Comparison

Smart Card Utility vs Miltech

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

Head to head
About

Smart Card Utility

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
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CAC Smart Card Access to O365, Webmail, Teams, and Much More Smart Card Utility enables smart card authentication to Office 365, Webmail, Teams, and most other CAC protected websites via Safari. Just plug in your existing PIV-enabled smart card and log in. Smart Card Utility is used by members of Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army, Coast Guard, and other military/government employees to access CAC protected websites on their iPhone or iPad. Login and Get to Work Fast! Forget about waiting for 20 minute for your laptop to boot up, log in and launch apps. Using your iPhone and iPad and Smart Card Utility, it takes seconds to turn on and access websites, Teams, Office 365 and more using your CAC smart card. Login fast with your CAC card and Smart Card Utility Readers for iOS and iPhone. Smart Card Authentication Wherever You Are Forget about waiting to get back to your laptop to check your email, verify your paycheck, take a course, or respond to a message on Teams. Smart Card Utility makes it simple to use the device you have with you to keep you connected. Simply insert your CAC into the reader and you are ready to access the resources where ever you are. Check Your Email and So Much More Leave your laptop behind and stop waiting in line to check your email on a shared PC. Use your smart card right on your iPhone or iPad to access your web mail using your CAC or PIV card. Smart Card Utility has been tested and is compatible with the most common military and civilian web sites, including: mypay.dfas.mil (myPay) www.defensetravel.osd.mil (Defense Travel System/DTS) jkodirect.jten.mil (JKO Learning Management) Office 365 (o365) owa.us.af.mil (webmail) www.tricare.mil (Tricare Health Care) www.dau.edu (DAU Defense Acquisition University) owa.us.af.mil (webmail) Microsoft Teams (web) MAX.gov Okta PIV Microsoft Azure Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported Readers: All Smart Card readers from Twocanoes Software. Feitian br301 Bluetooth Reader Feitian iR301 Lightning Reader Feitian iR301 USB-C Reader Certgate AirID 2 Bluetooth Contact Smart Card Reader USB-C wired readers supported by iOS 16 or later. Supported Card: PIV CACv2/ECA (see https://public.cyber.mil/eca/ for more infomation) PKCS15 (Country-specific cards, healthcare cards and national ID cards) EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Miltech

This app provides essential tools and information for military and civilian maintainers working with NATO supply systems. It allows for quick lookups, saving of item details, and collaborative equipment management. Features include fault tracking, inventory attachment, and shared lists for efficient work completion.

Highlights
  • Supply system searching by NIIN/NSN or part number
  • Save item information locally and sync across devices
  • Create and track equipment faults with attached items
  • Collaborate with users on equipment management and sharing
  • Monthly item catalog updates for accuracy
  • Quick access to pre-saved lists
Features
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The original mobile companion for FedLog and i2Log is back and better than ever! Miltech has been redesigned from the ground up to provide the information and utilities that you as a military or civilian maintainer need in order to quickly and efficiently complete your work. Miltech allows you to look-up, share, and maintain all the information you need while working within the NATO supply system. Features Supply System Searching - Search item information by NIIN/NSN. - Search item information by manufacturer Part Number. - Saves search history for quick lookup at a later time. - Item catalog updated monthly to ensure all information is accurate. Tools Save information - Users can save all item information to their local device for later lookup. Data is now properly synced across all devices if logged in. - Allows savings items in quick lists, serialized, or categorized. - Quick access to pre-saved lists such as equipment LINs, UOCs, batteries, tires, and clothing. Motorpool Management - Equipment faults can be created and saved, making it easier to track work being done. - Attach items to faults in order to keep an inventory of everything you need to finish the job. Shop Management - Collaborate with other users for equipment management. - Share lists, equipment, notifications and messages. Please report all bugs and send suggestions for improvement to Dev.Fromage@gmail.com in order to help continually improve Miltech. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart Card Utility4 screens
Miltech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Miltech at 4.1 against Smart Card Utility's 3.0. Miltech also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Card Utility sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Miltech sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Miltech holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Smart Card Utility's written reviews are positive against 64% of Miltech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Card Utility ships an update every 2 months, Miltech every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Card Utility versus Miltech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Card UtilityMiltech
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (60 ratings)4.1 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwocanoes Software, Inc.Kyle Baker

Customer experience

Smart Card Utility

All ratings60 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative48.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative54.4%

Miltech

All ratings36 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Smart Card Utility

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • 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
Show 12 more
  • Reproducible bug with Bluetooth reader and macOS Sonoma
  • Reader not showing up in app
  • Limited trial is very limited
  • iOS 16 with SCR3310 Non-functional
  • App sees reader, but cannot detect smart card
  • Reader could not be verified
  • App detects reader, but reader does not detect card
  • Broken in Big Sur
  • App opens but closes or prompts for purchase on Big Sur
  • BigSur Doesnt Work
  • Big Sur Bricked it
  • Doesn't work in Big Sur

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more CAC enabled sites
  • Show cert chain graphically
  • Support alphanumeric+symbols PINs

Miltech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Card Utility

Subscriptions1
  • 3rd Party Readers Support$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • Smart Card Utility$49.99
  • Smart Card Utility Mobile$49.99
  • Third Party Readers$49.99
1 purchases

Miltech

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Ad Free$2.491 Month

Questions

Is Smart Card Utility free?
Smart Card Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miltech free?
Miltech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Card Utility or Miltech?
Miltech is rated higher. Smart Card Utility averages 3.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Miltech averages 4.1 from 36 ratings.
Do Smart Card Utility or Miltech have ads?
Neither Smart Card Utility nor Miltech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Card Utility or Miltech?
Smart Card Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Miltech every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Card Utility was updated on September 19, 2026 and Miltech on September 14, 2026.

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