# Smart Card Utility — Enable Smart Cards

> Smart card access for government and military websites on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Twocanoes Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Twocanoes Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521862499)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309/reviews.md

## What is Smart Card Utility?

CAC Smart Card Access to O365, Webmail, Teams, and Much More
Smart Card Utility enables smart card authentication to Office 365, Webmail, Teams, and most other CAC protected websites via Safari. Just plug in your existing PIV-enabled smart card and log in. Smart Card Utility is used by members of Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army, Coast Guard, and other military/government employees to access CAC protected websites on their iPhone or iPad.

Login and Get to Work Fast!
Forget about waiting for 20 minute for your laptop to boot up, log in and launch apps. Using your iPhone and iPad and Smart Card Utility, it takes seconds to turn on and access websites, Teams, Office 365 and more using your CAC smart card. Login fast with your CAC card and Smart Card Utility Readers for iOS and iPhone.

Smart Card Authentication Wherever You Are
Forget about waiting to get back to your laptop to check your email, verify your paycheck, take a course, or respond to a message on Teams. Smart Card Utility makes it simple to use the device you have with you to keep you connected. Simply insert your CAC into the reader and you are ready to access the resources where ever you are.


Check Your Email and So Much More
Leave your laptop behind and stop waiting in line to check your email on a shared PC. Use your smart card right on your iPhone or iPad to access your web mail using your CAC or PIV card. Smart Card Utility has been tested and is compatible with the most common military and civilian web sites, including:

mypay.dfas.mil (myPay)
www.defensetravel.osd.mil (Defense Travel System/DTS)
jkodirect.jten.mil (JKO Learning Management)
Office 365 (o365)
owa.us.af.mil (webmail)
www.tricare.mil (Tricare Health Care)
www.dau.edu (DAU Defense Acquisition University)
owa.us.af.mil (webmail)
Microsoft Teams (web)
MAX.gov
Okta PIV
Microsoft Azure
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Supported Readers:
All Smart Card readers from Twocanoes Software.
Feitian br301 Bluetooth Reader
Feitian iR301 Lightning Reader
Feitian iR301 USB-C Reader
Certgate AirID 2 Bluetooth Contact Smart Card Reader
USB-C wired readers supported by iOS 16 or later.

Supported Card:
PIV
CACv2/ECA (see https://public.cyber.mil/eca/ for more infomation)
PKCS15 (Country-specific cards, healthcare cards and national ID cards)

EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3rd Party Readers Support | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Card Utility | $49.99 | one-time |
| Smart Card Utility Mobile | $49.99 | one-time |
| Third Party Readers | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won’t work use USB-C reader

*2026-01-12, version 4.5*

Wont work with my USB-C reader bought from Twocanoes

### 1/5 — Waste of time and money

*2025-05-16, version 4.10*

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!!!

### 1/5 — On IOS 16+ smart cards are supported. Do not pay for this

*2025-03-03, version 4.10*

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

### 1/5 — DOESN’T WORK!! STAY AWAY!!!!

*2025-01-04, version 4.8*

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.

### 3/5 — Broken

*2024-11-24, version 4.5*

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

### 1/5 — Does not work with MacBookPro M3

*2024-05-15, version 4.5*

Does not work with MacBookPro M3. Worked on MBP M1 and M2. Does not see the SCR 3310 card reader even though drivers have been installed. However, a Parallels VM can recognize the reader and smart card.

### 2/5 — Can’t get any help

*2024-03-16, version 4.5*

I received one email but since no response to emails or calls. I like the app… when it’s working.

### 2/5 — Very Frustrating

*2024-03-08, version 4.5*

Just not able to get the two canoes app or their Bluetooth reader to work reliably.  If I uninstall the software every time and start from scratch, I can get it to work about 1 in 5 times.  Each time takes about 30 minutes.  I have a third party reader that appears to work like a champ but every time I try to purchase their in app authorization for a third party reader, nothing happens.

### 2/5 — Bluetooth Reader Bug

*2024-01-02*

Still doesn't work with macOS

### 5/5 — Great App; however……

*2023-12-15, version 4.4*

The app is great, and works; however, IOS now supports smart card reading natively (as long as you have a compatible cac reader, or adapter).  Unfortunately, no need to spend the money to use the app long term. 

The app does work, that’s why I gave it 5 stars.

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Card Utility

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.10 — 2025-01-25

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.

### 4.9 — 2025-01-21

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

### 4.8 — 2024-11-06

Added firmware for Apple Vision Pro.

### 4.7 — 2024-06-26

Updated notifications messages to be clearer
Improved Bluetooth reader connection times

### 4.6 — 2024-03-20

Added ability to buy support for 3rd party readers in settings screen.

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