Comparison

Smartcard Reader vs MDDM Smartcard

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

MDDM Smartcard

Features
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MDDM smartcard is solution to verify & identify the validity of MDDM’s members by utilizing the MyORI SmartSecure Platform. MyOri platform offer an easier & secure verification method that is accessible for the public. Each MDDM member will receive a MDDM Membership Card. This card can be verified with a simple tap of a smartphone. Public user can also check the MDDM member list. Note: An NFC-equipped device is required.

Screenshots

Smartcard Reader4 screens
MDDM Smartcard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MDDM Smartcard at every 4 weeks against Smartcard Reader's every 2 months. Smartcard Reader's advantage is 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, MDDM Smartcard every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Smartcard Reader versus MDDM Smartcard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartcard ReaderMDDM Smartcard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFEITIAN Technologies Co.,Ltd.MyOri Services Sdn Bhd

In-app purchases

None

Smartcard Reader

No in-app purchases

None

MDDM Smartcard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartcard Reader free?
Smartcard Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDDM Smartcard free?
MDDM Smartcard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smartcard Reader or MDDM Smartcard have ads?
Neither Smartcard Reader nor MDDM Smartcard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartcard Reader or MDDM Smartcard?
Smartcard Reader ships an update every 2 months, and MDDM Smartcard every 4 weeks. Most recently, Smartcard Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and MDDM Smartcard on October 8, 2026.

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