Comparison

KXCardReader vs MSR Control

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

Head to head
About

KXCardReader

Features
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KXCardReader helps user to read the ISO7816 standard contact smart card information through KX906 Smart Token. With supported smart card inserted, more information will be read, such as card information, certificate information and others. KXCardReader automatically detects smart card slot status change and with corresponding operations triggered. User can test with IS7816 standard smart card, such as baking card, credit card or ID card with KXCardReader for basic information.

About

MSR Control

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
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MSR Control: X6 Bluetooth is a companion app for compatible Bluetooth MSR card reader/writer and magnetic-stripe encoder hardware. Use your iPhone or iPad to read, write, encode, erase, copy, import, and export magnetic stripe card data with X6, MSRX6BT, BTMSR, and related devices. Compatible models include X6, MSR X6, MSRX6, MSRX6BT, and BTMSR. Compatible brands include Deftun, Misiri, Tnaive, PosTech, and PosUniTech. Key features: • Connect to compatible Bluetooth MSR hardware. • Read data from magnetic stripe cards. • Write and encode data to magnetic stripe cards. • Copy one card’s data to multiple cards. • Erase selected tracks on magnetic stripe cards. • Read multiple cards into a data file. • Write multiple cards from a data file. • Import and export data files through iCloud or local folders. • Support ISO data format, 210 BPI, 75 BPI, Hi-Co/Lo-Co workflows, and leading-zero settings. The app is designed for use with compatible external Bluetooth MSR hardware. Please use it only with cards and data you are authorized to manage. This app uses Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KXCardReader2 screens
MSR Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KXCardReader at none against MSR Control's 2. KXCardReader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KXCardReader versus MSR Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKXCardReaderMSR Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—53 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEYXENTIC INC.TCool LTD.

In-app purchases

None

KXCardReader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MSR Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly EasyMSR Membership3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • EasyMSR - 1-year Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is KXCardReader free?
KXCardReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSR Control free?
MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KXCardReader or MSR Control have ads?
Neither KXCardReader nor MSR Control shows ads.

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