Credit Scanner vs MSR Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
MSR Control
This utility app allows users to manage magnetic cards using a Bluetooth-enabled MSR device. It provides functionality to read, write, and duplicate various types of magnetic stripe cards with a focus on ease of use and secure operations.
- Bluetooth connectivity for MSR devices
- Read, write, and copy magnetic cards
- User-friendly interface
- Wide magnetic card compatibility
- Secure transaction operations
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Experience the next level of magnetic card management with Easy MSR X, specifically designed to harness the power of your MSR device via Bluetooth. Whether you're in business or managing personal data, Easy MSR X offers a seamless interface to read, write, and duplicate magnetic cards with utmost ease and security. Key Features: Bluetooth Connectivity: Pair easily with your MSR device. Multi-Function: Read, write, and copy magnetic stripe cards. User-Friendly: Simplistic design for easy operation. High Compatibility: Works with a wide range of magnetic cards. Secure Transactions: Ensures safety with encrypted operations. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Credit Scanner at 5.0 against MSR Control's 4.2. Credit Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). MSR Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. MSR Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Credit Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Credit Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 70 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 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Credit Scanner | MSR Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linus Karlsson | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
Credit Scanner
MSR Control
In-app purchases
Credit Scanner
No in-app purchases
MSR Control
- Unlimited access$1.997 Days
- Unlimited access$4.991 Month
- Unlimited access$9.991 Year
- Unlimited access$14.99
