Comparison

Smartcard Reader vs MobileConnect AF

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

MobileConnect AF

This app enables passwordless login to supported websites using your personal phone as a primary authentication factor. Register your device once to scan QR codes and enter a passcode for secure access, eliminating the need for a physical CAC card.

Highlights
  • Passwordless login
  • Primary Factor Authentication
  • Phone registration
  • QR code scanning
  • Passcode entry
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Enhance your login experience with MobileConnect's Primary Factor Authentication. In addition to your regular CAC access, you can now register your phone to allow you to login to your account using your personal device.Using MobileConnect is a simple 2 step process that allows you to access websites that support Primary Factor Authentication without the need of a CAC (supported websites only): - Scan the QR code when prompted to login - Enter the passcode you created during registration

Screenshots

Smartcard Reader4 screens
MobileConnect AF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartcard Reader at every 2 months against MobileConnect AF's every 5 months. Smartcard Reader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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, MobileConnect AF every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smartcard Reader versus MobileConnect AF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartcard ReaderMobileConnect AF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFEITIAN Technologies Co.,Ltd.USAF-BESPIN

In-app purchases

None

Smartcard Reader

No in-app purchases

None

MobileConnect AF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartcard Reader free?
Smartcard Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobileConnect AF free?
MobileConnect AF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smartcard Reader or MobileConnect AF have ads?
Neither Smartcard Reader nor MobileConnect AF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartcard Reader or MobileConnect AF?
Smartcard Reader ships an update every 2 months, and MobileConnect AF every 5 months. Most recently, Smartcard Reader was updated on September 22, 2026 and MobileConnect AF on July 8, 2026.

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