# ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire vs Smart Card Utility

The clearest difference is price: Smart Card Utility at Free against ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire's $6.99. Smart Card Utility also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (39% vs 0%). ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart Card Utility is free to download; ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire costs $6.99 up front. Smart Card Utility sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Card Utility holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Card Utility has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Card Utility's.

ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire ships an update every 14 months, Smart Card Utility every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire | Smart Card Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-camp-pendleton-fire/id837475908/reviews) | **[2.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 22 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Wesley Erickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/710639944) | [Twocanoes Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521862499) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-camp-pendleton-fire/id837475908)

This app provides a specialized shift calendar for the Camp Pendleton Fire Department, accommodating 48/48 rotations and displaying Rotating Days Off (RDOs) in a distinct color. It can also optionally show paydays, and is used by other DoD agencies.

**Highlights:** 48/48 shift rotation support, Rotating Days Off (RDO) display, Optional payday display, Used by DoD agencies, Specialized for fire departments

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Card Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-card-utility/id1444710309)

Access secure government and military websites on your iPhone or iPad using your PIV-enabled smart card. Log in quickly to Office 365, Webmail, Teams, and more, eliminating the need for a laptop.

**Highlights:** Smart card authentication for O365, Webmail, Teams, Access CAC protected websites via Safari, Fast login on iPhone and iPad, Supports PIV, CACv2/ECA, and PKCS15 cards, Compatible with various smart card readers, Access military and civilian web sites

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3rd Party Readers Support | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Card Utility | $49.99 | one-time |
| Smart Card Utility Mobile | $49.99 | one-time |
| Third Party Readers | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with DoD CAC
- 🚀 Access OWA and MyPay
- 👍 Works with Safari
- 🚀 Great for mobile iOS users
- 👍 Easy certificate download

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with newer iPhones
- 🐛 Overly expensive
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Subscription required
- 🐛 Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Device will not connect to newer iPhones
- PIN suddenly won't work
- Does not see SCR 3310 card reader
- Bluetooth reader bug on macOS
- New update broke BT read on iOS

**Requested features**

- Support for more CAC enabled sites
- Show cert chain graphically
- Support alphanumeric+symbols PINs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire free?

ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Card Utility free?

Smart Card Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire or Smart Card Utility?

Smart Card Utility is rated higher. ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Card Utility averages 2.9 from 63 ratings.

### Do ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire or Smart Card Utility have ads?

Neither ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire nor Smart Card Utility shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire or Smart Card Utility?

ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire ships an update every 14 months, and Smart Card Utility every 2 months. Most recently, ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smart Card Utility on October 23, 2026.

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