SmartScan vs Hanson Wade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Badge scanning for lead capture
- Instant visitor details access
- Real-time data synchronization
- Customizable lead qualification
- Offline functionality
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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: ยท Instant Access to Visitor Details: Retrieve vital information, including name, company, job title, email, and phone number, instantly within the app and exhibitor hub. ยท 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. ยท 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. ยท Versatile Operation: Enjoy uninterrupted functionality both online and offline, so you can capture leads anytime, anywhere.
Hanson Wade
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Hanson Wade build world leading conferences and data products in high growth industries and this app aims to improve your onsite experience. Our aim is to give people the clarity to see where opportunity lies. We work in highly specialised fields to provide unmatched depth and quality of content. We work in sectors where quality of information is the difference between success and failure. Enabling growth is at the heart of what we do.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartScan at weekly against Hanson Wade's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartScan ships an update weekly, Hanson Wade every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan | Hanson Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveBuzz Ltd | Hanson Wade |
In-app purchases
SmartScan
No in-app purchases
Hanson Wade
No in-app purchases
Questions
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