Smartcard Reader vs GlowRite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartcard Reader
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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.
GlowRite
This app promotes muscle relaxation and pain reduction through guided meditation. It utilizes a calming blue circle and a personalized mantra to help users achieve a state of deep relaxation in 20-30 minutes.
- Muscle relaxation techniques
- Guided meditation with mantra
- Calming blue circle visualizer
- Pain reduction focus
- Club member exclusive access
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The App aims to promote relaxation of tensed muscles. It has been observed in experiments that when tensed muscles are loosened many pains diminished specially in the lower limbs. The App is for use by club members only who will be given individual mantra in confidence. Two months after launch in the App Store new members will be invited via YouTube. The blue circle has calming effect while the mantra is for concentration so the mind does not wander to other thoughts. The state of relaxation is achieved by 20 to 30 minutes meditation. In a quiet dimly lit space the member who is seated will stare at the blue circle for two minutes. Then he will close his eyes and start chanting the mantra. Slowly the muscles will slacken. Results will vary. There is no political, religious or medical agenda involved. Disclaimer : This app is not intended for any kind of Medical treatment and is only for helping in better meditation. Please always take Doctor's advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartcard Reader at every 2 months against GlowRite's every 10 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smartcard Reader ships an update every 2 months, GlowRite every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartcard Reader | GlowRite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FEITIAN Technologies Co.,Ltd. | Virgilio Yujuico |
In-app purchases
Smartcard Reader
No in-app purchases
GlowRite
No in-app purchases
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