Comparison

EasyMSR vs MSR Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless magnetic card reading
  • Magnetic card writing capability
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Mobile device integration (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Card data management
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

MSR Reader

Features
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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.

Screenshots

EasyMSR4 screens
MSR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EasyMSR costs $18.99 and MSR Reader $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
EasyMSR versus MSR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyMSRMSR Reader
Price$18.99$3.99 — better
Rating2.6 (124 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#55 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer向阳 张TCool LTD.

In-app purchases

None

EasyMSR

No in-app purchases

None

MSR Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyMSR free?
EasyMSR costs $18.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSR Reader free?
MSR Reader costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyMSR or MSR Reader have ads?
Neither EasyMSR nor MSR Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyMSR or MSR Reader?
EasyMSR ships an update every 2 months, and MSR Reader every 7 months. Most recently, EasyMSR was updated on October 18, 2026 and MSR Reader on October 6, 2026.

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