App Feature

An Australian Government Digital ID app to verify your identity and sign in to participating online services. It stores a personal Digital ID on your device, supports document-based verification to reach Basic/Standard/Strong identity strengths, and offers biometric sign-in (face/fingerprint) with encryption and strict data handling under the Australian Trusted Digital Identity Framework.

Verdict

A necessary digital ID for Australian government services with strong security principles, but hampered by poor user satisfaction and setup friction.

Who is it for

Real-world User Experience

Is it Worth Paying For?

Free with no ads or in-app purchases; there is nothing to buy, and value depends on whether you need it to access government services.

How it Compares to Alternatives

Compared with other government identity or service-access apps, this focuses on Australian services and emphasizes accreditation and device-level biometrics. However, its low rating suggests more friction and reliability issues than many peers, making alternatives feel smoother where available. It is not a substitute for commercial identity apps or password managers.

Summary

myGovID (presented as myID in the store) is the Australian Government’s Digital ID app designed to securely verify your identity and sign you into participating services. It supports tiered identity strengths via document checks and optionally face verification, with strong privacy controls and encryption. While the concept and security posture are solid, the markedly low user rating signals pain points in setup, verification, and general stability. If you rely on Australian government online services, it may be essential despite the rough edges; if not, you may find the experience frustrating relative to other identity solutions.