Smartcard Reader vs GarageCam
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.
GarageCam
Control your garage door remotely with a compatible Axis camera and a simple DIY circuit. Open or close your garage with a single click or swipe, making access convenient.
- Remote garage door opening and closing
- Uses compatible Axis cameras
- Requires DIY relay circuit
- One-click and swipe operation
- Supports any garage door brand
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Stop struggling with your normal garage remote and with one click and a swipe, you'll be on your way to open or close your garage door. With an easy DIY project, you will be able to control your garage door opener (any brand) with a compatible Axis Camera with output terminals. Be sure to have everything you need: 1. A compatible Axis Camera (see below) 2. A garage door that can be opened with a simple switch 3. Buy or build the easy relay circuit 4. Have a public IP Address and port forwarding on your router. Check out the documentation for more information: http://cs.com.gt/garagedooraxis/ Supported Axis cameras: M1004-W, M1033-W, M1034-W, M1054, M1143-L, M1144-L, M2014-E, M3024-LVE, M3025-VE, M3026-VE, P1204, P1214, P1214-E, P1353, P1353-E, P1354, P1354-E, P1355, P1355-E, P1357, P1357E, P3346, P3346-V, P3346-VE, P3363-V, P3363-VE, P3364-LV, P3364-LVE, P3364-V, P3364-VE, P3367-V, P3367-VE, P3384V, P3384VE, P5414-E, P5512, P5522, P5532, P5534, P5544, P7210, P7214, P7216, P7224 Blade, Q1602, Q1602E, Q1604, Q1604E, Q1755, Q1755-E, Q1765-LE, Q1910, Q1910-E, Q1921, Q1921-E, Q1922, Q1922-E, Q6032, Q6032-C, Q6034, Q6034-C, Q6035, Q6035-C, Q7401, Q7404, Q7406 Blade, Q7411, Q7414 Blade, Q7424-R, 212PTZ, 212PTZ-V, 214PTZ, P3301, P3301-V, P3304, P3304-V, or any other Axis Camera with alarm output option.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Smartcard Reader at Free against GarageCam's $1.99. On update cadence, 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
Smartcard Reader is free to download; GarageCam costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smartcard Reader ships an update every 2 months, GarageCam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartcard Reader | GarageCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FEITIAN Technologies Co.,Ltd. | Softlogic, S.A. |
In-app purchases
Smartcard Reader
No in-app purchases
GarageCam
No in-app purchases
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