Card Lookup vs MSR Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Card Lookup
This utility app uses on-device AI and computer vision to extract credit or debit card details like card number, expiry date, and cardholder name from an image. It prioritizes data privacy and security by processing information locally on your device.
- On-device AI processing
- Extracts card number, expiry, and name
- Uses Apple's computer vision
- Prioritizes data privacy
- Simple camera scanning
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Card Lookup is a native iOS on-device AI based solution that extracts the 16 digit card number, card expiry and card holder's name from the given front side of a credit or debit card. The AI engine uses the cutting edge computer vision framework from Apple along with custom trained CoreML model for precise landmark detection. The system also makes use of the Natural Language framework from Apple for identifying person names . The on-device AI engine ensures data privacy and security. Simply place the camera on the card and tap scan.
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: Card Lookup at 5.0 against MSR Control's 4.3. Card Lookup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). MSR Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, 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. Card Lookup asks for nothing beyond the download.
Card Lookup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 74 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Card Lookup ships an update every 6 months, MSR Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Card Lookup | MSR Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (74 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| 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 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pratheesh Bennet | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
Card Lookup
MSR Control
In-app purchases
Card Lookup
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
