Comparison

Alf.io Scan vs Collard+

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

Head to head
About

Alf.io Scan

This utility app facilitates event check-ins and attendee data collection for users of the alf.io platform. It allows for efficient scanning of QR codes on attendee badges, ensuring privacy and a smooth entry process for events.

Highlights
  • Event check-in
  • Attendee data collection
  • QR code scanning
  • Sponsor data collection
  • Privacy-respecting data handling
  • Compatible with alf.io 2.0-M4+
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Are you using alf.io for selling tickets and/or collecting attendes for your event? Then this app is for you! Download it and follow the instructions on the website (https://alf.io/docs/event-management/check-in/check-in-app/) in order to get ready to welcome your attendees! You can also allow sponsors to collect attendees' data just by scanning the QR-Code on their badges, and therefore respecting attendees' privacy. IMPORTANT: this application is compatible only with alf.io 2.0-M4+. Please update your server if you're running an older version.

About

Collard+

Features
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Collard+ — Event Scanner App Run your event like a pro. From the door to the dashboard. Collard+ is the official scanner and operations app for event organizers using the Collard platform. Whether you’re managing a 200-person intimate gig or a multi-gate festival, Collard+ gives your entire team everything they need to run a seamless, professional event — right from their phones. Instant Access Log in with just your phone number. No passwords, no friction. Enter your number, receive a one-time code via SMS, and you’re in — ready to scan in seconds. Scan Tickets with Confidence Use your phone’s camera to scan QR code tickets at the gate. Get instant valid/invalid feedback so your team keeps lines moving and fraud stays out. Manage Your Whole Team Add staff directly from the app. Assign team members as Scanners (front-line gate staff) or Supervisors (team leads with broader visibility). Assign each person to specific gates so everyone knows exactly where they need to be. Real-Time Analytics Watch your event come to life with live check-in data. Track total check-ins, monitor how many gates are active, and follow hourly attendance patterns on a live chart — so you always know what’s happening on the ground. Multi-Gate Support Running multiple entry points? No problem. Configure and manage multiple gates, assign staff accordingly, and monitor each entry point independently from one unified dashboard. Secure & Reliable Built on the Collard infrastructure — secured, stable, and designed for the pace of live events. Your ticketing data stays protected, and your team stays connected. Who is Collard+ for? Collard+ is for event organizers, venues, promoters, and production teams who use Collard to sell and manage tickets. Staff invited by an organizer can download the app and get access to their assigned events instantly. To use Collard+, you must be added to an event by an organizer on the Collard platform.

Screenshots

Alf.io Scan4 screens
Collard+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Collard+ at every 2 months against Alf.io Scan's every 5 months. Alf.io Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alf.io Scan ships an update every 5 months, Collard+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Alf.io Scan versus Collard+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlf.io ScanCollard+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSwicket SaglCollard Inc

In-app purchases

None

Alf.io Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Collard+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alf.io Scan free?
Alf.io Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collard+ free?
Collard+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alf.io Scan or Collard+ have ads?
Neither Alf.io Scan nor Collard+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alf.io Scan or Collard+?
Alf.io Scan ships an update every 5 months, and Collard+ every 2 months. Most recently, Alf.io Scan was updated on September 20, 2026 and Collard+ on September 23, 2026.

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