# Microchip SmartConnect vs Biometric Passport Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Biometric Passport Reader at 4.6 against Microchip SmartConnect's 1.0. Biometric Passport Reader also leads on ratings volume (228 vs 3). Microchip SmartConnect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Biometric Passport Reader has 228 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microchip SmartConnect | Biometric Passport Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044/reviews) | **[4.6 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biometric-passport-reader/id1510585886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **228** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microchip Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368610396) | [Iris Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510585885) |

## What reviewers say

### Microchip SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044)

This application serves as a container for various Bluetooth Low Energy profile applications. It is designed for demonstrating functionalities with specific development kits and software. It supports a range of health and device information profiles.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy profiles, Alert Notification, Heart Rate monitoring, Health Thermometer, Custom Serial Chat, Device Information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Biometric Passport Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biometric-passport-reader/id1510585886)

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.

**Highlights:** Reads biometric chips, Scans machine-readable zone, Offline functionality, Identity verification, Remote onboarding, KYC/AML compliance

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microchip SmartConnect free?

Microchip SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Biometric Passport Reader free?

Biometric Passport Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microchip SmartConnect or Biometric Passport Reader?

Biometric Passport Reader is rated higher. Microchip SmartConnect averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Biometric Passport Reader averages 4.6 from 228 ratings.

### Do Microchip SmartConnect or Biometric Passport Reader have ads?

Neither Microchip SmartConnect nor Biometric Passport Reader shows ads.

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