# CardKeeper App vs Business Card Reader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Business Card Reader at 21K against CardKeeper App's 2.9K. Business Card Reader also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 61%) and device support (4 vs 2). CardKeeper App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CardKeeper App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Business Card Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CardKeeper App against 4.6 for Business Card Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Business Card Reader has 21K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of CardKeeper App's written reviews are positive against 70% of Business Card Reader's.

CardKeeper App ships an update every 3 months, Business Card Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CardKeeper App | Business Card Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardkeeper-app/id816058220/reviews)** | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-card-reader/id898215947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BergTech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206657476) | [ABBYY USA Software House Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/347345477) |

## What reviewers say

### CardKeeper App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardkeeper-app/id816058220)

Digitize and organize your business card collection. This app allows you to quickly scan cards, add captured information to your contacts, and manage your collection efficiently. Share cards with other users and enjoy a smooth interface.

**Highlights:** Scan and add business cards, Add captured info to contacts, Manage business card collection, Share cards via AirDrop, Slick and snappy interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Cards | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless performance
- 👍 Very easy to use
- 📚 Great organizer
- 💾 Digital Rolodex
- 🗂️ Useful and handy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Dropbox
- 🐛 Crashing and app not working
- 🗣️ Lack of customer support
- 💰 Paid version required after 10 entries
- 🖋️ Difficulty editing text

**Reported bugs**

- Dropbox sync issues causing data loss
- Crashing on launch after recent updates
- Inability to transfer data to new devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize cards into groups
- Auto-scan capability
- Cross-device sync
- Dial phone numbers directly from the app
- More customization options


### Business Card Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-card-reader/id898215947)

This app quickly scans and stores contact information from business cards in 25 languages. It automatically corrects and normalizes data, offers an Apple Watch app, and allows for easy export and sharing of contacts.

**Highlights:** Quick and accurate business card scanning, Auto-click photo feature, Automatic phone number normalization, Address autocompletion, Apple Watch app integration, Export contacts to Excel and Salesforce, Multilingual card recognition

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BCR Premium monthly promo | $3.99 | per month |
| BCR Premium monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| BCR Premium monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| BCR Premium yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| BCR Premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| BCR Premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| ARCHIVE  No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| ARCHIVE  50 business cards | $3.99 | one-time |
| ARCHIVE  Export to Excel | $5.99 | one-time |
| BCR Premium no time limitation | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 📁 Convenient storage of business cards
- 🔗 Integrates with contacts and social media
- 🔍 Accurate OCR recognition
- 💾 Saves time and space

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent OCR accuracy
- 🔍 Requires manual editing of scanned data
- 💰 Subscription model is expensive
- 📤 Issues with exporting/transferring data
- 🔌 App crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning sometimes assigns text to wrong fields
- App crashes when trying to export contacts
- Location data incorrectly attached to business cards
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop versions

**Requested features**

- Allow scanning of both sides of business cards
- Improve OCR accuracy, especially for international cards
- Provide more flexible export options (CSV, vCard, etc.)
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Add ability to sort and organize contacts into groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CardKeeper App free?

CardKeeper App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Business Card Reader free?

Business Card Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CardKeeper App or Business Card Reader?

CardKeeper App is rated higher. CardKeeper App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Business Card Reader averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

### Do CardKeeper App or Business Card Reader have ads?

Neither CardKeeper App nor Business Card Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CardKeeper App or Business Card Reader?

CardKeeper App ships an update every 3 months, and Business Card Reader every 2 months. Most recently, CardKeeper App was updated on October 26, 2026 and Business Card Reader on October 26, 2026.

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