Comparison

MSR Control vs The Black Book

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

Head to head
About

MSR Control

This utility app allows users to manage magnetic cards using a Bluetooth-enabled MSR device. It provides functionality to read, write, and duplicate various types of magnetic stripe cards with a focus on ease of use and secure operations.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for MSR devices
  • Read, write, and copy magnetic cards
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wide magnetic card compatibility
  • Secure transaction operations
Features
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Experience the next level of magnetic card management with Easy MSR X, specifically designed to harness the power of your MSR device via Bluetooth. Whether you're in business or managing personal data, Easy MSR X offers a seamless interface to read, write, and duplicate magnetic cards with utmost ease and security. Key Features: Bluetooth Connectivity: Pair easily with your MSR device. Multi-Function: Read, write, and copy magnetic stripe cards. User-Friendly: Simplistic design for easy operation. High Compatibility: Works with a wide range of magnetic cards. Secure Transactions: Ensures safety with encrypted operations. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Black Book

Features
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The Black Book is a user-friendly app designed exclusively for creating professional invoices. It simplifies the process of generating invoices, making it quick and easy for businesses to produce accurate and professional billing documents.

Screenshots

MSR Control2 screens
The Black Book3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Black Book at none against MSR Control's 4. The Black Book also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. The Black Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSR Control ships an update fortnightly, The Black Book every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MSR Control versus The Black Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSR ControlThe Black Book
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer新雨 李SAFE DIGITAL WALLET LTD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MSR Control

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$14.99
None

The Black Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSR Control free?
MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Black Book free?
The Black Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSR Control or The Black Book have ads?
Neither MSR Control nor The Black Book shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSR Control or The Black Book?
MSR Control ships an update fortnightly, and The Black Book every 5 days. Most recently, MSR Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Black Book on October 25, 2026.

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