SmartScan vs Packaging Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: · Instant Access to Visitor Details: Retrieve vital information, including name, company, job title, email, and phone number, instantly within the app and exhibitor hub. · 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. · 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. · Versatile Operation: Enjoy uninterrupted functionality both online and offline, so you can capture leads anytime, anywhere.
Packaging Plus
Manage your conference experience with this event guide. Stay updated on the program, connect with other attendees, and navigate the venue. It's your essential tool for Easyfairs Packaging events.
- Conference program updates
- Attendee networking
- Meeting requests
- Interactive floorplan
- Event guide
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Your conference timetable. Your Network. Your meetings. Introducing the Packaging + events app! Stay up to date with the latest conference programme, request meetings with other attendees, view the floorplan… the perfect guide for all Easyfairs Packaging events, including London Packaging Week. Download it now and don't miss anything, or anyone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartScan at 50% against Packaging Plus's 0%. SmartScan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartScan ships an update weekly, Packaging Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan | Packaging Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LiveBuzz Ltd | Easyfairs International |
Customer experience
SmartScan
Packaging Plus
In-app purchases
SmartScan
No in-app purchases
Packaging Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartScan free?
Is Packaging Plus free?
Do SmartScan or Packaging Plus have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartScan or Packaging Plus?
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