Comparison

RaceDay CheckIn vs Zeffy

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

Head to head
About

RaceDay CheckIn

Streamline participant check-in for races and events with this application. It offers offline functionality, fast searching, and dynamic bib assignment. Quickly update participant information, scan barcodes, and print labels for a smooth event day experience.

Highlights
  • Offline Mode
  • Auto-Sync
  • Fast Participant Searching
  • Dynamic Bib Assignment
  • Participant Information Updates
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Label Printer Support
  • Waiver Check-in
Features
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The RunSignUp RaceDay CheckIn application has the following key features: - Offline Mode - RaceDay CheckIn will continue to function even with a spotty on-site Internet connection. - Auto-Sync - The app will automatically sync in the background, allowing you to focus on packet pickup. - Fast Searching - Once synced, all data is local so you can search for participants quickly by name, bib number, group name, or corporate team name. - Dynamic Bib Assignment - Simply type in the bib numbers as you hand them to participants on race day. - Participant Information Updates - Quickly change info about a Participant while checking them in, like their Giveaway selection, name, Custom Question response and more! - Quick CheckIn - Simply scan registration barcodes with device camera for a streamlined check in experience. - Audio & Haptic Feedback - Rest assured that you are properly checking in Participants with this feature. - Label Printer Support - Customize label layouts and quickly print information labels when checking in Participants. - Waiver CheckIn - Enables you to ensure all participants checking in have signed their waivers. - Related Registrations – Allows you to find all the people who registered in the same transaction, are on the same Group/Team, or are all a part of the same Fundraising Team. - Fundraiser Details - Show progress of Fundraisers towards their goal and your Fundraising minimums. - CheckIn Presets - You can create multiple presets, and set them on a per-event basis to allow you to customize the checkin experience for each of your events. - Cloud Preset Configurations - Easily save and upload a set of presets to the cloud for easy access from other devices.

About

Zeffy

Transform your phone into a payment terminal for your nonprofit. Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for donations and ticket sales without any extra hardware. Enjoy zero transaction fees, ensuring 100% of funds go directly to your cause.

Highlights
  • Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • Sell event tickets in person
  • Collect donations in person
  • Zero transaction fees
  • Track all payments
  • Connect to Zeffy campaigns
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your phone into a powerful payment terminal. Accept donations, sell tickets and track all payments instantly — no extra hardware needed! With the Zeffy app, your nonprofit can: • Accept all major credit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay using only your phone! • Sell event tickets or collect donations in person with just a tap • Enjoy zero transaction fees — 100% of every dollar goes to your cause • Seamlessly connect to your Zeffy campaigns for quick setup • Track all payments made to your cause Simply choose your event from your Zeffy account, select the ticket type or donation amount, and let supporters tap their card or phone. Fast, secure, and fee-free — so you can focus on what really matters: your mission.

Screenshots

RaceDay CheckIn4 screens
Zeffy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RaceDay CheckIn at 80% against Zeffy's 31%. RaceDay CheckIn also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9). Zeffy's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

RaceDay CheckIn holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of RaceDay CheckIn's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zeffy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceDay CheckIn ships an update every 3 weeks, Zeffy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
RaceDay CheckIn versus Zeffy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceDay CheckInZeffy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better2.9 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better30.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2650 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunSignupZeffy

Customer experience

RaceDay CheckIn

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Zeffy

All ratings49 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative65.3%

In-app purchases

None

RaceDay CheckIn

No in-app purchases

None

Zeffy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaceDay CheckIn free?
RaceDay CheckIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zeffy free?
Zeffy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RaceDay CheckIn or Zeffy?
RaceDay CheckIn is rated higher. RaceDay CheckIn averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Zeffy averages 2.9 from 50 ratings.
Do RaceDay CheckIn or Zeffy have ads?
Neither RaceDay CheckIn nor Zeffy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceDay CheckIn or Zeffy?
RaceDay CheckIn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zeffy every 10 days. Most recently, RaceDay CheckIn was updated on November 2, 2026 and Zeffy on November 3, 2026.

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