Comparison

SGS vs HotWay

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

Head to head
About

SGS

Features
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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

About

HotWay

Features
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HotWay is an access control and ticket validation app that turns your smartphone into a powerful ticket scanner. Use your iPhone to scan and validate tickets without purchasing or renting dedicated scanning equipment. Add tickets in the way that works best for you: • Create events and tickets directly in HotWay • Import existing tickets from a CSV file • Connect your system via API for automated ticket transfer and management If you already have your own ticketing or sales system, there is no need to replace it. HotWay can be used independently for ticket validation and access control at the entrance. The app is suitable for concerts, festivals, sports events, conferences, exhibitions, museums, theme parks, private events, and other venues where reliable visitor access control is required. Key features: • Fast QR code and barcode scanning • Create tickets directly in HotWay • Import existing tickets from CSV • Integration with external systems via API • Multiple scanning devices can work simultaneously • Protection against duplicate ticket use • Access control across different entrances and zones • Real-time validation results • Event and access management through the online portal HotWay lets you organize access control regardless of how you create or sell your tickets. Create them in HotWay or use tickets from your existing system. Tickets from any source. Access control with HotWay.

Screenshots

SGS4 screens
HotWay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SGS at every 2 months against HotWay's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SGS ships an update every 2 months, HotWay every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SGS versus HotWay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSGSHotWay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSalty Slopes LLCEsteriol

In-app purchases

None

SGS

No in-app purchases

None

HotWay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SGS free?
SGS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotWay free?
HotWay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SGS or HotWay have ads?
Neither SGS nor HotWay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SGS or HotWay?
SGS ships an update every 2 months, and HotWay every 8 months. Most recently, SGS was updated on October 15, 2026 and HotWay on October 11, 2026.

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