Admin By Request vs Snipe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Admin By Request
This app provides systems administrators with a solution for managing local administrative rights on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It allows users to view data and approve administrative access requests remotely.
- Local admin lock-down solution
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- View system data
- Approve admin access
- Remote management
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Admin By Request is a local admin lock-down solution to Windows, macOS and Linux for systems administrators. The Admin By Request app helps you view data and approve admin access
Snipe
This app provides mobile access to an open-source IT asset management system. It allows users to scan barcodes, add, edit, and check assets in or out, and view detailed asset information directly from their mobile device.
- Barcode scanning
- Add and edit assets
- Asset check-in/check-out
- View detailed asset information
- Support for multiple Snipe-IT environments
- Secure API authentication
- Dark mode support
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Snipe-Scan - Mobile Client for Snipe-IT Snipe-Scan is the essential mobile companion for Snipe-IT, the popular open-source IT asset management system. This powerful app streamlines your inventory workflow by putting asset management capabilities in the palm of your hand. Key Features: Professional barcode scanner with enhanced recognition Add assets. Edit your asset details. One-tap asset check-in ,check-out Detailed asset information at a glance Support for different Snipe-IT environments Search for Assets (when multiple same name assets are found you can pick the one you need) Dark mode support for comfortable use in any lighting condition Secure API authentication Whether you're conducting inventory audits, deploying equipment, or retrieving assets from users, Snipe Scan makes the process smooth and efficient. Simply scan an asset's barcode, and instantly view its details, status, and assignment information. Designed with IT professionals in mind, Snipe Scan focuses on stability, speed, and ease of use. The app securely stores your connection settings and provides a streamlined interface that lets you focus on your work, not learning complicated software. Requires a Snipe-IT server and API access token. Developed by Vi-Labs.eu Got any request or bug? Mail us snipe@vi-labs.eu FAQ and more info: https://vi-labs.eu/snipe-scan/index.html Privacy Policy: https://vi-labs.eu/snipe-scan/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Admin By Request at 40% against Snipe's 0%. Admin By Request also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Snipe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Admin By Request asks for nothing beyond the download.
Admin By Request ships an update every 6 weeks, Snipe monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Admin By Request | Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Admin By Request ApS | Nicolas Maton |
Customer experience
Admin By Request
Snipe
In-app purchases
Admin By Request
No in-app purchases
Snipe
- Snipe-Scan Yearly Sub$8.991 Year
- Snipe-Scan Full Access$8.99
Questions
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