# CADIO vs CardsFolio

The clearest difference is rating: CADIO at 5.0 against CardsFolio's 1.0. CADIO also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). CardsFolio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CADIO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CardsFolio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CADIO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

CADIO ships an update every 4 weeks, CardsFolio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CADIO | CardsFolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadio/id1566868575/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardsfolio/id1620822938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Rashad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498581848) | [DOTTEDCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575314269) |

## What reviewers say

### CADIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadio/id1566868575)

This platform offers comprehensive control over a wide range of smart home devices. Manage devices locally or via the cloud, set schedules, and receive notifications. Supports voice control and integration with popular smart home ecosystems.

**Highlights:** Easy device configuration, Local and cloud control, Unlimited device support, Device linking with sensors, Timers and schedules, Voice control, Google Home & Alexa integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent License | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent License | $7.99 | one-time |


### CardsFolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardsfolio/id1620822938)

Scan and store business cards with this app. It recognizes and extracts contact information, allowing you to search, call, or message contacts directly. Your data can be synced across devices via iCloud and addresses can be navigated in Maps.

**Highlights:** Scan and store business cards, Recognize and extract contact information, Search contacts by name or company, Call or message contacts directly, iCloud synchronization, Navigate contact addresses in Maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Plan | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Half Yearly Plan | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 business cards scans | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 business cards scan | $11.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 business cards scan | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CADIO free?

CADIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CardsFolio free?

CardsFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CADIO or CardsFolio?

CADIO is rated higher. CADIO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CardsFolio averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CADIO or CardsFolio have ads?

CADIO shows ads; CardsFolio does not.

### Which is updated more often, CADIO or CardsFolio?

CADIO ships an update every 4 weeks, and CardsFolio fortnightly. Most recently, CADIO was updated on October 9, 2026 and CardsFolio on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*