# Business Card Reader — Business Card Scanner with OCR

> Scan business cards, import contacts, integrate with CRM, and manage contacts in the cloud. (iPhone/iPad app by SHAPE GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-card-reader/id631980303 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SHAPE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/285688937)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-card-reader/id631980303/reviews.md

## What is Business Card Reader?

Instant recognition of business cards right on your iPhone. Import contact information from a business card directly to your iOS Contacts. Out-of-the-box integration with Salesforce and Evernote. Easy integration with other CRM systems. Featured in iPhone TV commercials.
"If you're a mobile networker, this is an app you'll definitely like." -TechCrunch

THIS FREE VERSION ALLOWS TO PROCESS UP TO 5 BUSINESS CARDS INITIALLY AND 1 CARD PER WEEK LATER ON. 
You may purchase unlimited recognitions as in-app purchase.

"Business Card Reader for iPhone is way better than the alternative. It's not free, but it'll easily pay for itself after your next new business card." -IntoMobile

"Working from home can mean spending a lot of time on the phone to keep in touch with colleagues or customers. To manage all these contacts' business cards, check out Business Card Reader" -The New York Times

"The best text scanning app yet." -TouchMyApps

Business Card Reader is an excellent tool for business people, exhibitors at trade shows, expo attendees and sales staff — anyone who networks regularly!

No need to manually enter contact information — Business Card Reader provides a time- and cost-efficient way to enter and organize important contacts.

Recognizes business cards in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Business Card Reader takes a picture of a business card, 'reads' it using text recognition technology and automatically fills in appropriate contact information fields in iOS address book, which can be easily checked and edited.

FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Accurate recognition of business cards with multi-language support
• Smart contact field filling: emails, phone numbers, websites
• Background image processing, saves time when scanning multiple cards
• Export to Salesforce as Contact, Lead or Account available as a subscription
• Export to Evernote 
• Export as .xlsx document 
• Export to VCard 
• Optional integration with existing CRM systems
• BCR Cloud. Easy edit your cards on the web and securely backup them in the Cloud.
• Business Card Holder allows you to search and sort contacts, e-mail and call contacts directly
• Anti-shake image capture

BCR Cloud features

• Quickly edit cards on the web
• Two-way sync with iPhone and iPad
• Keep recognized cards backed-up on our secure server
• Advanced Contact Search: by name, company, address, etc.

BCR Cloud is offered as a yearly subscription for $16.99 per year. 
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
BCR Cloud website: http://bcr.shape.ag

INTEGRATION WITH SALESFORCE1 HOW-TO GUIDE: 
goo.gl/ozWw9Y

INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING CRM SYSTEMS HOW-TO GUIDE: 
https://goo.gl/ZFudqU

HOW TO GET GOOD RECOGNITION RESULTS

1. Place the business card on a flat surface.
2. Good lighting is key: bright desk lamp or direct sunlight are necessary.
3. Make sure the camera is focused on the business card.
4. Hold the device right above the card. Keep the card aligned with BCR viewfinder edges and adjust iPhone/iPad positioning so that the card fits the screen size.
5. Tap the screen to take the picture.
6. After the recognition is done, you can check the results.

## Key features

- Business card scanning with OCR
- Import contacts to iOS Contacts
- Salesforce and Evernote integration
- Multi-language recognition
- Cloud backup and web editing
- Export to .xlsx and VCard

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud archive and web editor | $16.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Recognitions | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export to Salesforce - 3 months | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export to Salesforce - 1 year | $19.99 | one-time |
| East Asian (CJK) Language Pack | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-card-reader/id631980303/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simplicity

*2025-10-27*

An app that makes it very easy to collect leads and contacts with accuracy

### 1/5 — Worked and now it doesn’t

*2023-06-20*

The app worked as it supposed to and now I can’t get it to scan any cards and the help website link does not work.

### 4/5 — Business Card Reader

*2022-12-01, version 3.12*

I have used this app for a number of years and find it works fairly well, my only complaint is when you scan a card you may need to rescan a few times before it works right, or you may have to manually enter some of the information

### 1/5 — Didn’t work.  Just junk text on screen.

*2020-03-13, version 3.12*

As per subject :(

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work!

*2019-06-16*

Tried on several cards and there were multiple errors with each.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2019-03-14*

Work perfect with iPhone ! Give u the options to correct any mistake

### 1/5 — Does  not work.

*2018-11-02, version 3.12*

Upgraded to Pro version.  Doesn’t work but they took my money. Can’t sign into cloud account any longer. Don’t buy. Crooks.

### 1/5 — Small business

*2018-10-03, version 3.11*

Doesn’t work the way supposed to be and know I can’t opened at all

### 1/5 — This sucks

*2018-09-15, version 3.11*

Lately I have a problem with capturing cards, when I take the picture the reader scrambles the letters and numbers and it does make any sense.

### 4/5 — Fantastic App

*2018-04-04, version 3.11*

Really easy to use.

## Frequently asked questions about Business Card Reader

### What does the Business Card Reader app do?

This app instantly recognizes business cards using OCR technology and imports the contact information directly into your iOS Contacts. It streamlines the process of adding new contacts, saving you time and effort compared to manual entry.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include accurate business card recognition with multi-language support, smart contact field filling, integration with Salesforce and Evernote, cloud backup and web editing, and export options to .xlsx and VCard formats.

### How much does the Business Card Reader app cost?

The app offers a free version that allows processing of a limited number of business cards. Unlimited recognitions can be purchased as an in-app purchase. Additionally, BCR Cloud, offering advanced features like two-way sync and secure backup, is available as a yearly subscription.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The application is designed for iPhones and iPads, leveraging their camera and iOS Contacts integration. It supports a wide range of languages for business card recognition.

### Who would benefit most from using this app?

This app is ideal for business people, sales staff, exhibitors at trade shows, and anyone who frequently networks. It provides a time- and cost-efficient solution for managing a large volume of business cards and contact information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.12 — 2018-10-03

- iOS 12 bug fixes & performance improvements

If you enjoy using Business Card Reader, please leave a review. Thank you!

### 3.11 — 2017-11-11

- Some bugfixes for iOS11 and performance improvements.
- iPhone X supported
Thank you for using Business Card Reader!
Enjoying the app? We would really appreciate a review. We read every comment and will consider your suggestions for future updates.

### 3.10 — 2017-10-01

Thank you for using Business Card Reader.
This update has some bug fixes for iOS11 and performance improvements.
Enjoying the app? We would really appreciate a review. We read every comment and will consider your suggestions for future updates.

### 3.9 — 2016-10-20

- OCR update 
- Bugfix and improvements

### 3.8 — 2016-01-22

v3.8  - Improvements and bug fixes

v3.7 - Added encryption. Your data is absolutely secure while your device is locked with a passcode

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