InstaShare 2 vs Verkada Guest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InstaShare 2
Stream media and 4K videos wirelessly for presentations and collaboration. Mirror your device's screen to any display, enabling control of digital content from your PC, tablet, or smartphone.
- Wireless presentation
- Seamless media streaming
- 4K video support
- Screen mirroring
- Device control on display
- Cross-platform compatibility
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InstaShare 2 is the software designed for seamless wireless presentation and collaboration that allows smooth streaming of media files and 4K videos. Users can also watch and control all digital content on the display by mirroring the display screen on own devices including PCs, tablets, and smartphones.
Verkada Guest
Streamline visitor management with a branded check-in kiosk. Guests can easily check in via tablet or QR code, with options for document signing and photo capture. Automatically print badges and notify hosts upon arrival.
- Branded check-in experience
- Tablet or QR code check-in
- Contact-free check-in options
- Automatic badge printing
- Host notifications
- Integration with Verkada security systems
- AirPrint printer compatibility
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Welcome guests with Verkada's intuitive visitor management system that integrates seamlessly with video security and access control. This is your company’s customized check-in kiosk. Guests are greeted with your welcome message in a fully-branded experience that drives them into action. Guests can use the tablet or scan the QR code to check in on their own device, contact-free with a check-in experience tailored to their requirements. While some guest types may need to sign documents and capture a photo, others simply need to enter their name for a quick drop-off. After check-in, the guest’s badge prints automatically and their host is notified. Adding a printer has never been easier. It takes less than a minute to pair any AirPrint-enabled printer with Verkada Guest. Integrated into Command Platform, Guest works seamlessly with your existing Verkada Cameras and Access Control to give you the most comprehensive view of everyone’s activity. With Verkada Cameras, you can review footage of check-ins or keep an eye on your lobby. With Verkada Access Control, you can unlock doors for your guests. It all happens on your Verkada Guest dashboard.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Verkada Guest at every 3 weeks against InstaShare 2's every 4 months. InstaShare 2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for InstaShare 2 against 4.3 for Verkada Guest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.
InstaShare 2 ships an update every 4 months, Verkada Guest every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | InstaShare 2 | Verkada Guest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BenQ Corporation | Verkada Inc. |
Customer experience
InstaShare 2
Verkada Guest
In-app purchases
InstaShare 2
No in-app purchases
Verkada Guest
No in-app purchases
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