Case is a hard plastic and I purchased for my son. I think I have threatened him enough that he hasn’t removed it from the case. It looks like it would be a little more difficult to remove from the case than a rubber one. If you are looking for s case that you can carry an ID or credit cards in, try the Platinum Wallet case. It’s leather and looks really nice. I didn’t think that I would like it as much as I do, but I’m my opinion it is awesome and fits my needs so far. I grab my keys and my phone when I have to make a quick trip to the store and everything is already with me because I keep my license, credit card and some cash in it all the time. Not sure if this helps as your lifestyle may be very active or athletic. Sorry I couldn’t give you more info on the other case...