Comparison

Passport Reader vs BVGT

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

BVGT

Features
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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

Screenshots

Passport Reader3 screens
BVGT1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passport Reader ships an update every 7 months, BVGT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Passport Reader versus BVGT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassport ReaderBVGT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLegal Prompt Inc.The Hangover Company

In-app purchases

None

Passport Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BVGT

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month BVGT pro$0.991 Month
  • 1 year of BVGT pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Passport Reader free?
Passport Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BVGT free?
BVGT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Passport Reader or BVGT have ads?
Passport Reader shows ads; BVGT does not.
Which is updated more often, Passport Reader or BVGT?
Passport Reader ships an update every 7 months, and BVGT fortnightly. Most recently, Passport Reader was updated on August 19, 2026 and BVGT on September 13, 2026.

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