Comparison

LiPHY vs vCheckin

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

Head to head
About

LiPHY

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LiPHY is the next generation VLC (Visible Light Communication) scanning app for your iPhone and iPad. * LiPHY enabled LED lights and drivers can be purchased from our official website. What is VLC? ------------------------------ VLC technology utilizes visible light emanating from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit information signals wirelessly through the air. These signals can be captured using your smartphone running the LiPHY application by just pointing your phone towards the light source. With LED being widely used in the illumination and display devices, LiPHY is compatible with a wide variety of LED lighting, signages and displays. Why VLC with LiPHY? ------------------------------ Fast • Visible light can be recognized instantly. Even in crowded area, the recognition can be done whenever the light is in the line-of-sight. Secure • Each light can be programmed to a unique identifier which can not be replicated by a third party making this technology very secure. AR Light • Light containing location information can provide Augmented Reality effects via LiPHY. Easy to install • This technology can be easily enabled using our LiPHY LED Driver with your existing LED lights, light boxes and signages. Check out our website to find the suitable hardware to go with your lighting.

About

vCheckin

This application streamlines event registration and attendee management. It offers self-service onsite check-in, session tracking, and evaluation capabilities. The tool integrates with existing registration systems and allows for on-demand badge printing.

Highlights
  • Self-service onsite registration
  • Session tracking and evaluation
  • Integration with pre-event systems
  • On-demand badge printing
  • QR code and ticket scanning
  • Cloud-based redundancy
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vCheckin is a self-service, cloud-based, onsite registration application that includes session tracking and session evaluations. vCheckin can integrate with any pre-event registration system, and is ideally suited for self-service deployments due to its ease of use and built-in redundancy. Now, you can use your iOS device to scan any Registration provider's QR Code or Validar Event Ticket to quickly print a credential on demand. You can also use these devices to track session attendance and propagate an EventHub™ Session evaluation. Your attendees' first impression is very important. vCheckin allows you to deliver a best-in-class attendee experience! Contact your Validar Account Manager at sales@validar.com if on-demand badge printing is desired.

Screenshots

LiPHY1 screens
vCheckin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiPHY at monthly against vCheckin's every 5 months. LiPHY also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12). 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

LiPHY ships an update monthly, vCheckin every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LiPHY versus vCheckin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiPHYvCheckin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBabar HussainValidar Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

LiPHY

No in-app purchases

None

vCheckin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiPHY free?
LiPHY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is vCheckin free?
vCheckin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiPHY or vCheckin have ads?
Neither LiPHY nor vCheckin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiPHY or vCheckin?
LiPHY ships an update monthly, and vCheckin every 5 months. Most recently, LiPHY was updated on October 17, 2026 and vCheckin on October 24, 2026.

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