Comparison

Reception App vs Shaare

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

Head to head
About

Reception App

Transform your iPad into a smart, contactless reception system. This app allows visitors to check in quickly and sends instant notifications to staff via integrated chat tools. It's ideal for offices, clinics, salons, and retail stores to streamline front desk operations.

Highlights
  • Contactless visitor check-in
  • Instant staff notifications
  • Customizable check-in buttons and fields
  • Integration with Slack, Teams, Chatwork
  • Custom branding options
  • Energy-saving standby mode
  • App lock for guided access
Features
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Transform your iPad into a smart, contactless reception system. Reception App: iPad Check-in lets visitors check in quickly, while staff receive instant notifications via Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Chatwork. Perfect for offices, clinics, salons, and retail stores, this visitor management system streamlines front desk operations and improves visitor experience. With Reception App, you can set up a fully functional reception in minutes—no sales calls, no complicated onboarding, no extra hardware. Simply install the app on your iPad, customize the buttons and fields, and start receiving real-time visitor alerts. Affordable pricing and a 31-day free trial make it easy to start without risk. 【Who Can Benefit】 - Offices & Coworking Spaces: Manage visitors, deliveries, and meetings without dedicated reception staff, while keeping teams updated instantly via Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Chatwork. - Clinics & Medical Practices: Reduce waiting room congestion and notify staff instantly when patients arrive. - Beauty Salons & Spas: Welcome guests and alert stylists or therapists without interrupting service. - Retail Stores & Showrooms: Greet customers and route them to the right staff without delay. - Small Businesses: Replace manual visitor logs with an automated, professional solution. 【Key Features】 ■ Customizable Check-in Buttons Create buttons like “Interview,” “Delivery,” or “Guest” based on visitor type. Assign different notification destinations for each button, such as a Slack channel or Teams group. ■ Flexible Input Fields Choose which details to collect: visitor name, staff to visit, purpose of visit, and more. Hide unnecessary fields to keep the process quick and user-friendly. ■ Destination-based Notifications Send interview notifications to HR, delivery notifications to admin—no more phone transfers or wasted time. ■ Custom Branding Upload your company logo, choose background images, and match your brand colors. Edit button labels and instructions to suit your needs. ■ Energy-saving Standby Mode The screen dims after 30 seconds of inactivity to prevent burn-in and save power. Wake it with a tap. ■ App Lock (Guided Access) Lock the app to prevent accidental exits or misuse. Learn how: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612 【Advantages Over Other Apps】 - No sales calls or inquiries required before starting. - Install and configure within minutes. - Affordable at $9.69/month, much lower than many competing reception systems. - Works entirely on your iPad—no expensive kiosk hardware needed. 【Supported Chat Tools】 - Slack - Chatwork - Microsoft Teams (Microsoft 365) 【Pricing】 Enjoy all features free for the first 31 days. After the trial, the app continues to work, but a subscription removes the payment screen. Subscription: $9.69/month, auto-renewable. 【Subscription Details】 - Payment is charged to your iTunes Account. - Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. - If you purchase during the free trial, the unused portion of the trial is forfeited. 【Privacy Policy & Terms】 Privacy Policy: https://reception.sorovan.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://reception.sorovan.com/tos Photo Credits: Photo by Hannah Nelson from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photography-of-a-woman-near-wall-1065084/ Photo by Areous Ahmad from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-smiling-man-2122949/ Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-wearing-white-sleeveless-shirt-and-white-denim-shorts-1082962/ Photo by Dalila Dalprat from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-gray-shirt-standing-while-smiling-1844547/

About

Shaare

Features
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Shaare is a place for groups to communicate, collaborate, and get things done together. Create a space for your team, community, project, or group of friends. Share messages and updates, organize tasks, keep track of important dates, and keep your files together all in one place. Shaare Plans (optional): Basic, Super, Max and SuperMax, billed monthly or yearly as auto-renewing subscriptions through your Apple ID. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Bot energy top-ups (Spark, Boost, Surge) are one-time purchases. Terms of Use: https://shaare.biz/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://shaare.biz/privacy.php

Screenshots

Reception App4 screens
Shaare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shaare at every 4 days against Reception App's every 4 months. Reception App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). 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. Reception App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.69 per month and Shaare sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reception App ships an update every 4 months, Shaare every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Reception App versus Shaare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReception AppShaare
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki OguchiShaare Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reception App

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly fee (auto-renewal)$9.691 Month
10 purchases

Shaare

Subscriptions7
  • Basic (monthly)$2.001 Month
  • Super (monthly)$12.001 Month
  • Basic (yearly)$20.001 Year
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  • Max (monthly)$50.001 Month
  • SuperMax (monthly)$100.001 Month
  • Super (yearly)$139.991 Year
  • Max (yearly)$539.991 Year
One-time3
  • Spark energy$2.99
  • Boost energy$7.99
  • Surge energy$19.99

Questions

Is Reception App free?
Reception App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shaare free?
Shaare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reception App or Shaare have ads?
Neither Reception App nor Shaare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reception App or Shaare?
Reception App ships an update every 4 months, and Shaare every 4 days. Most recently, Reception App was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shaare on November 8, 2026.

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