Comparison

WelcomeBob vs Loby Scanner

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

Head to head
About

WelcomeBob

This app digitizes your doorphone system, allowing you to see, speak to, and grant access to visitors from your smartphone. It simplifies building management by eliminating keys and enabling remote control and communication.

Highlights
  • HD video and audio streaming
  • Remote door opening
  • Visitor access sharing
  • Automatic name display updates
  • Building-wide messaging
Features
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Make access smarter. WelcomeBob transforms the traditional doorphone into a digital experience – right on your smartphone. See and talk to visitors, open the door, and manage access from anywhere in the world. Designed for both residential buildings and office spaces, WelcomeBob removes the need for keys, complex installations, and paper notes. No more missed packages or access issues for guests and service workers. The app makes it easy to share access, invite new users, and automatically update name displays on the system. And with the built-in messaging feature, administrators can send important messages directly to all users in the building – quickly and efficiently. WelcomeBob combines access, communication, and security in one user-friendly app. Everything you need – all in your pocket. Features: - HD video and clear audio directly to your phone - Two-way audio and one-way video stream - Remote door opening via the app - Easily share access with guests and new users - Automatic name updates in the system - Send messages directly to residents or office users

About

Loby Scanner

Features
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Med Loby Scanner kan du scanne medlemskaber, billetter etc. Dernæst kan de verificeres og markeres som brugt.

Screenshots

WelcomeBob4 screens
Loby Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WelcomeBob at 4 against Loby Scanner's 2. 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

WelcomeBob ships an update every 3 weeks, Loby Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WelcomeBob versus Loby Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWelcomeBobLoby Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWelcomebob Group ASLoby ApS

In-app purchases

None

WelcomeBob

No in-app purchases

None

Loby Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WelcomeBob free?
WelcomeBob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loby Scanner free?
Loby Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WelcomeBob or Loby Scanner have ads?
Neither WelcomeBob nor Loby Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WelcomeBob or Loby Scanner?
WelcomeBob ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loby Scanner monthly. Most recently, WelcomeBob was updated on October 10, 2026 and Loby Scanner on October 11, 2026.

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