Comparison

Smartcard Reader vs THAI ID PASS

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

Head to head
About

Smartcard Reader

Features
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The new App named iReader App which supports all Feitian mobile readers on iOS, here is a list: iR301, bR301, bR301BLE, bR500 https://www.ftsafe.com/Products/reader iReader App support to communication with this reader with your card, contactless and contact card. also, it takes private functions for readers, like get the serial number, reader ID, Bluetooth ID, reader name, model name, manufacturer and so on. The iReader App is a reference App, which shows you how to use our API through reader do communication with your card and get your data from the card. based on this reference App, you can be based on our code to write your own App, for example, you can integrate card reader with your solution, to do payment, authentication, identification, and private network access. Technical reminder: iR301 and bR301 reader using the same SDK under iOS, since they are both accordances with iAP1 and iAP2 protocol which made by Apple, both using the External Accessory Framework. So you will need to add below protocol string into your App. External Accessory Protocol: - com.ftsafe.iR301 - com.ftsafe.bR301 bR301BLE and bR500 using Bluetooth Smart technology, apply Bluetooth 4.0 interface as a communication channel to connect with Phones. You can find the source code from Github, link below: https://github.com/FeitianSmartcardReader/FEITIAN_MOBILE_READERS Other comments: 1. The iReader App only support one reader 2. Auto Pair only work for bR301BLE and bR500, since these device using Bluetooth Smart technology 3. To export the App log, please using iTunes export the log, the log will help us to check your issues with your reader and cards.

About

THAI ID PASS

This application reads data from Thai ID cards, including personal details and up to 24 card fields. It verifies this information against the DOPA registry, making it suitable for businesses needing to integrate ID verification into their registration systems for account opening processes.

Highlights
  • Reads name, address, DOB from ID cards
  • Extracts up to 24 card details
  • Verifies data with DOPA registry
  • Supports account opening processes
  • Requires Bluetooth card reader (acr3901u)
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แอปพลิเคชั่น Thai ID Pass สามารถอ่านข้อมูลต่างๆ จากบัตรได้ เช่น ชื่อ, ที่อยู่เลขบัตรประชาชน, วันเกิด, วันออกบัตร และรายละเอียดหน้าบัตรถึง 24 รายการ พร้อมตรวจสอบข้อมูลกับทะเบียน DOPA - เหมาะสำหรับหน่วยงาน/บริษัท ที่ต้องการเชื่อมต่อโปรแกรมตรวจสอบข้อมูลบัตรประชาชนกับฐานข้อมูลกรมการปกครอง DOPA กับระบบลงทะเบียน เพื่อให้ลูกค้าสมัครเปิดบัญชีต่าง ๆ อุปกรณ์อ่านบัตรรุ่นที่รองรับ - Bluetooth card reader device model acr3901u. https://www.acs.com.hk/en/products/392/acr3901u-s1-acs-secure-bluetooth%C2%AE-contact-card-reader/ Required Bluetooth card reader device model acr3901u. https://www.acs.com.hk/en/products/392/acr3901u-s1-acs-secure-bluetooth%C2%AE-contact-card-reader/ - Please review Thaiidpass_ios_clip.mp4 for application usage 1. Who is the target audience? This application is used for mutual fund account opening. For account opening process, investors is required to verify their identity first. Therefore, they have to use their ID card to identify themselves by using ID card reader together with this application. 2. Where can users purchase the content, subscriptions, or features that can be accessed in the app? Username and password are given to each user. You can see the process in attached clip. 3. What specific types of previously purchased content or content subscriptions can a user access in the app? You can see the process in attached clip. 4. What paid features or functionality are unlocked within your app that do not use in-app purchase? No paid features in application. However, if users would to use our application, they have to directly contact us.

Screenshots

Smartcard Reader4 screens
THAI ID PASS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartcard Reader at every 2 months against THAI ID PASS's every 6 months. Smartcard Reader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Smartcard Reader ships an update every 2 months, THAI ID PASS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smartcard Reader versus THAI ID PASS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartcard ReaderTHAI ID PASS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFEITIAN Technologies Co.,Ltd.CODEDIVA COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Smartcard Reader

No in-app purchases

None

THAI ID PASS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartcard Reader free?
Smartcard Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is THAI ID PASS free?
THAI ID PASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smartcard Reader or THAI ID PASS have ads?
Neither Smartcard Reader nor THAI ID PASS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartcard Reader or THAI ID PASS?
Smartcard Reader ships an update every 2 months, and THAI ID PASS every 6 months. Most recently, Smartcard Reader was updated on October 27, 2026 and THAI ID PASS on November 3, 2026.

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