MagTek Test vs SAMS CFD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagTek Test
This application helps users confirm that their MagTek card reader is functioning correctly. It provides a straightforward way to test the device's operational status.
- Card reader verification
- Operational status check
- Device testing
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MagTek Test is an app that will allow a user to verify a MagTek card reader as working and operational.
SAMS CFD
This application works with a point-of-sale system to show customers their transaction details and any applied discounts. It also provides an option for customers to add tips directly through the display.
- Displays transaction details
- Shows discounts
- Allows customer tipping
- Integrates with SAMS POS
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SAMS CFD works with SAMS POS to display transaction details, discounts and allow customer to add Tips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MagTek Test at 5.0 against SAMS CFD's 1.0. MagTek Test also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). SAMS CFD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MagTek Test holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
MagTek Test ships an update every 7 months, SAMS CFD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagTek Test | SAMS CFD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MagTek, Inc. | Reckon System, Inc |
Customer experience
MagTek Test
SAMS CFD
In-app purchases
MagTek Test
No in-app purchases
SAMS CFD
No in-app purchases
