Passport Reader vs BVGT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Passport Reader
This utility app reads the NFC chip on your passport to display its contents. It requires manual input of passport details and offers authenticity verification. Use with caution, as the developer disclaims responsibility for damages.
- Reads NFC passport chips
- Displays passport contents
- Input data via OCR
- Authenticity verification
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'Passport Reader' is an app that reads the IC chip of an NFC passport and displays its contents. To read the IC chip, you need to enter the passport number, date of birth, and date of expiry displayed on the passport. [Main Features] - Reading input data through OCR - Authenticity verification [Disclaimer] The developer and development company are not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or other damages arising from the use of this app.
BVGT
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Stop guessing when your next U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, or bus is coming. BVGT brings live departure countdowns straight to your iPhone—so you always know exactly how long you have. Key Features - Real-Time Countdown See “2 min” or “5 min” until departure—updated every few seconds. - Personalized Stops Pin the stations you use most (home, gym, café, library) and access them instantly. - Clean, Intuitive Design A simple interface that lets you find departure times at a glance. Why You’ll Love It Your day follows a routine: home → gym → coffee shop → library. BVGT makes each transition seamless—open the app, tap your pinned stop, and you know exactly when to leave. No more rushing downstairs or waiting out in the cold. What’s New - Initial Release with live countdowns, personalized stops, and a polished interface. Download BVGT now and take the guesswork out of Berlin public transport. Email: support@the-hangover.company Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.the-hangover.company/products/bvgt/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Passport Reader at none against BVGT's 2. Passport Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BVGT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. BVGT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Passport Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Passport Reader ships an update every 7 months, BVGT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Passport Reader | BVGT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Legal Prompt Inc. | The Hangover Company |
In-app purchases
Passport Reader
No in-app purchases
BVGT
- 1 month BVGT pro$0.991 Month
- 1 year of BVGT pro$9.991 Year









