SGS vs HotWay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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
HotWay
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, HotWay every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SGS | HotWay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months ā better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 15.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Salty Slopes LLC | Esteriol |
In-app purchases
SGS
No in-app purchases
HotWay
No in-app purchases









