Passcreator Smart Scan vs Carthy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Barcode scanning for pass validation
- Void and Record modes
- Detailed scan analytics
- Offline scanning capability
- Shareable configuration links
- Support for 2D barcodes
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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.
Carthy
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Passcreator Smart Scan | Carthy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Passcreator GmbH | Amogus |
In-app purchases
Passcreator Smart Scan
No in-app purchases
Carthy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Passcreator Smart Scan free?
Is Carthy free?
Do Passcreator Smart Scan or Carthy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Passcreator Smart Scan or Carthy?
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