Comparison

Credit Scanner vs Sarotis

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

Head to head
About

Credit Scanner

Scan SIM card recharge vouchers using your device's camera. This utility app automatically reads the serial number, saving you manual entry time. It supports all mobile carriers and is compatible with iOS 12.1 and newer devices.

Highlights
  • Camera-based scanning
  • Automatic serial number reading
  • Supports all carriers
  • iOS 12.1+ compatibility
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This app helps you quickly recharge your SIM card. The app uses your camera to scan the serial number on your credit voucher. It works with all carriers, and is available for iOS 12.1 and above.

About

Sarotis

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags. Save tag data, import/export information, and clear or lock tags. Supports various data types like contacts, web links, and Wi-Fi configurations.

Highlights
  • Write/Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format)
  • Save and Import NFC Tag Data
  • Export Data to CSV
  • Clear and Lock NFC Tags
  • Text-to-Speech for Read Data
  • Create vCards, Web Links, Wi-Fi, and more
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With Sarotis - NFC Writer / Reader you are able to write / read your NFC Tags. Additional, you have the ability to save your NFC Tags and write that data to other NFC Tags. The records of scanned NFC Tags can be opened directly, e.g. read contact record can be imported to your contacts or you can execute Siri Shortcuts directly in the app. Features - Write / Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format) - Save NFC Tag data - Import NFC Tag data - Export NFC Tag data (CSV file) - Load saved NFC Tag data and write it to other NFC Tags - Open read data directly - View / Copy raw data - Clear NFC Tags - Lock NFC Tags - Read out scanned NFC Tags (Text to speech) - NFC Tag history (read / write) - Protect NFC Tag with password Section Read NFC - Scan vCards and import it to your contacts - Open locations in map - Open Weblinks - Start FaceTime calls - Start phone calls - Send text messages (SMS) - Read plain text - Read and open eMails - Read Bluetooth - Read Wifi and connect - Read hex data Section Write NFC - Create vCards and write them to NFC Tags - Create locations from a map - Create Siri Shortcuts - Create weblinks - Create FaceTime calls - Create text messages (SMS) - Create eMails - Create plain text - Create phone calls - Create Bluetooth - Create Wifi - Create hex data - Create social media quick links For feedback or feature requests please use the feedback section in the app or send an eMail to support@sarotis-nfc.de. If you like the app, please rate it in the App Store to support future development.

Screenshots

Credit Scanner3 screens
Sarotis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Credit Scanner at 5.0 against Sarotis's 3.9. Credit Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Sarotis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, device support 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. Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Credit Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Credit Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sarotis has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Sarotis every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Credit Scanner versus Sarotis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCredit ScannerSarotis
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinus KarlssonTobias Hauss

Customer experience

Credit Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sarotis

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

In-app purchases

None

Credit Scanner

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sarotis

Subscriptions2
  • Sarotis PRO – Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Sarotis Pro - yearly subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sarotis PRO (All Features)$7.99
  • Sarotis PRO Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Credit Scanner free?
Credit Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sarotis free?
Sarotis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Credit Scanner or Sarotis?
Credit Scanner is rated higher. Credit Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sarotis averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Credit Scanner or Sarotis have ads?
Credit Scanner shows ads; Sarotis does not.
Which is updated more often, Credit Scanner or Sarotis?
Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sarotis every 4 weeks. Most recently, Credit Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sarotis on October 12, 2026.

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