ID TECH uniMag Reader vs MagTek Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ID TECH uniMag Reader
This application demonstrates the capabilities of ID TECH's uniMag family of mobile card readers. It allows smartphones and tablets to read various cards, including credit cards and IDs, without processing payments or sending data online. The readers offer secure encryption and reliable performance for diverse card reading needs.
- Demonstrates uniMag card reader functionality
- Reads credit cards, gift cards, IDs, and more
- DUKPT encryption scheme
- Bi-directional, 2 to 3 tracks reading
- Superior reading performance
- No payment processing or internet transmission
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This app is provided by ID TECH for demonstrating functionality of the ID TECH uniMag family of mobile mag stripe card readers, whose members include uniMag (original), uniMag Pro, uniMag II, and Shuttle. This app does not process payment or send any information over the internet. ID TECH uniMag family of readers allow smartphones or tablets to read credit cards, signature debit cards, gift cards, loyalty cards, driver's licenses, ID badges and more. uniMag readers provide DUKPT encryption scheme, bi-directional, 2 to 3 tracks reading capability, and superior reading performance. For more information, please visit www.idtechproducts.com
MagTek Test
This application helps users confirm that their MagTek card reader is functioning correctly. It provides a straightforward way to test the device's operational status.
- Card reader verification
- Operational status check
- Device testing
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MagTek Test is an app that will allow a user to verify a MagTek card reader as working and operational.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: MagTek Test at 4 against ID TECH uniMag Reader's 1. ID TECH uniMag Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ID TECH uniMag Reader against 5.0 for MagTek Test. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
ID TECH uniMag Reader ships an update every 8 months, MagTek Test every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ID TECH uniMag Reader | MagTek Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ID TECH | MagTek, Inc. |
Customer experience
ID TECH uniMag Reader
MagTek Test
In-app purchases
ID TECH uniMag Reader
No in-app purchases
MagTek Test
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ID TECH uniMag Reader free?
Is MagTek Test free?
Which has better reviews, ID TECH uniMag Reader or MagTek Test?
Do ID TECH uniMag Reader or MagTek Test have ads?
Which is updated more often, ID TECH uniMag Reader or MagTek Test?
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