Key features: • Digital identity verification • No document scanning or facial recognition • Works as an App Clip - zero installation • Cryptographic data confirmation • Guest privacy protection The app uses vouch technology for secure identity verification. An ideal solution for hotels looking to digitize their check-in process.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartID at every 4 days against Visit Mechelen's every 7 months. 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.
Visit Mechelen ships an update every 7 months, SmartID every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visit Mechelen | SmartID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stad Mechelen | Vlayer Labs Ltd |
In-app purchases
Visit Mechelen
No in-app purchases
SmartID
No in-app purchases









