Comparison

MSR Control vs Skytelecom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MSR Control

Easily control magnetic stripe card reader/writers with your device. Read, write, erase, and copy data from magnetic stripe cards. Supports various models and brands, with data import/export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Read magnetic stripe card data
  • Write data to magnetic stripe cards
  • Copy card data
  • Erase tracks on cards
  • Import/export data files
  • Support for various card reader models
Features
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MSR Control: X6 Bluetooth is a companion app for compatible Bluetooth MSR card reader/writer and magnetic-stripe encoder hardware. Use your iPhone or iPad to read, write, encode, erase, copy, import, and export magnetic stripe card data with X6, MSRX6BT, BTMSR, and related devices. Compatible models include X6, MSR X6, MSRX6, MSRX6BT, and BTMSR. Compatible brands include Deftun, Misiri, Tnaive, PosTech, and PosUniTech. Key features: • Connect to compatible Bluetooth MSR hardware. • Read data from magnetic stripe cards. • Write and encode data to magnetic stripe cards. • Copy one card’s data to multiple cards. • Erase selected tracks on magnetic stripe cards. • Read multiple cards into a data file. • Write multiple cards from a data file. • Import and export data files through iCloud or local folders. • Support ISO data format, 210 BPI, 75 BPI, Hi-Co/Lo-Co workflows, and leading-zero settings. The app is designed for use with compatible external Bluetooth MSR hardware. Please use it only with cards and data you are authorized to manage. This app uses Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Skytelecom

This platform offers advanced calling tools for enhanced communication efficiency and control. It provides features for managing calls, identifying callers, and maintaining call history, suitable for both personal and business use.

Highlights
  • Advanced call management tools
  • Business communication support
  • Caller identification features
  • High-quality voice connectivity
  • Call history tracking
  • Simple user interface
Features
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A modern communication and calling platform designed for users and businesses who need better control, clarity, and flexibility in their phone communications. Our app provides advanced calling tools that help improve communication efficiency, manage outgoing and incoming calls, and enhance overall call experience. Key Features: • Advanced call management tools • Business communication support • Caller identification features (where available) • High-quality voice connectivity • Call history tracking and organization • Simple and clean user interface • Fast and reliable performance For Businesses & Individuals: Whether you are managing personal communication or business calls, this app is designed to give you better control and improved calling workflow. Privacy & Safety: We respect user privacy and follow strict data protection practices. No unnecessary data collection is performed beyond what is required for core functionality.

Screenshots

MSR Control4 screens
Skytelecom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MSR Control at 3.5 against Skytelecom's 2.9. MSR Control also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 7). Skytelecom's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MSR Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Skytelecom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MSR Control holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 54 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of MSR Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of Skytelecom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSR Control ships an update every 6 days, Skytelecom weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MSR Control versus Skytelecom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSR ControlSkytelecom
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (54 ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTCool LTD.Spoof Caller ID LLC

Customer experience

MSR Control

All ratings53 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative35.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

Skytelecom

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MSR Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly EasyMSR Membership3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • EasyMSR - 1-year Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Skytelecom

One-time3
  • €30 Wallet Credit$60.00
  • €50 Wallet Credit$100.00
  • €100 Wallet Credit$200.00

Questions

Is MSR Control free?
MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skytelecom free?
Skytelecom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MSR Control or Skytelecom?
MSR Control is rated higher. MSR Control averages 3.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Skytelecom averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do MSR Control or Skytelecom have ads?
Neither MSR Control nor Skytelecom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSR Control or Skytelecom?
MSR Control ships an update every 6 days, and Skytelecom weekly. Most recently, MSR Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Skytelecom on November 9, 2026.

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