Comparison

Chip Reader vs EIDgo

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

Head to head

About

Chip Reader

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Die Chip Reader App kommt während der Identifikation zum Einsatz. Die App dient zur Prüfung Ihres biometrisches Ausweisdokuments. Nachdem sie die App aufgerufen haben, werden sie aufgefordert, Ihr Ausweisdokument ans Telefon zu halten. So können wir die Echtheit des Dokuments überprüfen. Nach Abschluss der Prüfung leitet Sie die App direkt an die richtige Stelle weiter.

About

EIDgo

Features

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EIDgo – Simple. Secure. Identify. EIDgo connects your Caisley EIDgo reader to your smartphone or tablet via USB-C and makes reading LF-RFID ear tags (ISO 11784/11785) on livestock in the field easier than ever. Features: • Fast scanning of transponder ear tags right on the spot • Clear list of all recorded animals with a detail view • Record medication – with free text, active ingredient and route of administration • Link tissue samples to the animal – by camera (DataMatrix), keyboard or voice input • Export recorded data (Excel, CSV, HTML report) for further processing • Large controls for use with gloves outdoors • Available in English, German and Russian • Demo mode to try it out without any hardware Built for the tough day-to-day of farming: clear, no-nonsense operation, a reliable USB connection and a workflow that works in the field – not just in the lab. EIDgo is the companion app for the Caisley EIDgo USB-C reader and requires it (or the built-in demo mode) for full functionality.

Screenshots

Chip Reader4 screens

EIDgo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EIDgo at every 3 weeks against Chip Reader's every 2 months. EIDgo also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Chip Reader ships an update every 2 months, EIDgo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Chip Reader versus EIDgo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Chip Reader	EIDgo
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.4	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	8 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	fidentity AG	Caisley International GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Chip Reader

No in-app purchases

None

EIDgo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chip Reader free?

Chip Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is EIDgo free?

EIDgo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Chip Reader or EIDgo have ads?

Neither Chip Reader nor EIDgo shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Chip Reader or EIDgo?

Chip Reader ships an update every 2 months, and EIDgo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chip Reader was updated on October 27, 2026 and EIDgo on October 31, 2026.