# InstaScan

> Event ticket scanning and attendance tracking app for venues. (iPhone/iPad app by InstantSeats.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instascan/id598175110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [InstantSeats](https://appshunter.io/developer/529128413)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instascan/id598175110/reviews.md

## What is InstaScan?

The InstantSeats Ticket Scanner lets venues, event organizers and promoters scan tickets using an iPhone camera at point of entry. The application synchronizes with the InstantSeats system to validate tickets in real-time, track attendance and prevent a ticket from being used twice. More than one device can scan tickets simultaneously at multiple points of entry. To sell tickets with InstantSeats for your next event, go to http://www.instantseats.com/selltix



Features include:

- Industry leading scanning technology

- Scan 1D or 2D codes from printed tickets or phone screen tickets

- See colorful images and hear sound alerts after each scan confirming a valid or invalid ticket

- Check out guests who need to leave and re-enter

- Enter guests in manually who lost their ticket. Search by name, confirmation number or last four digits of the credit card used to purchase

- Track how many guests attended an event

- Real-time counter shows how many scanned tickets and how many attendees have yet to check-in

- Works with iPhone 4 and 5 and iTouch (4th and 5th generation)

## Key features

- Real-time ticket validation
- Attendance tracking
- Scan 1D or 2D codes
- Manual guest entry
- Simultaneous scanning
- Sound alerts for scan results


## Frequently asked questions about InstaScan

### What devices does InstaScan support?

InstaScan is compatible with iPhone 4 and 5, as well as iPod Touch (4th and 5th generation). It is designed for iOS devices.

### How does InstaScan prevent duplicate ticket usage?

The application synchronizes with the InstantSeats system in real-time to validate tickets. Once a ticket is scanned and validated, it cannot be used again, preventing duplicate entries.

### Can multiple people scan tickets at the same time with InstaScan?

Yes, InstaScan allows more than one device to scan tickets simultaneously. This is ideal for multiple entry points at larger events.

### What information can be used to manually enter guests in InstaScan?

If a guest has lost their ticket, they can be entered manually by searching their name, confirmation number, or the last four digits of the credit card used for purchase.

### Does InstaScan provide real-time attendance data?

Yes, InstaScan tracks attendance in real-time. A counter displays the number of scanned tickets and attendees who have yet to check-in.

### What kind of codes can InstaScan scan?

InstaScan utilizes industry-leading scanning technology to read both 1D and 2D codes. These can be from printed tickets or tickets displayed on a phone screen.

### How does InstaScan indicate a valid or invalid ticket scan?

After each scan, InstaScan provides visual cues with colorful images and audible alerts. These confirm whether a ticket is valid or invalid.

### Is InstaScan suitable for guests who need to leave and re-enter an event?

Yes, InstaScan includes functionality to check out guests who need to leave and re-enter. This ensures their re-entry is properly managed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2022-08-02

Improvements and Bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2022-06-24

- Upgraded the application to latest iOS versions.

### 1.2 — 2015-11-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1. iOS 9 Compatible. 
2. Bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2014-08-29

1. Search results and Attendees list show row and seat numbers. 
2. Fixed some design issues to properly display in phones with a larger screen.

### 1.0 — 2013-02-12

No release notes.

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