Smartcard Reader vs Card Wallet
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.
Card Wallet
Organize and validate your credit, debit, and virtual cards with this NFC-enabled tool. Scan and identify card details instantly without storing sensitive information, ensuring your financial data remains secure for personal use.
- Comprehensive card wallet
- Tap to scan NFC cards
- Credit card checker tool
- Credit card identifier tool
- Secure data handling
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Organize your NFC card and credit cards Validate card information Utilize the latest NFC technology Key Features: --> Comprehensive Wallet for Cards Manage all your credit, debit, and virtual cards in one secure location with our Wallet for Cards feature. Access your details anytime, anywhere, and keep your financial data safe with the card wallet functionality. --> Tap to Scan Any Card with NFC Instantly scan your NFC-compliant EMV cards using your smartphone. Our advanced NFC reader capabilities allow you to quickly gather essential information. --> Credit Card Checker Tool Validate your cards in seconds with our Credit Card Checker Tool. --> Credit Card Identifier Tool -Been Checker Effortlessly identify and read the details of your credit cards with our intuitive Credit Card Identifier Tool. Simply add your card number in your device to instantly access vital information without storing or transmitting your card numbers, keeping your data safe. # Permission required No Special Permission Required #Disclaimer The features provided by this app, including card management and NFC scanning, are intended for personal use only. We do not store or transmit your card numbers, ensuring your financial data remains secure. Users are responsible for the safe and lawful use of this application. Thank you for choosing our app! Thank You.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartcard Reader at none against Card Wallet's 1. Smartcard Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Card Wallet's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Card Wallet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smartcard Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smartcard Reader ships an update every 2 months, Card Wallet every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Smartcard Reader | Card Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FEITIAN Technologies Co.,Ltd. | Sunil Sakhiya |
In-app purchases
Smartcard Reader
No in-app purchases
Card Wallet
- NFC Tools Premium$3.99
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