SGS vs MSGP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SGS
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Scan any QR code or barcode to get a real-time validation from Altru. Great for tickets sold today, memberships, or any other field you select using Social Good Software. Common barcodes supported Scan all common barcode formats: QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, Code 39, and many more. View History Quickly view the history for today of all the barcodes scanned in and see if they are valid or invalid. Search For Constituents View data based on field types. If a guest forgot their ticket or membership card you can quickly find them using the search functionality. Zoom and Flashlight Activate the flashlight for reliable scans in dark environments and use double tap to focus the camera to read barcodes even from far distances. Usage Stats Quickly review the usage stats of valid and invalid scans. Great to review how many visitors visited your organization. Barcodes and two-dimensional codes supported: * QRCode * Code_128 * Code_93 * Code_39 * EAN_13 * EAN_8 * Aztec-Code * UPC-A * UPC-E * Data Matrix * PDF-417 * RSS_14 No more web pages to deal with or clunky hardware! One simple easy to use app to scan in barcodes, and validate them with Altru. *****NOTE***** You must have a valid Social Good Software account to be able to use the app. You can get started by creating your account using this link: https://socialgoodsoftware.com/demo
MSGP
Manage visitor access and schedule appointments seamlessly. Receive real-time notifications when guests arrive and easily send or reschedule invitations. Control entry by granting or blocking access.
- Schedule visitor visits
- Send visitor invitations
- Receive arrival notifications
- Reschedule visits
- Grant visitor access
- Block visitors
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MySmartGuardPlus platform will allow the user to schedule a visit and send an invitation to the visitors. When the visitor walks in, the user will be notified when they have received the invitation. The user can send an invitation by entering the basic details of the visitor. The visit can also be rescheduled in case of any scheduling changes or updates. Using the platform, they can give access to visitors and block them as well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MSGP at every 3 weeks against SGS's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SGS ships an update every 2 months, MSGP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SGS | MSGP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Salty Slopes LLC | ARMATURA LLC |
In-app purchases
SGS
No in-app purchases
MSGP
No in-app purchases









