Event Scan vs HydroVac Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Event Scan
Facilitates efficient lead capture and attendee management for event organizers and exhibitors. Scan badges, add notes, and track session entries to streamline event operations and gather valuable business insights.
- Scan attendee badges
- Add notes and custom questions
- Record business leads
- Scan attendees into sessions
- Validate attendee entry
- Grant session access
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Exhibitors and event organisers can use Event Scan to scan badges of event attendees, add notes and customised questions to record business leads that you meet at the event. Event organisers can also use the app to scan attendees into sessions, validating the attendee, granting permission for and recording the entry to the event session. This app can be used by any exhibitors with a licence, at events where Event Connections are providing the attendee badging.
HydroVac Finder
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HydroVac Finder helps you find and connect with hydro excavation (hydro vac) service providers in your area. Whether you need hydro vac work for utilities, construction, or municipal projects, the app makes it easy to discover local companies, view their details and availability, and submit booking requests—without creating an account. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse the directory by state or region • View company profiles, contact info, and service details • See which providers have crew available • Book a truck: choose date, time, site address, and submit your request • Read useful articles and tips in the blog section • List your own business to reach more customers Simple, fast, and no sign-up required. Download HydroVac Finder and get connected with the right hydro excavation professionals today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HydroVac Finder at every 5 weeks against Event Scan's every 6 months. Event Scan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Event Scan ships an update every 6 months, HydroVac Finder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Event Scan | HydroVac Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Event Connections Ltd | ANDREW JAMES TAGHON |
In-app purchases
Event Scan
No in-app purchases
HydroVac Finder
No in-app purchases
