CS108 RFID Reader vs Biometric Passport Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CS108 RFID Reader
This utility app demonstrates the capabilities of the CS108 RFID reader. Users can explore its functions and access the source code for further development on the developer's website.
- RFID reader function demonstration
- Source code access
- Utility for developers
- Cross-device compatibility
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The program shows the functions of CS108 RFID reader. you can download source code in our web site http://www.convergence.com.hk
Biometric Passport Reader
Scan and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards using your device's camera and NFC. This app provides offline functionality for secure identity verification, remote onboarding, and compliance with KYC/AML regulations.
- Reads biometric chips
- Scans machine-readable zone
- Offline functionality
- Identity verification
- Remote onboarding
- KYC/AML compliance
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This app can read and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards. To read a passport or ID: 1) Use the camera to scan the machine readable zone on the data page of your passport or the back of your ID 2) Hold the passport or ID against your device to read the biometric chip 3) The chip information is displayed in the app The app does not require network connection and can be used offline. What is the app used for? For businesses this app is useful for remote onboarding of users and customers, identity verification, and to meet KYC and AML requirements. For compliance and security, nothing beats reading the biometric chip.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Biometric Passport Reader at 4.6 against CS108 RFID Reader's 2.8. Biometric Passport Reader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (229 vs 6). CS108 RFID Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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.
Biometric Passport Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Biometric Passport Reader has 229 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CS108 RFID Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Biometric Passport Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CS108 RFID Reader | Biometric Passport Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (229 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 229 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CSL | Iris Development AB |
Customer experience
CS108 RFID Reader
Biometric Passport Reader
In-app purchases
CS108 RFID Reader
No in-app purchases
Biometric Passport Reader
No in-app purchases
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