Comparison

BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval vs USchedule M2 Reader

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

Head to head
About

BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval

Capture attendee contact information at events by scanning QR codes. This tool allows for offline lead capture, updating details, adding notes, and cloud backup. Seamlessly export leads directly to your CRM system for efficient follow-up.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes for lead capture
  • Offline lead scanning
  • Update and add contact details
  • Take notes on leads
  • Instant lead list access
  • Cloud backup for leads
  • Export leads to CRM
Features
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Capture leads at expos, trade shows, congresses, and conferences with the EventPilot BadgeScanner Lead Retrieval app. This app allows you to scan QR codes (if set up by event organizers specifically for BadgeScanner) in order to capture attendee contact information for later follow-up. If the QR codes were set up specifically for BadgeScanner by the event organizer, you can: • Scan QR codes offline (without WiFi) to capture leads • Update contact details • Add missing data • Take notes • Access your lead list instantly • Back up your leads in the cloud • Export to your CRM system NOTE: Attendee contact information in the form of QR codes is managed through the event's organizer. If you are an exhibitor interested in using the BadgeScanner app for your events, reach out to the event organizer to determine if they can support your request. If you are a meeting organizer interested in offering this app to your exhibitors, please visit ativsoftware.com to learn more. The BadgeScanner lead retrieval app is fully integrated with the EventPilot meeting platform.

About

USchedule M2 Reader

This app links your Stripe M2 card reader to your USchedule account. It enables employees to securely collect payments from customers in various locations, enhancing on-the-go transaction capabilities.

Highlights
  • Connects Stripe M2 card reader
  • Integrates with USchedule account
  • Enables employee payment collection
  • Supports payments anywhere
  • Secure transaction processing
Features
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USchedule M2 Reader connects your Stripe M2 card reader to your USchedule account, letting employees collect payments anywhere — at the table, on the floor, or wherever your customers are.

Screenshots

BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval3 screens
USchedule M2 Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: USchedule M2 Reader at 5.0 against BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval's 4.7. BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USchedule M2 Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval ships an update every 4 months, USchedule M2 Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval versus USchedule M2 Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadgeScanner™ Lead RetrievalUSchedule M2 Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (50 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB81 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperATIV SoftwareUSchedule, LLC

Customer experience

BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval

All ratings46 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

USchedule M2 Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval

No in-app purchases

None

USchedule M2 Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval free?
BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USchedule M2 Reader free?
USchedule M2 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval or USchedule M2 Reader?
USchedule M2 Reader is rated higher. BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while USchedule M2 Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval or USchedule M2 Reader have ads?
Neither BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval nor USchedule M2 Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval or USchedule M2 Reader?
BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval ships an update every 4 months, and USchedule M2 Reader every 2 months. Most recently, BadgeScanner™ Lead Retrieval was updated on October 24, 2026 and USchedule M2 Reader on October 9, 2026.

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