mAadhaar vs e-Aadhaar: Aadhaar-related tasks and complete paperless identification. To make these easier, UIDAI recently launched the e-Aadhaar app. This new app is available on both Android and iOS, and after its launch, the biggest question among people is what is the difference between mAadhaar and e-Aadhaar? Because both apps are linked to Aadhaar, people tend to think they are the same. But the reality is that the purpose, features, and usage of both are different.
What did UIDAI say?
UIDAI stated in a statement that e-Aadhaar is a smart, secure, and paperless app. However, it does not replace mAadhaar. Both apps are designed for their own purposes. mAadhaar is for mobile-first Aadhaar service management, while e-Aadhaar is for secure, easy, and widespread use of digital identity.
What does the mAadhaar app do?
mAadhaar was UIDAI’s first mobile app. It provides many essential Aadhaar-related features, such as downloading a PDF copy of your Aadhaar card, generating a Virtual ID (VID), locking/unlocking Aadhaar, updating personal details, and basic access to Aadhaar services. mAadhaar is essentially a portable version of your Aadhaar, allowing you to manage and control your information.
What new has the e-Aadhaar app brought?
You can link up to 5 Aadhaar profiles to a single mobile number – that is, manage the Aadhaar cards of the entire family in a single phone.
Face Authentication – This makes identity verification easy and secure.
Digital identity sharing via QR code – no paper, no photo – identity verification in just one scan.
Enhanced Security Layer – The e-Aadhaar app is specifically designed to make digital identity fast, secure and paperless.
Both have different purposes, but complement each other.
mAadhaar is for managing Aadhaar-related services. e-Aadhaar is for using Aadhaar’s digital identity in a fast and secure manner. Together, they simplify and modernize Aadhaar services.
