IDnow Online Ident

Verify your identity online with your ID document.

IDnow GmbH · de.idnow

3.3 out of 5 (3 ratings) 1M+ downloads v9.7.16 92 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.7.16 (330)
Updated: Oct 1, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 92 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Business (app)
Listed since: Feb 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (5 sensitive)
Website: idnow.io
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

IDnow Online Ident is an app by IDnow GmbH in the Business category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.0.1, the APK grew from 34.4 MB to 92 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 9. It asks for 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.7.15.

What's new in v9.7.16

Bug fixes and stability improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

IDnow Online Ident allows you to digitally verify your identity or sign contracts electronically in just a few minutes. All you need is a mobile device, a stable internet connection, and a valid ID document. Save yourself the hassle of queuing up to show your ID card at a bank or postal office. IDnow Online Ident offers highly secure and officially accepted ways to digitally prove your identity or sign contracts online. And the best part is: It is completely free of charge and only requires a few minutes of your time. IDnow VideoIdent: Our default identification method will connect you with one of our ident specialists via video chat. This expert will guide you throughout the entire process. Have your ID document ready and just follow the easy instructions. IDnow eID: Where applicable, you may have the option to quickly verify your identity via a German electronic ID card without the need for a video chat. All you need is an NFC-enabled smartphone that serves as a card-reader and securely transmits the encrypted data of your eID. IDnow eSign: You will also be able to digitally sign relevant documents at the end of the video identification process. The process can be completed in just a few minutes from the comfort of your home, avoiding any media mismatch or need of additional hardware. Be assured that your personal data is safe with us as all our identification processes are being audited regularly and comply with the highest security standards. IDnow Online Ident runs on Android devices with front and back camera from Android version 5 and higher. IDnow is a market-leading provider for identity verification and electronic signature solutions. For further information go on our website https://www.idnow.io/. In case you need support with the identity verification itself, directly go to https://help.idnow.io/hc/en-gb. Please note that IDnow also offers the app IDnow AutoIdent for AI-powered identification. If your token is not accepted on the home screen, you may need to switch to the IDnow AutoIdent app.

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v9.0.1. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v9.7.7 it requires Android 9+.

v9.7.16 LATEST Oct 1, 2026 92 MB TRUSTED v9.7.15 Sep 8, 2026 94.8 MB TRUSTED v9.7.14 Jul 30, 2026 94.8 MB TRUSTED v9.7.13 Jul 21, 2026 94.8 MB TRUSTED v9.7.7 Apr 10, 2026 97.2 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “IDnow GmbH” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
Signed byOU=IT, O=IDnow GmbH, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)54:77:6F:2E:F2:23:7E:F8:33:14:9F:48:64:3B:60:64:29:BC:81:F7
File MD5eb4146c1ef3da56764d180aae17896f2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

IDnow Online Ident requests 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Action manage all files access permission android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_ALL_FILES_ACCESS_PERMISSION
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Foreground service camera android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) de.idnow.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

IDnow Online Ident APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of IDnow Online Ident for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 9.5.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. Get version 9.5.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the IDnow Online Ident APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is eb4146c1ef3da56764d180aae17896f2.