Comparison

SmartScan vs SBC Connect

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

Head to head
About

SmartScan

Capture qualified leads efficiently at exhibitions by scanning badges. Access visitor details instantly, sync data in real-time to a hub, and customize qualification questions. The app works seamlessly online and offline.

Highlights
  • Badge scanning for lead capture
  • Instant visitor details access
  • Real-time data synchronization
  • Customizable lead qualification
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Elevate your exhibition experience with SmartScan, the ultimate tool trusted by thousands of exhibitors for capturing qualified leads quickly and efficiently through badge scanning. Key Features: Β· Instant Access to Visitor Details: Retrieve vital information, including name, company, job title, email, and phone number, instantly within the app and exhibitor hub. Β· Real-Time Data Sync: Seamlessly synchronise all captured data to your Exhibitor Hub, ensuring live updates on a user-friendly spreadsheet for effortless follow-ups. Β· Custom Lead Qualification: Enhance lead qualification by customizing the app with your own questions, notes, and follow-up actions. Pre-populate multiple-choice questions to boost team productivity. Β· Versatile Operation: Enjoy uninterrupted functionality both online and offline, so you can capture leads anytime, anywhere.

About

SBC Connect

Features
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SBC Connect allows you to connect with fellow delegates, arrange meetings, plan your day around the conference and exhibition, and get on-demand post-event access to content. SBC Connect will help you to get the most out of all of SBC's upcoming events. Its feature highlights include: β€’ Advanced user search. Find the delegates you wish to connect with using multiple search criteria, such as job title, industry vertical, etc. β€’ Private chats. Contact other delegates using Connect’s chat functionality and be notified of replies to your messages via email alerts. β€’ List of all companies attending. A searchable list, complete with details of each company’s delegates who have registered for SBC Connect. β€’ List of all exhibitors, complete with stand number and company information. β€’ Full conference agenda. β€’ On-demand access to all conference sessions after the event. β€’ Access the floor plan, event schedule, and key event details. β€’ Set alerts for conference sessions and meetings. β€’ Live chat support. β€’ Favourites. Add attendees, sessions and companies to your favourites lists to organise your visit. β€’ Stay informed. Check speaker and exhibitor profiles, find information on evening events and networking parties, and receive live announcements and updates. β€’ Offline access to the agenda and floor plan. SBC Events hosts some of the world’s leading gatherings for the betting, iGaming, and tech sectors, uniting industry leaders and expert voices from sports, casino, payments, and beyond. For more information about SBC Events or any of our upcoming conferences or trade shows, please go to www.sbcevents.com

Screenshots

SmartScan4 screens
SBC Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartScan at weekly against SBC Connect's every 5 months. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScan ships an update weekly, SBC Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
SmartScan versus SBC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScanSBC Connect
PriceFree β€” betterβ€”
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveBuzz LtdSBC Events

In-app purchases

None

SmartScan

No in-app purchases

None

SBC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartScan free?
SmartScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SBC Connect free?
Pricing for SBC Connect is not currently listed on the App Store.
Do SmartScan or SBC Connect have ads?
Neither SmartScan nor SBC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartScan or SBC Connect?
SmartScan ships an update weekly, and SBC Connect every 5 months. Most recently, SmartScan was updated on September 18, 2026 and SBC Connect on September 17, 2026.

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