# Smart Card Utility vs fivelevel

The clearest difference is rating: fivelevel at 5.0 against Smart Card Utility's 3.0. fivelevel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Smart Card Utility's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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. fivelevel asks for nothing beyond the download.

fivelevel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Card Utility has 60 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Card Utility ships an update every 2 months, fivelevel every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Card Utility | fivelevel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivelevel/id6758299144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twocanoes Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521862499) | [Adam Moody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815120551) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### fivelevel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivelevel/id6758299144)

This app provides essential tools for aircraft maintainers, including time conversions, date calculations, and reference data. It offers a streamlined experience with no subscriptions or unnecessary features, designed for efficiency on the flightline.

**Highlights:** Zulu & local time display, Julian date calendar, Preflight due calculator, Conversion tools, Searchable ICAO codes, Apple Watch app, Home screen widget

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Card Utility free?

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

### Is fivelevel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Card Utility or fivelevel?

fivelevel is rated higher. Smart Card Utility averages 3.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while fivelevel averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Smart Card Utility or fivelevel have ads?

Neither Smart Card Utility nor fivelevel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Card Utility or fivelevel?

Smart Card Utility ships an update every 2 months, and fivelevel every 4 weeks. Most recently, Smart Card Utility was updated on October 8, 2026 and fivelevel on October 3, 2026.

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