249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best smart card reader apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.0★ (60) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (4.9K) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 1.0★ (1) | Yes | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.4K) | No | No | Sep 2026 |
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.
This app reads the NFC chip in your passport or identity card using your iPhone's NFC capability. It verifies the authenticity of chipped identity documents by scanning the Machine Readable Zone for access to the chip. Personal data remains on your device.
