Comparison

SBN Asset+ vs Scan & Validate

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

Head to head
About

SBN Asset+

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The SBN Asset mobile application enables users to manage and inspect assets in the field in real-time. The solution is easily configured to handle different asset types including chemical assets, facilities assets, confined spaces, and many more. Users are able to leverage custom configured fields to track information relevant to their business and processes. Features such as the ability to pre-fill drop down boxes, utilize barcodes, define custom asset types, add photos, and perform regular maintenance checks and inspections make the SBN Asset mobile tool perfect for anyone who has assets in the field that need to be managed and tracked. The SBN Asset mobile tool functions only for users with an existing Simple But Needed, Inc. account.

About

Scan & Validate

Streamline fixed asset inventory management with this mobile solution. Scan barcode or RFID tags, add new assets, and transfer them between locations. Real-time reporting and auto-sync capabilities enhance data accuracy and save time.

Highlights
  • Download and view asset inventory
  • Scan barcode or RFID tags
  • Add new assets on the fly
  • Transfer assets between locations
  • Conduct re-inventory with filters
  • Real-time reporting and filtering
  • Auto-sync asset updates
Features
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Automate your next fixed asset inventory with Scan & Validate from AssetWorks. By interfacing with your existing asset management system and leveraging comprehensive functionality to automate the scanning and reconciliation of assets, Scan & Validate can save you time and improve the accuracy of your fixed asset data. Simply export data from your current asset management system to the Scan & Validate web application. Then leverage the mobile application to complete a physical inventory. With Scan & Validate enabled on your iOS device, you can scan tagged assets in the field, verifying and reconciling data as you go. Features Include: • Download and view your fixed asset inventory on your mobile device • Scan barcode or RFID tags to verify and reconcile assets from the field • Add new assets on the fly • Transfer assets from one location to another • Conduct a re-inventory using filters to narrow data • Report in real-time with dynamic reporting and filtering tools • Auto-sync asset updates from the scanner to the database, as you scan

Screenshots

SBN Asset+4 screens
Scan & Validate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SBN Asset+ at 13.2 against Scan & Validate's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SBN Asset+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Scan & Validate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on February 16, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SBN Asset+ versus Scan & Validate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBN Asset+Scan & Validate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSIMPLE BUT NEEDED, INC.E-Innovative Services Group

In-app purchases

None

SBN Asset+

No in-app purchases

None

Scan & Validate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBN Asset+ free?
SBN Asset+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan & Validate free?
Scan & Validate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SBN Asset+ or Scan & Validate have ads?
Neither SBN Asset+ nor Scan & Validate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBN Asset+ or Scan & Validate?
SBN Asset+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scan & Validate every 3 weeks. Most recently, SBN Asset+ was updated on February 16, 2026 and Scan & Validate on July 18, 2026.

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