BIN Checker vs Credit Card Reader & Wallet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIN Checker
Instantly identify credit and debit card details, including issuing bank, card type, and country, using just the first six digits. Detect prepaid cards and validate card numbers offline. Offers fraud risk indicators and supports all major card networks.
- BIN/IIN Lookup
- Prepaid Card Detection
- Card Number Validator (Luhn Algorithm)
- Fraud Risk Indicators
- Offline Operation
- Supports Major Networks
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HOOK (visible before 'more' — most important) Instantly identify any credit or debit card's issuing bank, card type, country, and fraud risk — just from the first 6 digits. Trusted by fraud analysts, e-commerce merchants, and payment professionals worldwide. WHAT YOU CAN DO BIN / IIN Lookup — Enter any Bank Identification Number and instantly see the issuing bank name, card brand, card type, and country of origin. Prepaid Card Detection — Instantly flag prepaid cards before processing a transaction. Essential for merchants reducing chargebacks and fraud losses. Card Number Validator — Verify any card number passes the Luhn algorithm check. Works fully offline. Nothing leaves your device. Fraud Risk Indicators — See at a glance whether a card is prepaid, commercial, virtual, or issued from a mismatched country. Full Lookup History — Premium users get a complete searchable history of every BIN checked. Supports all major networks — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, Maestro, RuPay, Mir, Elo, Hypercard, Diners Club. WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE THIS APP No data stored or transmitted — card validation runs 100% locally on your device Works offline — no internet connection needed for card validation Fast — BIN lookup results in under one second Accurate — powered by a real-time global BIN database No login required — open the app and start looking up immediately WHAT IS A BIN NUMBER? A Bank Identification Number (BIN) — also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN) — is the first 6 to 8 digits of any payment card. It uniquely identifies the institution that issued the card and is used worldwide for fraud prevention, payment routing, chargeback management, and transaction verification. FREE VS PREMIUM Free plan: 5 BIN lookups included. Card validation free forever. Premium: Unlimited BIN lookups + full history + early access to new features Monthly plan: $1.99/month Annual plan: $24.99/year — save over 79% vs monthly. 7-day free trial included. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings Any unused free trial is forfeited upon purchase of a subscription DISCLAIMER Results are provided for informational purposes only and may not be 100% accurate in all cases. Only your bank can confirm definitive card account information. For time-critical payments, contact your bank directly. Privacy Policy: https://iamhsg.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://iamhsg.wordpress.com/terms-conditions/ Support: gosalapps@gmail.com
Credit Card Reader & Wallet
Securely store and manage your credit and debit cards. This app offers features like card scanning, expiration alerts, and emergency contact information for each card. All your financial data is encrypted and stored locally for your privacy.
- Read, store, and manage multiple cards
- Scan cards with camera
- Card expiration alerts
- Biometric login
- Emergency contacts for each card
- PIN protection for data
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Scan your cards, keep their details organized and save time filling payment forms. Use AutoFill and the Safari extension to fill saved card details in compatible fields without retyping them. Add credit and debit cards with your iPhone camera, enter details manually or scan supported contactless cards with NFC in supported regions. One purchase. No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. LESS TYPING WITH AUTOFILL & SAFARI Put your saved cards to use when shopping online. • Use the AutoFill extension to fill saved card details in compatible fields. • Use the Safari extension to fill supported payment forms while browsing. • Keep quick copy available whenever you need to enter a detail manually. Enable the extensions in your device settings before using them. Supported fields and filling behavior depend on the app or website. SCAN CARDS WITH YOUR CAMERA Use your iPhone camera and text recognition (OCR) to capture card details. Review and edit the information before saving, or add a card manually. NFC CARD SCANNING - EU ONLY Hold a supported contactless payment card near your iPhone to read the card information it makes available. NFC card scanning requires a compatible iPhone and iOS version, an Apple Account registered in the European Union and a device physically located within the EU. Supported cards and readable information vary by card and issuer. Some cards may also provide recent transaction information through NFC. This is not a live bank statement or a complete transaction history. Reading a card does not enable contactless payments with your iPhone. YOUR CARDS, ORGANIZED Keep credit and debit card details together in one convenient wallet. Customize cards with colors and notes, and quickly access or copy the information you need. FACE ID & PIN PROTECTION Protect access to your wallet with Face ID or PIN. Saved card information is stored on your device. No account is required. When you use AutoFill or the Safari extension, the card details you choose to fill are provided to the selected app or website. EXPIRATION REMINDERS Get notified before a saved card expires so you can keep its information up to date. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Save contact details for your card issuers and quickly find the right number if a card is lost or stolen. OPTIONAL CARD SHARING Share supported card information between your devices and platforms using a QR code or link. MORE CONVENIENCE • Manual card entry and editing • Quick copy of saved card details • Optional automatic clipboard copy after scanning • Card colors and notes • QR code and link sharing ONE PURCHASE. NO RECURRING FEES. Camera scanning, card organization, AutoFill and the Safari extension are included in one purchase. NFC scanning is included where supported. NFC card scanning is restricted to eligible users and devices within the European Union. AutoFill and Safari filling require the relevant extensions to be enabled and compatible forms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BIN Checker at Free against Credit Card Reader & Wallet's $4.99. BIN Checker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.2). Credit Card Reader & Wallet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, monetization model and device support 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
BIN Checker is free to download; Credit Card Reader & Wallet costs $4.99 up front. BIN Checker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Credit Card Reader & Wallet asks for nothing beyond the download.
BIN Checker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIN Checker has 206 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BIN Checker's written reviews are positive against 56% of Credit Card Reader & Wallet's.
BIN Checker ships an update monthly, Credit Card Reader & Wallet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIN Checker | Credit Card Reader & Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (206 ratings) — better | 4.2 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harjot Singh | MaxSoft |
Customer experience
BIN Checker
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BIN Checker
- Go Premium$1.991 Month
- Go Premium$15.991 Year
Credit Card Reader & Wallet
No in-app purchases
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