# Credit Scanner vs MSR Control

The clearest difference is rating: Credit Scanner at 5.0 against MSR Control's 3.5. Credit Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). MSR Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (53 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MSR Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Credit Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Credit Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, MSR Control every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Credit Scanner | MSR Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/credit-scanner/id1477487573/reviews)** | [3.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-control-x6-bluetooth/id6483249260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linus Karlsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476819755) | [TCool LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711330864) |

## What reviewers say

### Credit Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/credit-scanner/id1477487573)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MSR Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-control-x6-bluetooth/id6483249260)

Easily control magnetic stripe card reader/writers with your device. Read, write, erase, and copy data from magnetic stripe cards. Supports various models and brands, with data import/export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Read magnetic stripe card data, Write data to magnetic stripe cards, Copy card data, Erase tracks on cards, Import/export data files, Support for various card reader models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly EasyMSR Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| EasyMSR - 1-year Membership | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Credit Scanner free?

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

### Is MSR Control free?

MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Credit Scanner or MSR Control?

Credit Scanner is rated higher. Credit Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MSR Control averages 3.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Credit Scanner or MSR Control have ads?

Credit Scanner shows ads; MSR Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Credit Scanner or MSR Control?

Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and MSR Control every 6 days. Most recently, Credit Scanner was updated on October 20, 2026 and MSR Control on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*