Scan & Go vs VDAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan & Go
This app allows users to scan barcodes of specific devices and manage them within a larger architecture. It simplifies adding, removing, and updating devices, especially during installation. Access is secured through existing credentials.
- Scan device barcodes
- Add/remove/update devices
- Manage devices in Tvilight architecture
- Secure access via CityManager
- Easy device installation support
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Scan & Go is a app available for iPhone and other smartphones. Scan & Go uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you scan barcode of Tvilight devices and add/remove/update in Tvilight architecture. Scan & Go comes handy during installation of Tvilight products on the field. WHY USE SCAN & GO: • EASY TO USE: Using Scan & Go, one can easily scan the barcode of Tvilight devices, and subsequently add those devices to the Tvilight architecture. Even moving or deleting devices is very easy. A user who has access to Tvilight’s CityManager product, can add devices after scanning to his individual group. • SECURED: Scan & Go can only be accessed by individual who has CityManager access. Any clients/partners will only be able to see the organisation in which they have access • NO FEES: Scan & Go uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you upload scanned barcode to Tvilight APIs, so you don't have to pay for every scan or upload.
VDAT
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VDAT is the Volunteer Data Acquisition Tool for the San Bernardino National Forest Adopt-A-Trail program. VDAT helps Adopt-A-Trail volunteers record service hours, view workday history, display an attendance QR code, register youth volunteers, and receive program announcements. Authorized club liaisons and trail leaders can create and manage workdays, scan volunteer QR codes, add guests, manage attendance, plan future workdays, collect RSVPs, request tools, and review club participation. VDAT is designed to support field operations in areas with limited cellular service. Workday attendance and activity data can be recorded offline and synchronized when a connection becomes available. Program administrators can review volunteer participation, manage account approvals, coordinate program opportunities, and generate official volunteer documentation. VDAT is intended for authorized San Bernardino National Forest Adopt-A-Trail volunteers and participating organizations. An approved account and affiliated volunteer club may be required to access certain features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VDAT at weekly against Scan & Go's every 9 months. 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.
Scan & Go ships an update every 9 months, VDAT weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan & Go | VDAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tvlight Projects B.V. | Southern California Trail Adoption Initiative Inc. |
In-app purchases
Scan & Go
No in-app purchases
VDAT
No in-app purchases









