Comparison

Smart Card Utility vs TRO ChargeTime

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

TRO ChargeTime

Monitor and analyze your electric vehicle's energy usage with this app. It allows remote control of your EV charger and provides insights into charging patterns through graphical statistics. Create a profile to easily find and install chargers.

Highlights
  • EV Charging Profile Creation
  • Energy Usage Analysis
  • Graphical Energy Statistics
  • Remote EV Charger Control
  • Installation Base Information
Features
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Charge Time is an easy-to-use and fast EV charging and energy monitoring app designed to enhance your electric vehicle(EV) charging experience. With its comprehensive set of features, Charge Time allows you to monitor and analyze your energy usage, track energy usage, and control your EV charger remotely. Discover a smarter way to charge with Charge Time! Key Features of Charge Time Profile Creation and Installation Base Create your EV Charging Profile as per the closest installation base near you and get your EV Chargers installed with ease. Energy Usage Analysis Keep track of your energy usage for your EV charging sessions. Gain valuable insights into your usage patterns on a weekly, daily, and hourly basis with our smart EV Charging app. Graphical Stats Visualize your energy usage data through interactive and easy-to-understand graphs with Charge Time. Gain a clear overview of your energy consumption trends and usage patterns and make valuable decisions about your EV charging sessions. Remote EV Charger Control Take control of your EV charging even when you're away from home. Conveniently turn your EV charger on or off with just a few taps. No more worrying about leaving your Ev charger active or forgetting to plug in when you're on the go. Manage your EV charger from anywhere, ensuring a hassle-free EV charging experience. With Charge Time, manage your EV charging sessions and energy usage with ease. Take advantage of our advanced analytics, remote EV Charger control capabilities, and personalized profile settings to enhance your EV charging experience. Download Charge Time now and embark on a greener and more efficient electric vehicle charging journey!

Screenshots

Smart Card Utility4 screens
TRO ChargeTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Card Utility at 2.9 against TRO ChargeTime's 1.2. Smart Card Utility also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (63 vs 13). TRO ChargeTime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. TRO ChargeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Card Utility holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Smart Card Utility's written reviews are positive against 0% of TRO ChargeTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart Card Utility versus TRO ChargeTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Card UtilityTRO ChargeTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (63 ratings) — better1.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTwocanoes Software, Inc.TRO Energy Solutions

Customer experience

Smart Card Utility

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

TRO ChargeTime

All ratings10 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

TRO ChargeTime

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
None

TRO ChargeTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Card Utility free?
Smart Card Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TRO ChargeTime free?
TRO ChargeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Card Utility or TRO ChargeTime?
Smart Card Utility is rated higher. Smart Card Utility averages 2.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while TRO ChargeTime averages 1.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Smart Card Utility or TRO ChargeTime have ads?
Neither Smart Card Utility nor TRO ChargeTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Card Utility or TRO ChargeTime?
Smart Card Utility ships an update every 2 months, and TRO ChargeTime every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Card Utility was updated on October 23, 2026 and TRO ChargeTime on October 24, 2026.

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