Comparison

MaxReader BLE ID vs Virtual Card App

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

Head to head

About

MaxReader BLE ID

Features

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Anteus MaxReader BLE ID is the user application of Anteus' MaxReader proximity readers, which can utilize mobile phones as proximity credentials in electronic access control systems. This application use Bluetooth® Smart technology as an alternative to RFID credentials. The application is compatible with Anteus MaxReader RFID readers only. These readers - depending on their options - are capable to read numerous RFID technologies beside BLE mobile identification and work with any electronic access control systems. For purchasing MaxReader products or access control / T&A systems, please contact us: www.anteus.eu

About

Virtual Card App

Features

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Virtual Card App is designed for identifying the user identity through mobile app with Bluetooth and QR code technology for AST readers.

Screenshots

MaxReader BLE ID4 screens

Virtual Card App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Virtual Card App at every 6 weeks against MaxReader BLE ID's every 34 months. MaxReader BLE ID's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaxReader BLE ID ships an update every 34 months, Virtual Card App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

MaxReader BLE ID versus Virtual Card App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MaxReader BLE ID	Virtual Card App
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 34 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	99 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Anteus Fejleszto, Kereskedelmi es Szolgaltato Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag	Advanced System Technology Limited

In-app purchases

None

MaxReader BLE ID

No in-app purchases

None

Virtual Card App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaxReader BLE ID free?

MaxReader BLE ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Virtual Card App free?

Virtual Card App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MaxReader BLE ID or Virtual Card App have ads?

Neither MaxReader BLE ID nor Virtual Card App shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MaxReader BLE ID or Virtual Card App?

MaxReader BLE ID ships an update every 34 months, and Virtual Card App every 6 weeks. Most recently, MaxReader BLE ID was updated on September 17, 2026 and Virtual Card App on September 23, 2026.