Mobile Card Reader Utility vs NiSample 16
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile Card Reader Utility
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The ACS Mobile Card Reader Utility is an application that demonstrates the usage of Access Control for ACS Secure Bluetooth® NFC Readers. To fully access the application's features, you need to connect an ACS Bluetooth® NFC Reader and use it with a smart card. The supported smart card reader is the ACR1555U-A1 Secure Bluetooth® NFC Reader, and the supported smart card for read and write operations are the ACOS3 and MIFARE 1K card. Features - Smart Card Reader / Writer (ACOS3 and MIFARE 1K) - location based attendance System demo - NFC emulation (NFC Type 2 Tage and FeliCa) - NDEF Write Data Tools (Text, URL, Map, SMS, Email and Phone) - Support APDU tools - Device Information
NiSample 16
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Thai ID Card Development Kit for iOS/iPadOS (NiLib SDK) is an application software development kit for Thai ID card reading on iOS and iPadOS systems. You can download the demo and reference manuals for free from www.rd-comp.com. This app is available for downloading, including NiLib SDK and source code. You need a TDAi/TDC card reader for trying real card reading. Features: • Read data from all versions of Thai ID cards up to the current version. • Read the full text and a portrait photo from Thai ID card total 29 items. • Supports reading card information from bank cards such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, and chip ATM cards according to the EMV standard (TDC readers only). • Use with all NiLib compatible smart card readers (TDC and TDAi), such as TDAi301VC, TDC39VC. • Develop applications with Swift. • Supports iOS/iPadOS 17 or later. The components of TDAi/TDC products: • Licensed smart card reader. • NiLib SDK for iOS system >>> Library for Thai ID card and bank card reading. >>> Swift example source code. >>> Application example , NiSample, in the Apple App Store. >>> Reference manual for application development. Suitable for: • Developers and programmers who want to develop an application that can read Thai ID cards and bank cards. Best for government, banks, enterprises, hospitals, agencies, service business, entertainment, outdoor activities, insurance, leasing and direct sales business. Products nodels available: • TDC301VC (USB Type-C reader) *Thai ID and bank cards supports • TDC39VC (USB Type-C reader) *Thai ID and bank cards supports • TDAi301VC (USB Type-C reader) *Thai ID cards supports • TDAi301BT (Bluetooth reader) *Thai ID cards supports • TDAi301U8A (Lightning reader) *Thai ID cards supports • Please buy the reader from https://www.rd-comp.com > Products > Thai ID card SDK> iOS > TDAi or TDC producs. Using NiSample: • Installed NiSample from Apple App Store. • For Bluetooth reader, press the power button to activate the reader. At iOS device, tab Settings> Bluetooth> Enable Bluetooth> Connect with a Bluetooth device name beginning with "FT_". • For Lightning or USB-C reader, plug the reader with your iOS device. • Tap on the "Connect Reader". • Insert Thai ID or bank card into the reader. • Tap the "Read Card", card data will be displayed on the screen. • Tap the "Disconnect" and "Exit" to stop application. Specification of SDK development kit: • Thai ID card version supported: All versions, up to current version. • Thai ID card reading: 29 items, including ID number, Thai title, Thai name, Thai middle name, Thai surname, English title, English name, English middle name, English last name, Home number, Moo, Trok, Soi, Thanon, Tambon, Amphoe, Changwat, gender, date of birth, issued place, date of issue, expiration date, issue number, BP1/Request Number, Issuer Code, Structure Version, Card Type, Title Flag and photo. • Bank card reading: 5 items, including Card Number (PAN), Holder Name, Expiry Date and Network Name. (R260616)
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The clearest difference is update cadence: NiSample 16 at every 2 weeks against Mobile Card Reader Utility's every 2 months. NiSample 16 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mobile Card Reader Utility ships an update every 2 months, NiSample 16 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile Card Reader Utility | NiSample 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advanced Card Systems Ltd. | R&D Computer System |
In-app purchases
Mobile Card Reader Utility
No in-app purchases
NiSample 16
No in-app purchases
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