Ticket Validator vs SGS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ticket Validator
This app enables event coordinators to quickly validate tickets by scanning QR codes or entering serial numbers. It checks ticket authenticity, marking them as valid, invalid, or duplicate for efficient event entry.
- Scan QR codes on tickets
- Validate ticket authenticity
- Check for valid, invalid, or duplicate tickets
- Timed access for validation
- Manual serial code entry
- Quick entry authorization
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Ticket Validator allows event coordinators to validate tickets created using the Ticket Generator web application. Each generated ticket is equipped with a secure single-use QR Code. A QR Code is a 2D barcode that can be identified and decoded using a smartphone application. Using the Ticket Validator mobile app, event administrators and coordinators can scan the QR Code on the ticket and validate its authenticity i.e. check if the ticket is valid, invalid, or duplicate. Event administrators and coordinators will have timed access to validate tickets. Using the mobile app's quick QR Code scanning feature, event guests can be authorised quickly at the point of entry. If the administrator/coordinators are unable to scan the QR Code, it is also possible to validate tickets by entering the serial codes printed on the tickets. Please note that this mobile application is not for general use. This application is valid only for administrators of the Ticket Generator web application and invited event coordinators. To use this app, get started by creating tickets at Ticket Generator web application for your event or request an existing Ticket Generator administrator to send an event coordinator invite.
SGS
This app streamlines event check-ins by instantly validating tickets via barcode or QR code scanning. It provides real-time attendance tracking, offers constituent search for lost tickets, and logs scan history. The tool enhances organizational efficiency and data accuracy for admissions.
- Real-time ticket validation
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Accurate attendance tracking
- Constituent search for lost tickets
- Scan history with attendance marking
- Usage statistics and activity logs
- Support for multiple barcode formats
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Enhance your guest check-in experience with the easy-to-use mobile app for barcode scanning by Social Good Software. Instantly validate tickets, ensuring accurate attendance tracking. Scan any QR code or barcode to get real-time validation from Altru, perfect for tickets sold today and event tickets. The app provides both audio and visual feedback, giving you confidence in the accuracy of your data, saving you time and effort. Real-Time ticket validation - Accurate ticket scanning in less than one second - Directly validate tickets and mark attendance from the scanner - View sales order details and membership information for each ticket - Immediate ticket scanning post-purchase - Pre-registered event attendee scanning - Bulk ticket scanning Constituent search - Lookup functionality to quickly find sales orders for lost tickets - Search by name, phone number, email address or order number View history - Quickly view today's history of all scanned barcodes - View recent scans, allows for “un-scanning” or marking as “not attended” Usage stats - Track guest attendance real-time with sub-one-second Altru update times - Know exactly how many guests check in each day - Review usage stats of valid and invalid scans to understand visitor metrics - View activity logs for accurate data representation Comprehensive support - Supports all common barcode format - Code 29, Code 39, and QR Codes - Generate barcodes for sales orders without them Extensive features - Versatile scanning on various surfaces and devices - Enforcement of Altru ticket scanning rules on a per-scanner basis - Ticket acceptance within designated timeframes - Customizable display options for scanner name and colors - Vibrational and auditory feedback for scan validation - Support for scanning one ticket at a time - Barcode login capability Enhance your organization’s efficiency and accuracy during guest check-ins and track attendance in real-time with the Social Good Software mobile app. Download now and transform how you manage events and admissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SGS at 5.0 against Ticket Validator's 3.7. Ticket Validator's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
SGS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Ticket Validator ships an update monthly, SGS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ticket Validator | SGS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Scanova | Salty Slopes LLC |
Customer experience
Ticket Validator
SGS
In-app purchases
Ticket Validator
No in-app purchases
SGS
No in-app purchases
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