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Smart Card Utility

Smart Card Utility

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63 ratings
57 reviews
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Free
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Released
December 3, 2018
Updated
January 25, 2025

Developer

Twocanoes Software, Inc.
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About

Access secure government and military websites on your iPhone or iPad using your PIV-enabled smart card. Log in quickly to Office 365, Webmail, Teams, and more, eliminating the need for a laptop.

✓Smart card authentication for O365, Webmail, Teams
✓Access CAC protected websites via Safari
✓Fast login on iPhone and iPad
✓Supports PIV, CACv2/ECA, and PKCS15 cards
✓Compatible with various smart card readers
✓Access military and civilian web sites
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What users say about Smart Card Utility

Reviews of Smart Card Utility are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 2.9/5 from 63 App Store ratings. What users like most: works with DoD CAC, access OWA and MyPay. Top complaints: doesn't work with newer iPhones, overly expensive. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Works with DoD CAC
  • 🚀Access OWA and MyPay
  • 👍Works with Safari
  • 🚀Great for mobile iOS users
  • 👍Easy certificate download
  • 👍Works with iPad Pro
  • 👍Bluetooth reader convenience
  • 👍Great customer support
  • 👍Seamless integration with iOS
  • 👍Access work email and sites
  • 👍Works with M1 Macs
  • 👍Useful GUI for smart card tools
  • 👍Works with Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
  • 👍Access USMC email and DoD MS Teams
  • 👍Works with Yubikey NFC/Lightning
  • 👍Access OWA and Portal sites on iPad

Negative things

  • 🐛Doesn't work with newer iPhones
  • 🐛Overly expensive
  • 🐛Not user-friendly
  • 🐛Subscription required
  • 🐛Waste of money
  • 🐛Not compatible with M3 MacBook Pro
  • 🐛Frustrating setup
  • 🐛In-app authorization fails
  • 🐛Bluetooth reader bug
  • 🐛Reader not showing up
  • 🐛Limited trial period
  • 🐛Expensive card reader
  • 🐛Limited website access
  • 🐛Blank white screen
  • 🐛Site accessibility too few
  • 🐛Non-functional with iOS 16
  • 🐛Reader not verified
  • 🐛Build quality concerns
  • 🐛Doesn't work with their reader
  • 🐛Not worth the money
  • 🐛Can't read encrypted emails
  • 🐛Doesn't work with Navy CAC
  • 🐛Unresponsive reader
  • 🐛Broken in Big Sur
  • 🐛Doesn't work without paying
  • 🐛Bricked by Big Sur update
  • 🐛Doesn't work in Big Sur
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What's New in Smart Card Utility

4.10

January 25, 2025

Added support for new types of cards: - CACv2 (used for ECA-type cards. See https://public.cyber.mil/eca/) - PKCS15 Added ability to detect and provide feedback on unrecognized cards Changed order of card type detection Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Won’t work use USB-C reader

Wont work with my USB-C reader bought from Twocanoes
WWeinerparade

Waste of time and money

I’ve spent far too much time trying to get this overly expensive mobile cac reader to work. It worked well on my older iPhone, but once I upgraded to a newer one the device will not connect to it! Great concept, terrible execution and not user friendly!!!
JJoeAl24

On IOS 16+ smart cards are supported. Do not pay for this

Smart cards are now natively supported. You do not need to pay for this app’s monthly subscription.
Ssmillysmile

DOESN’T WORK!! STAY AWAY!!!!

I tried to get this to work with an iPad Pro running iOS 18.1 and SCR3310. I even bought the monthly subscription for 3rd party card readers. I tried MyPay, Webmail, and the Twocanoe test website. None of them worked. WHAT AN ABSOLUTE WASTE OF MONEY!!!! I will never trust Twocanoes software ever again and I don’t recommend anyone else waste their money like I did by buying anything from them.
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NBNuts and bolts...

Broken

PIN suddenly won’t work — definitely not typing it in wrong, as I can login via other devices / middleware.
BBooyaShakah
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

Device will not connect to newer iPhones

Bug

PIN suddenly won't work

Bug

Does not see SCR 3310 card reader

Bug

Bluetooth reader bug on macOS

Bug

New update broke BT read on iOS

Bug

Reproducible bug with Bluetooth reader and macOS Sonoma

Bug

Reader not showing up in app

Bug

Limited trial is very limited

Bug

iOS 16 with SCR3310 Non-functional

Bug

App sees reader, but cannot detect smart card

Bug

Reader could not be verified

Bug

App detects reader, but reader does not detect card

Bug

Broken in Big Sur

Bug

App opens but closes or prompts for purchase on Big Sur

Bug

BigSur Doesnt Work

Bug

Big Sur Bricked it

Bug

Doesn't work in Big Sur

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Requested Features

3 requests

Support for more CAC enabled sites

Feature

Show cert chain graphically

Feature

Support alphanumeric+symbols PINs

Feature

FAQ

What does Smart Card Utility do?

Smart Card Utility enables smart card authentication for accessing secure government and military websites on your iPhone or iPad. It allows you to log in quickly to services like Office 365, Webmail, and Microsoft Teams using your PIV-enabled smart card, without needing a laptop.

What types of smart cards and readers are supported?

The app supports PIV, CACv2/ECA, and PKCS15 cards. It is compatible with all smart card readers from Twocanoes Software, including Feitian Bluetooth and Lightning readers, as well as USB-C wired readers supported by iOS 16 or later.

How much does Smart Card Utility cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. Specific details about the cost of these in-app purchases are not provided in the description.

What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for military and government employees who need to access their work resources on the go. Common use cases include checking email, accessing the Defense Travel System (DTS), taking online courses via JKO, managing myPay, and using Microsoft Teams or Office 365 from their iPhone or iPad.

Is this app compatible with my device?

Smart Card Utility is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS 16 or later for USB-C wired reader support. The app allows access to CAC protected websites via Safari.