# CALL Publications vs Smart Card Utility

The clearest difference is rating: CALL Publications at 4.0 against Smart Card Utility's 2.9. CALL Publications also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.0). Smart Card Utility's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Card Utility sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CALL Publications asks for nothing beyond the download.

CALL Publications holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Card Utility has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CALL Publications | Smart Card Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-publications/id1239515840/reviews)** | [2.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRADOC Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/960437358) | [Twocanoes Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521862499) |

## What reviewers say

### CALL Publications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-publications/id1239515840)

This app provides easy access to Army publications, including those approved for public release and restricted content for authorized users. It serves as a knowledge and information resource for Army members.

**Highlights:** Access to public publications, Access to restricted publications, Knowledge and information resource, Best practices repository

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Card Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3rd Party Readers Support | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Card Utility | $49.99 | one-time |
| Smart Card Utility Mobile | $49.99 | one-time |
| Third Party Readers | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with DoD CAC
- 🚀 Access OWA and MyPay
- 👍 Works with Safari
- 🚀 Great for mobile iOS users
- 👍 Easy certificate download

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with newer iPhones
- 🐛 Overly expensive
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Subscription required
- 🐛 Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Device will not connect to newer iPhones
- PIN suddenly won't work
- Does not see SCR 3310 card reader
- Bluetooth reader bug on macOS
- New update broke BT read on iOS

**Requested features**

- Support for more CAC enabled sites
- Show cert chain graphically
- Support alphanumeric+symbols PINs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CALL Publications free?

CALL Publications is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Card Utility free?

Smart Card Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CALL Publications or Smart Card Utility?

CALL Publications is rated higher. CALL Publications averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Card Utility averages 2.9 from 63 ratings.

### Do CALL Publications or Smart Card Utility have ads?

Neither CALL Publications nor Smart Card Utility shows ads.

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