Comparison

Checarda vs EON SMARTester

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checarda

Features
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Checarda is used to securely read, check, and validate physical and virtual smartcards. Checarda has the capability to read and check a cardholder's details using NFC enabled iOS smartphones or tablets or via a device's camera. The device reads information either directly from the physical smartcard's chip or from the QR code generated by the virtual smartcard. Reading and checking smartcards with Checarda allows card checkers to securely access up-to-date information, in real-time, to validate a cardholder's identity and ensures they have the appropriate training and qualifications for the occupation they are undertaking. Reading a card electronically not only reduces the possibility of card fraud, but also makes capturing and storing smartcard details much quicker and more efficient. This app works online, accessing the most up-to-date information, as well as offline. So, if you can’t get a phone signal or internet, you can still read basic details from the QR Code that proves the virtual smartcard is genuine. Why use Checarda: - Check for updates since a card was issued or last read - Verify that cards are valid - Ensure that cardholders have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out - Record cards that have been checked, with the time and location where available - Capture additional cardholder information, avoiding the need to keep paper records Discover more: Visit: www.checarda.com Email: info@referencepoint.co.uk

About

EON SMARTester

Features
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Mobile application allowing you to connect to your Steve Vick SMARTester. View live pressure and temperature readings wirelessly. Perform specific tests on gas installations on or off line. View all of your previous test results against a meter point reference number.

Screenshots

Checarda4 screens
EON SMARTester1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checarda at every 3 months against EON SMARTester's every 10 months. Checarda also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checarda ships an update every 3 months, EON SMARTester every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Checarda versus EON SMARTester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecardaEON SMARTester
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCauseway Technologies LimitedSteve Vick International Limited

In-app purchases

None

Checarda

No in-app purchases

None

EON SMARTester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checarda free?
Checarda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EON SMARTester free?
EON SMARTester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checarda or EON SMARTester have ads?
Neither Checarda nor EON SMARTester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checarda or EON SMARTester?
Checarda ships an update every 3 months, and EON SMARTester every 10 months. Most recently, Checarda was updated on May 16, 2026 and EON SMARTester on September 9, 2026.

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