# Business Card Reader vs Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Business Card Reader at 4.6 against Pro's 3.4. Business Card Reader also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 163) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Business Card Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Business Card Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Business Card Reader has 21K ratings behind it against 163, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Business Card Reader's written reviews are positive against 55% of Pro's.

Business Card Reader ships an update every 2 months, Pro every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Business Card Reader | Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-card-reader/id898215947/reviews)** | [3.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-vue/id1474046607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 163 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABBYY USA Software House Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/347345477) | [Scott Mcquarrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474046606) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-vue/id1474046607)

This surveillance software enables live video streaming, recording, and playback. It supports remote playback, snapshots, and PTZ control, leveraging Apple Push Notification service for alerts.

**Highlights:** Live video stream, Video record and playback, Video remote playback, Snapshots, PTZ control, Apple Push Notification service support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📹 High-quality video and clear camera feeds
- 🎨 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🌙 Excellent night vision capabilities
- 🔍 Good zoom functionality
- ⚙️ Comprehensive feature set and controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔴 Frequent 'Offline' status messages
- 📱 Poor iOS 18 compatibility issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly
- ⚠️ Unreliable remote playback functionality
- 📡 Inconsistent connection stability

**Reported bugs**

- iOS 18 landscape rotation not working without menu access
- Remote playback non-functional after iOS 18.3.2 update
- Multiple users cannot view live feeds simultaneously
- App shows offline despite cameras being online
- Notification delay settings not functioning

**Requested features**

- Apple TV compatibility for big screen viewing
- Ability to pause notifications for specific cameras
- Text message notification alerts
- Camera sensitivity adjustment via mobile app
- User account management through app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Business Card Reader free?

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

### Is Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Business Card Reader or Pro?

Business Card Reader is rated higher. Business Card Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Pro averages 3.4 from 163 ratings.

### Do Business Card Reader or Pro have ads?

Neither Business Card Reader nor Pro shows ads.

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

Business Card Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Pro every 8 months. Most recently, Business Card Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pro on September 11, 2026.

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