Comparison

Lobbipad vs InstaCheckin

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

Head to head
About

Lobbipad

Features
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Lobbipad is a 5-star rated, GDPR-compliant visitor & delivery management platform that allows companies welcome their visitors in a secure, professional, efficient and GDPR-compliant manner. Since 2015, Lobbipad has enabled hotels, factories, corporations, schools, museums, professional associations, co-working spaces, nonprofit organizations, and multiple-tenant offices to effortlessly manage visitor & delivery experiences, without the use of any paper. The concept of Lobbipad is simple: - In the company lobby there is an iPad which visitors can use to sign in. - Visitors enter their details (or scan a QR code) and then select the person they have an appointment with. Using the QR code visitors can sign in without any contact with the iPad. - Your staff member will be notified via SMS/Email/MS Teams notification that a visitor is waiting for him/her in the lobby. The message also displays an image of the visitor, so that your staff member can quickly identify the right visitor, and address them by name. - A wireless label printer prints a badge that the visitor can use for identity purposes. - Via a web interface, you can always see who is signing in and out, who is still in the building, request analyses/statistics about visits, etc. - Lobbipad also offers the possibility of receiving packages via the iPad. When the package's barcode is scanned, a message is automatically sent to the relevant staff member, informing them that the package has arrived. Furthermore, through a partnership with goforest.be, we plant a tree every 1.000 visitors.

About

InstaCheckin

Streamline your visitor management with a self-service check-in system for iPads. Customize the experience with your brand, collect visitor information, capture photos, and get instant arrival notifications. Secure your premises and enhance your first impression.

Highlights
  • Branded visitor check-in experience
  • Visitor arrival notifications (email/SMS)
  • Digital document signing (NDAs)
  • Visitor pre-registration
  • Automatic visitor badge printing
  • Visitor analytics and reporting
  • Cloud-based centralized management
Features
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InstaCheckin is the modern visitor management system that lets your guests self check-in, making reception more secure, efficient, and simple. Put your brand front and center to make a great first impression — collect the visitor information you need, capture a photo, have guests sign documents, notify hosts the moment their visitor arrives, and much more. Version 2.0 is faster and more reliable, with sharper visitor photos, cleaner badges, and dependable badge printing. FEATURES SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND First impressions last. Fully customize the app with your logo and colors so your brand leads the visitor check-in experience and leaves a lasting impact. VISITOR ARRIVAL NOTIFICATIONS Notify hosts by email and SMS the moment their guest arrives. Notifications can be turned on or off per employee. DIGITALLY SIGN NDAs AND DOCUMENTS Protect your intellectual property by having visitors sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement during check-in. Tailor the documents to the purpose of the visit — upload your existing PDFs or create text documents from our web dashboard. PRINT VISITOR BADGES Print branded visitor badges automatically as guests check in. Show the visitor's photo, check-in time, and host name for an added layer of security. Works with Brother label printers and AirPrint. VISITOR ANALYTICS Built-in analytics help you spot visitor trends at a glance — by purpose of visit, by location, and more — so you can plan and staff your organization better. CLOUD-BASED CENTRAL MANAGEMENT Our cloud visitor-management solution transforms how guests check in. Review all visitor activity from our web dashboard anytime, anywhere, and manage multiple locations effortlessly. Requires an InstaCheckin account (https://instacheckin.io).

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lobbipad at every 9 days against InstaCheckin's monthly. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lobbipad ships an update every 9 days, InstaCheckin monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lobbipad versus InstaCheckin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLobbipadInstaCheckin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Offix BVBASkySoft Inc

In-app purchases

None

Lobbipad

No in-app purchases

None

InstaCheckin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lobbipad free?
Lobbipad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InstaCheckin free?
InstaCheckin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lobbipad or InstaCheckin have ads?
Neither Lobbipad nor InstaCheckin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lobbipad or InstaCheckin?
Lobbipad ships an update every 9 days, and InstaCheckin monthly. Most recently, Lobbipad was updated on November 6, 2026 and InstaCheckin on November 2, 2026.

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