SmartScan vs theCRM
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.
theCRM
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theCRM for iPhone puts your CRM in your pocket. Built for existing theCRM customers, it connects securely to your organisation's own theCRM instance and gives you the essentials on the move. VIEW AND UPDATE YOUR CRM See your companies, contacts, activities and opportunities in fast, searchable lists. Open any record to view its details, or tap Edit to update it โ with the same fields and dropdowns your organisation has configured in theCRM. FIND ANYTHING, FAST Search across your records as you type, sort lists your way, and tap any phone number or email address to call or write directly from a record. NEVER MISS A REMINDER Your due activities appear on the Home screen the moment you open the app, and push notifications alert you before activities are due โ even when the app is closed. Swipe to mark a reminder complete and move on. TAILORED TO YOUR ORGANISATION theCRM is schema-driven: the objects, fields, labels and options you see in the app are the ones your administrator has configured. Your CRM, your way. SECURE BY DESIGN Sign in with your existing theCRM username and password. Your data stays in your organisation's own theCRM instance, and your session is protected with industry-standard OAuth security. theCRM for iPhone requires a theCRM account provided by your organisation. To learn more about theCRM, visit www.crm-uk.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartScan at weekly against theCRM's every 3 weeks. 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, theCRM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan | theCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveBuzz Ltd | CRM-UK.COM LIMITED |
In-app purchases
SmartScan
No in-app purchases
theCRM
No in-app purchases









