EasyMSR vs MSR Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EasyMSR
This application enables users to read and write magnetic cards wirelessly via Bluetooth. It connects to mobile devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs for convenient card management.
- Wireless magnetic card reading
- Magnetic card writing capability
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Mobile device integration (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
- Card data management
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This is a amazing card-reader app. Customer can use it to read and write magnetic card with wairless, via bluetooth connection between Mobil device ,as same as iPhone, iPad ,Mac.
MSR Reader
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Read, parse, and export magnetic stripe data on iPhone and iPad. MSR Reader works with MSR90 and compatible keyboard-emulation magstripe readers. Capture up to three tracks, convert supported card data into structured fields, and export your results as CSV. KEY FEATURES • Automatic 3-track capture Read Track 1, Track 2, and Track 3 data without manual entry. • Smart field parsing Extract supported fields such as cardholder name, card number, and expiration date. • Custom parsing patterns Create reusable rules for proprietary card formats and specialized workflows. • Continuous card reading Process multiple cards in sequence for faster data-entry tasks. • CSV export Open exported files in Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets, or other spreadsheet tools. • Private by design MSR Reader does not collect app data. IDEAL FOR Authorized membership, access-control, loyalty, identification, event, inventory, and data-entry workflows. COMPATIBILITY Designed for MSR90 readers and compatible magnetic-stripe readers that operate as keyboard input devices. Hardware, connection adapters, and supported card formats may vary. MSR Reader reads and organizes card data; it does not write or encode magnetic stripe cards. Use it only with cards and data you are authorized to access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MSR Reader at $3.99 against EasyMSR's $18.99. EasyMSR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
EasyMSR costs $18.99 and MSR Reader $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EasyMSR ships an update every 2 months, MSR Reader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyMSR | MSR Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $18.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (124 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 向阳 张 | TCool LTD. |
In-app purchases
EasyMSR
No in-app purchases
MSR Reader
No in-app purchases








