Comparison

Passcreator Smart Scan vs Carthy

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

Head to head
About

Passcreator Smart Scan

This app facilitates the quick validation of digital passes using a built-in barcode scanner. It offers modes for voiding or recording passes and provides detailed analytics. Offline scanning is supported, and unique configuration links can be shared for external validation.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for pass validation
  • Void and Record modes
  • Detailed scan analytics
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Shareable configuration links
  • Support for 2D barcodes
Features
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Enable quick and easy validation of Passcreator’s Wallet passes with Smart Scan. The integrated barcode scanner instantly reads passes to validate, void, or update Wallet passes. Choose from two modes when scanning Wallet passes: Void mode and Record Mode. Whether you need every pass voided or simply want to keep a record of customer engagement, there is a configuration that suits your business’s needs. See detailed analytics of each scan on Passcreator’s online analytics platform. Use Offline Mode to scan passes without an active internet connection. Simply remove offline mode to synchronize your scans and see analytics. Allow anyone outside your Passcreator account to scan and validate passes using a unique configuration link created by you. For best results, use 2D barcodes.

About

Carthy

Features
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Transform the way you shop and declutter your everyday carry with Carthy, the ultimate minimalist solution for managing your loyalty cards. We believe your physical wallet should be as light as possible, which is why we’ve designed a streamlined experience to replace the stack of plastic currently weighing you down. Whether it’s your daily grocery store rewards, gym membership, or favorite coffee shop points, Carthy digitizes them all into one elegant, easy-to-navigate interface that is always ready the moment you reach the checkout counter. Speed and simplicity are at the core of our design. Forget fumbling through a messy physical wallet while a line forms behind you; with just a single tap, your digital cards are visually organized, color-coded, and ready to be scanned. The app supports all major barcode formats and works seamlessly offline, ensuring you never miss out on reward points due to a poor internet connection or a forgotten card. With a focus on user privacy and a strictly clutter-free aesthetic, Carthy does exactly what it promises: it stores your cards securely without the distraction of ads or unnecessary features. Lighten your pocket and simplify your shopping experience today.

Screenshots

Passcreator Smart Scan4 screens
Carthy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Carthy at weekly against Passcreator Smart Scan's every 4 months. Passcreator Smart Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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

Passcreator Smart Scan ships an update every 4 months, Carthy weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Passcreator Smart Scan versus Carthy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasscreator Smart ScanCarthy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPasscreator GmbHAmogus

In-app purchases

None

Passcreator Smart Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Carthy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passcreator Smart Scan free?
Passcreator Smart Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carthy free?
Carthy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Passcreator Smart Scan or Carthy have ads?
Neither Passcreator Smart Scan nor Carthy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passcreator Smart Scan or Carthy?
Passcreator Smart Scan ships an update every 4 months, and Carthy weekly. Most recently, Passcreator Smart Scan was updated on July 21, 2026 and Carthy on September 8, 2026.

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