Pharmanex Scanner v3 vs Boulevard Duo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pharmanex Scanner v3
This app connects to a specialized scanner to perform skin carotenoid scans. It provides tools for tracking scan results, demographic data, and lifestyle correlations for both operators and individuals being scanned.
- Bluetooth connectivity to S3 Scanner
- Skin carotenoid scan performance
- Track skin carotenoid score (SCS)
- Demographic information tracking
- Lifestyle/factor correlation data
- Scan records management
- Support links
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The S3 Scanner App is a necessary tool for all Pharmanex Biophotonic S3 Scanner operators around the world. The app allows operators to connect via Bluetooth to their S3 devices to perform a skin carotenoid scan of an individual’s hand. The app also includes many tools and information useful for both operators and scanees. This includes tools for tracking one’s skin carotenoid score (SCS), demographic information, lifestyle/factor correlation data, scan records, and support links.
Boulevard Duo
Streamline client interactions with a smart card reader integration. Check in clients, manage walk-ins, collect digital forms, and process contactless payments and gratuity.
- Client check-in
- Walk-in management
- Digital form collection
- Contactless payments
- Gratuity acceptance
- Smart card reader integration
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Do more with Duo. This app pairs with your Boulevard Duo smart card reader and Boulevard dashboard to provide the best possible client experience—before and after their appointment. CHECK IN CLIENTS Use the Boulevard Duo app to welcome and check in clients, collect necessary appointment information, and let your staff know they’ve arrived. ENABLE WALK-INS Front desk busy? Now you can quickly and easily accept walk-ins and gather their personal information without lifting a finger. COLLECT DIGITAL FORMS No more paper clipboards. Create custom digital forms and use your iPad to gather all the information your staff needs to perform their best. Keep all their information on file for future appointments. ACCEPT PAYMENTS & GRATUITY Offer your clients flexible, contactless payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Securely process payments with EMV technology. And discreetly accept gratuity right within the Boulevard Duo app. This app requires a Boulevard account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pharmanex Scanner v3 at 4.8 against Boulevard Duo's 2.0. Pharmanex Scanner v3 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Boulevard Duo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pharmanex Scanner v3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boulevard Duo has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pharmanex Scanner v3 ships an update every 2 months, Boulevard Duo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pharmanex Scanner v3 | Boulevard Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 2.0 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nu Skin Enterprises | Boulevard Labs Inc. |
Customer experience
Pharmanex Scanner v3
Boulevard Duo
In-app purchases
Pharmanex Scanner v3
No in-app purchases
Boulevard Duo
No in-app purchases
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