Comparison

FooEvents Check vs Shotgun Scan

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

Head to head
About

FooEvents Check

This app connects to WordPress sites using FooEvents to manage event access. It allows for quick attendee search, barcode scanning, and bulk status updates for seamless event entry management.

Highlights
  • Attendee search by name or ticket ID
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Bluetooth scanner integration
  • Bulk status updates (check-in, check-out, cancel)
  • Offline mode for unreliable connections
  • Multi-language support (17 languages)
Features
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The FooEvents Check-ins app connects securely to any WordPress website that uses FooEvents, the #1 ticket plugin for WooCommerce. This app makes it easier than ever to manage access to your events, venues and other services like a pro! Attendee Search Easily find attendees that are registered for your event and view their information by searching for them by name or ticket ID. Auto Check-ins Speed up check-ins using the lightning fast auto check-ins option, which will automatically check-in an attendee and return to the scanning screen once their ticket has been successfully validated. Barcode and QR Code Support Scan the 1D barcode or QR code contained on the attendee's ticket directly from your device using the built-in camera or a handheld Bluetooth barcode scanner. Bluetooth Scanner Integration Scan tickets using your mobile device's built-in camera or pair your device to any handheld Bluetooth barcode scanner. Bulk Status Updates Quickly change the ticket status of multiple attendees by using the bulk update feature. Simply select the tickets and mark them as checked-in, checked-out or canceled. Calendar and Image List Styles Set the list style in the app to display events using their featured image or use the new date mode. The date mode will display a customizable color-coded date icon that will help make your events easy to spot even when you're in a rush. Customizable Branding Make the Check-ins apps your own by changing the logo and color scheme from the plugin settings to match your website. Custom Terminology Customize various terms used within the app including 'Events', 'Attendees' and 'Check-ins' to suit your business needs. Dark Mode The Check-ins app supports dark mode so you can save battery life and reduce eye strain and screen glare. Filters and Sorting New filter and sorting options are available for both events and attendees which helps to keep things organized and makes information easier to find, even for large events. Flexible Event Scanning Scan tickets for a specific event or use the global scan option to scan tickets from any screen. Multi-language Support Bonjour Hallo Hola Olá Hallå. Use the Check-ins app in your own language thanks to native support for 17 different languages. Change your language preferences at any time from your device settings. Offline Mode Don't stress if the power goes out or the internet connection drops as you can still do check-ins using the built-in offline mode until your connection is reestablished and the data automatically syncs. Privacy Mode Hide all personal information for attendees and/or ticket purchasers in the app. Only attendee names will be visible for check-in purposes. Restricted Event Display Manage which events are displayed in the app. By default, the Check-ins app displays all published events but you also have the option to display only the events that were created by the signed-in user or you can pre-select which events to display. View Attendee Information View information for attendees as well as any custom attendee fields that were captured when the ticket was purchased.

About

Shotgun Scan

Scan event participant tickets quickly and efficiently. This utility works offline, ensuring seamless operation even without an internet connection. Manage your event entry with ease.

Highlights
  • Offline ticket scanning
  • Event participant management
  • Fast and efficient scanning
  • User-friendly interface
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Shotgun Scan allows you to scan the tickets of your event participants. The application works offline!

Screenshots

FooEvents Check4 screens
Shotgun Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FooEvents Check at 4.7 against Shotgun Scan's 3.3. FooEvents Check also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 8) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). Shotgun Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FooEvents Check holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FooEvents Check has 146 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of FooEvents Check's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shotgun Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FooEvents Check ships an update every 10 days, Shotgun Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FooEvents Check versus Shotgun Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFooEvents CheckShotgun Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (146 ratings) — better3.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB33 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGrenadeShotgun

Customer experience

FooEvents Check

All ratings146 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.4%

Shotgun Scan

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FooEvents Check

No in-app purchases

None

Shotgun Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FooEvents Check free?
FooEvents Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shotgun Scan free?
Shotgun Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FooEvents Check or Shotgun Scan?
FooEvents Check is rated higher. FooEvents Check averages 4.7 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Shotgun Scan averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do FooEvents Check or Shotgun Scan have ads?
Neither FooEvents Check nor Shotgun Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FooEvents Check or Shotgun Scan?
FooEvents Check ships an update every 10 days, and Shotgun Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, FooEvents Check was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shotgun Scan on November 7, 2026.

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