Comparison

ApduTool vs NiSample 16

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

Head to head
About

ApduTool

Features
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Test and optimize your smart card operations with APDU Tool, an app exclusively designed for ACS smart card readers. Send APDU commands easily, interpret responses, and ensure seamless performance. Ideal for sectors utilizing smart card technology. Note: For use with ACS smart card readers only. Basic knowledge of APDU commands recommended. Download now to enhance your smart card experience.

About

NiSample 16

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Thai ID Card Development Kit for iOS/iPadOS (NiLib SDK) is an application software development kit for Thai ID card reading on iOS and iPadOS systems. You can download the demo and reference manuals for free from www.rd-comp.com. This app is available for downloading, including NiLib SDK and source code. You need a TDAi/TDC card reader for trying real card reading. Features: • Read data from all versions of Thai ID cards up to the current version. • Read the full text and a portrait photo from Thai ID card total 29 items. • Supports reading card information from bank cards such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, and chip ATM cards according to the EMV standard (TDC readers only). • Use with all NiLib compatible smart card readers (TDC and TDAi), such as TDAi301VC, TDC39VC. • Develop applications with Swift. • Supports iOS/iPadOS 17 or later. The components of TDAi/TDC products: • Licensed smart card reader. • NiLib SDK for iOS system >>> Library for Thai ID card and bank card reading. >>> Swift example source code. >>> Application example , NiSample, in the Apple App Store. >>> Reference manual for application development. Suitable for: • Developers and programmers who want to develop an application that can read Thai ID cards and bank cards. Best for government, banks, enterprises, hospitals, agencies, service business, entertainment, outdoor activities, insurance, leasing and direct sales business. Products nodels available: • TDC301VC (USB Type-C reader) *Thai ID and bank cards supports • TDC39VC (USB Type-C reader) *Thai ID and bank cards supports • TDAi301VC (USB Type-C reader) *Thai ID cards supports • TDAi301BT (Bluetooth reader) *Thai ID cards supports • TDAi301U8A (Lightning reader) *Thai ID cards supports • Please buy the reader from https://www.rd-comp.com > Products > Thai ID card SDK> iOS > TDAi or TDC producs. Using NiSample: • Installed NiSample from Apple App Store. • For Bluetooth reader, press the power button to activate the reader. At iOS device, tab Settings> Bluetooth> Enable Bluetooth> Connect with a Bluetooth device name beginning with "FT_". • For Lightning or USB-C reader, plug the reader with your iOS device. • Tap on the "Connect Reader". • Insert Thai ID or bank card into the reader. • Tap the "Read Card", card data will be displayed on the screen. • Tap the "Disconnect" and "Exit" to stop application. Specification of SDK development kit: • Thai ID card version supported: All versions, up to current version. • Thai ID card reading: 29 items, including ID number, Thai title, Thai name, Thai middle name, Thai surname, English title, English name, English middle name, English last name, Home number, Moo, Trok, Soi, Thanon, Tambon, Amphoe, Changwat, gender, date of birth, issued place, date of issue, expiration date, issue number, BP1/Request Number, Issuer Code, Structure Version, Card Type, Title Flag and photo. • Bank card reading: 5 items, including Card Number (PAN), Holder Name, Expiry Date and Network Name. (R260616)

Screenshots

ApduTool1 screens
NiSample 161 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NiSample 16 at 13.0 against ApduTool's 16.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

ApduTool ships an update fortnightly, NiSample 16 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ApduTool versus NiSample 16: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApduToolNiSample 16
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Card Systems Ltd.R&D Computer System

In-app purchases

None

ApduTool

No in-app purchases

None

NiSample 16

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApduTool free?
ApduTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NiSample 16 free?
NiSample 16 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ApduTool or NiSample 16 have ads?
Neither ApduTool nor NiSample 16 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApduTool or NiSample 16?
ApduTool ships an update fortnightly, and NiSample 16 every 2 weeks. Most recently, ApduTool was updated on September 5, 2026 and NiSample 16 on September 22, 2026.

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