# IC card reader vs Card Pocket

The clearest difference is ads: Card Pocket at none against IC card reader's shown. IC card reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | IC card reader | Card Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) | [Tuyen Nguyen Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793097969) |

## What reviewers say

### IC card reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-card-reader/id6504466973)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Card Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-pocket/id6796001417)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IC card reader free?

IC card reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Card Pocket free?

Card Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do IC card reader or Card Pocket have ads?

IC card reader shows ads; Card Pocket does not.

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